German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday hailed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations with India - a key strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific - emphasising that his government wants to continue the success story, especially after the adoption of a key policy document 'Focus on India' by his Cabinet, last week.
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Loan limit under PM Mudra Yojana raised to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh
The limit of Mudra loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has been enhanced from the current Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh in keeping with the announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2024-25, a statement said on Friday.
Time is ripe to join India's growth story: PM Modi tells German biz delegation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said this is the right time to join India's growth story, as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met the Prime Minister in the national capital with a business delegation.
Soldier injured in J&K terrorist attack succumbs, toll mounts to 5
One soldier injured in a terrorist attack on an Army vehicle on Thursday in Botapathri area of J&K’s Gulmarg succumbed to his injuries in the hospital on Friday, taking the toll in the terrorist attack to five.
Impact of cyclone ‘Dana’ on Jharkhand: Heavy rains, schools closed in Kolhan division
Cyclone Dana has significantly impacted Jharkhand after it hit the coast of Odisha on Thursday midnight. Heavy rains have lashed various regions in Jharkhand, especially in the Kolhan division, which has seen consistent downpours since Thursday evening.
Cyclone Dana: Flight, train services resume in West Bengal
Flight services at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata resumed on Friday morning an hour before the end of the scheduled 15-hour closure period.
Cyclone Dana: CM Majhi says Odisha successfully achieved Zero Casualty target
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said that the state has achieved ‘Zero Casualty’ by successfully tackling the impact of severe cyclonic storm Dana that hit Odisha coast on Thursday midnight.
Undeterred by father’s killing, Zeeshan readies for tough challenge from Shiv Sena
Even though he has yet to fully recover from his father Baba Siddique’s death, Zeeshan Siddique, who was visibly emotional on Friday, chose to start a new innings by joining the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, reiterating that the “fight is far from over.”
Maha polls: Wary Congress leans on veterans, incumbents in first list of 48
Adopting the safe path, the Maharashtra Congress has chosen to rely mostly on political veterans, incumbents, plus a few defectors, in the first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming state Assembly elections, officials said here on Friday.
German Chancellor Scholz, PM Modi meet ahead of 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at the PM's official residence, Lok Kalyan Marg, ahead of their participation in the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024).
Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan, Nawab Malik's daughter Sana figure in NCP's 2nd list of 7 nominees
The NCP on Friday released its second list of seven more candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly elections fielding former minister Nawab Malik's daughter Sana Malik and former minister Baba Siddique's son and former Congress legislator Zeeshan Siddique.
India saved pilferages worth $40 bn in last 8 years with DBT schemes: FM Sitharaman
India saved pilferages worth $40 billion in the last eight years with the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes of the government, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Violence, terrorism unacceptable in civilised society: Priyanka offers condolences over J&K attack
In a major terrorist attack, two soldiers and two civilian porters were killed and three other soldiers were injured when an Army vehicle came under fire in J&K's Baramulla district on Thursday, officials said.
Impact of cyclone Dana felt in Bihar, 34 districts to be affected
As cyclonic storm Dana made landfall in Odisha, it is showing its impact in the neighbouring states of Bihar and Jharkhand, where Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain and strong winds.
Tension in Bhilwara after Councillor's husband stabbed for bursting crackers
Tension erupted in Bhilwara city of Rajasthan after some miscreants stabbed a Councillor's husband for bursting crackers in front of his shop.
Flight operations resume in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar after cyclone Dana makes landfall
Flight operations at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, resumed on Friday morning after being suspended as a precautionary measures due to cyclonic storm Dana. Flight operations have also resumed at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
‘ITU-WTSA 2024’ establishes India as key player in telecommunications industry
Through the use of technology, India has taken a great leap forward not only in terms of bridging the digital divide but also ensuring gender inclusion, the government has stressed.
Pakistan religious leader writes letter to President Zardari, expresses concern at Zakir Naik's 'anti-Christian' remarks
Reverend Azad Marshall, President Bishop of the Synod, the Church of Pakistan, Reverend Azad Marshall, in a recent letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, expressed his concern regarding the remarks made by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik about the Christian community and their faith during his recent visit to the country as a state guest.
K'taka court convicts 98 persons with life imprisonment in atrocity case
In a historical judgment, a Karnataka court has convicted 98 persons to life imprisonment in an atrocity case reported in the Koppal district of the state. Judge C. Chandrashekar passed the judgment in the case.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in India to attend Intergovernmental Consultations
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in India on Thursday to attend the seventh Intergovernmental Consultations and the 18th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024).
Eight B’desh nationals held in Tripura for illegally entering India
Amidst the Border Security Forces (BSF) put on high alert since the turmoil in Bangladesh began, infiltration from the neighbouring country into Tripura remained unabated as eight more Bangladeshi nationals including two women were arrested in Tripura on Thursday for illegal entry into India.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed as next Chief Justice of India
Incumbent CJI D.Y. Chandrachud is due to retire on November 10 on attainment of the age of 65 years. He had recommended Justice Khanna as his successor earlier this month.
Mukhyamantri Susthyo Shoishab, Sustho Koishore Abhiyan 7.0 launched in Tripura
Addressing the launching event, the Chief Minister, who also holds the health portfolio said that the Tripura government aims to bring 11.36 lakh children under the ambitious Mukhyamantri Susthyo Shoishab, Sustho Koishore Abhiyan.
Two soldiers, two porters killed; 3 solders injured in terrorist attack in J&K's Baramulla
In a major terrorist attack, two soldiers and civilian porters were killed and three other soldiers injured when an army vehicle came under fire in J&K's Baramulla district on Thursday, officials said.
Adani Wilmar posts highest-ever half yearly net profit at Rs 624 crore
In Q2 FY25, the Adani Group company clocked Rs 326 crore in standalone profit (PAT), up from Rs 324 crore in Q1 FY25. In the quarter, the company saw an 18 per cent surge in revenue at Rs 14,460 crore (year-on-year).