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Key promises include 2,000 monthly assistance for women-headed families under the Kula Vilakku Scheme, free bus travel for men on city buses, and housing for the homeless through the Amma Illam Yojana.
The proposed facility at Khoraj, near Ahmedabad, will have an annual production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles and is expected to significantly expand the states automobile manufacturing ecosystem
As a freedom fighter and a fighter for the liberation of Hyderabad, he protested the atrocities of the Razakars and worked hard to keep Bidar district in Karnataka during the unification
US lawmakers say lentils, chickpeas, dried beans and peas are among the most commonly consumed pulse crops in India, but New Delhi has imposed substantial tariffs on American exports in these categories
The partnership aims to enhance the quality of educational and developmental services for children with intellectual disabilities through expert support, training, and continuous monitoring
A study tracking glucose levels and daily moods showed that individuals with better awareness of their bodys internal signals, known as interoception, experienced fewer mood swings.
The states energy transition strategy is rooted in responsible diversification, leveraging its existing energy infrastructure while accelerating investments in solar power and emerging clean technologies
The Kutch district is historically vulnerable, as seen in the devastating 7.6 magnitude quake of January 26, 2001, which claimed 13,800 lives and caused extensive destruction.
Enclosures along Kartavya Path to feature historic paintings and floral tributes to composer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, while traditional VVIP labels are replaced by names of Indian rivers.
The festival highlighted courage, skill, and cultural tradition central to Tamil Nadus Pongal celebrations.
The results mark his first major electoral success since returning as CM in 2024 and highlight his ability to deliver with minimal involvement from central leadership
The deal caps Chinese EV exports to Canada at 49,000 vehicles initially, rising to 70,000 over five years. China will reduce its canola seed tariff from 84% to 15%, easing access for Canadian farmers.
The GI recognition will protect the fabric against counterfeit products, ensure fair value for artisans, and provide both national and international recognition.
Several heavyweight leaders faced defeat, while some former mayors and new faces registered victories.
Leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal paid tribute, praising his contributions to industry, philanthropy, and Indian culture
Real estate revenue fell 30 per cent to 744.2 crore, even as new area sold rose 35 per cent to 1.37 million sq. ft.
Shetty highlighted the strong startup potential in the Mangaluru-Udupi region and called for structured government support to ensure balanced development.
In Mumbai, the BJP emerged as the single largest party
At TiECon Mangaluru 2026 on Friday, he announced that the MEA plans to host meetings in 10 cities and requested Mangaluru be included
At the India International Industrial Expo 2026, the Minister announced that nano-household industries will shift from the industrial electricity tariff to the domestic tariff bracket
The reassessment will involve scrutiny of VIs financial records over the last 11 years, including digital filings, audit reports, and other documentation, to determine the actual AGR liability.
Also want customs duty under single tariff rate
The SPREE initiative, which came into effect on July 1, 2025 provides a one-time window for employers and workers who were left out of the Employees State Insurance (ESI) framework
But exports to Australia were up 40% to $278 million and by 28% each to the UAE and Hong Kong
The ministry stated that since the launch of 5G, around 25 crores mobile users have started using the 5G services and 4.69 lakhs 5G BTSs have been installed across the country
Sahay joins Birla Opus from ITC, where he last served as Executive Vice President Sales, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in Sales and Marketing across entrepreneurial roles and multi-geography assignments in India.
Ahead of the World Economic Forum at Davos from January 19 to 23, Patil noted that the State has rapidly converted investment commitments into projects due to faster clearances and a fully digital single-window system
The verdict raises litigation, deal-structuring concerns for PE, VC investors
Tata Motors continues to lead the segment with 35% market share: SIAM
Demand for clarity on claiming credit under GST to bring down litigation and PLI to promote AI in different industries will be a game changer, say experts
The judgment will also have a far-reaching impact on foreign investment in India
December rebound offsets tariff impact as apparel exporters tap new markets
The platform integrates data from multiple departments and presents it through real-time analytics and actionable insights
The manufacturing sector led the investment conversion, with 3.22 lakh crore materialised against commitments of 5.66 lakh crore
Kashmir is the only region in India that produces willow suitable for making cricket bats and is home to around 400 to 450 bat manufacturing units clustered mainly in south Kashmirs Anantnag district
With a $10 billion investment, AM Greensproject will generate 8,000 jobs
Ward number 114 in suburban Bhandup records highest turnout at 64.53%, while ward number 227 in south Mumbais Colaba area reports lowest turnout at 20.88%
UN chief Antonio Guterres says world is brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability
Titles such as Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, The Legend of Zelda, The Nightingale, and Sam Mendes Beatles films will roll out gradually starting later this year, with worldwide availability expected by 2029.
At least 20 per cent of reservoirs have levels above 90%; deficient rainfall in most parts of the country since January 1
The estranged Thackeray cousinsUddhavs Shiv Sena (UBT) and Rajs MNShave joined forces to reclaim the city, while the BJP seeks to expand its footprint among migrants and business communities.
BMC, Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Live updates: As many as 1,700 candidates are contesting across 227 wards for control of the BMC, Asias richest civic body, whose Budget Estimates for 202526 stand at 74,427.41 crore, larger than the annual budgets of several Indian states. The BMCs current budget earmarks 43,162 crore, or 58% of total spending, as capital expenditure, largely for infrastructure and special projects. Roads, bridges, sewage networks, public health, education, security, and empl
BMC, Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Live updates: Counting of votes begins across Mumbai and 28 other civic bodies as parties await trends and final results. The big difference this year is united front of the Thackeray cousins - Raj and Uddhav. Will they be able to take on the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti's might? Exit polls have predicted a clean sweep for the BJP-Shiv-Sena Mahayuti. Vote counting in Maharashtras civic elections will begin at 10 am on Friday, with results expected to emerge g
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission agrees with NLC India that the Act constitutes a change of law, enabling the company to recover the costs fromcustomers
Lower revenue and high base effect impacted the bottomline in the quarter
Godrej Properties recorded a booking value of 34,171 crore in 2025, a 19 per cent year-on-year increase
The hybrid project includes 108 MWp of contracted solar capacity and 25 MW of installed wind capacity, with a power purchase agreement signed with MSEDCL in November 2024.
There was no immediate response from the British government
Authorities have deployed over 10,000 police personnel, established extensive sanitation infrastructure and created multiple parking zones to manage crowds.

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