News: To tackle the monsoon deficiency the government of India is planning to  implement certain steps which would be a help to the farmers. Based on review of actual rainfall status and if situation warrants, the ministry would approach the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for approval for the ...

News: AndhraPradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu gave a call for Nava Nirmana Deeksha aimed at eliminating poverty through collective efforts. Description: Rs.3,000 would be credited into the account of each member of DWCRA self-help groups on June 2 as part the government’s decision to provide debt relief to the tune ...

News India is getting permissions from Bangladesh to use Chittagong and Mongla seaports during Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit on June 6-7. The matter of giving permission of use of two ports was discussed in all the inter-ministerial meetings held so far on Modi’s visit. An inter-ministerial meeting will be held ...

News: To act against black money menace, Switzerland will put in place stricter due diligence norms for banks to prevent inflow of illicit assets into the country. Description: Banks would have to terminate their relationship with existing clients in case they are unable to provide the required tax compliance proof ...

News: India’s 13th major port will come up at Dahanu, on fully reclaimed land and the project envisaging an investment of upto Rs 6,000 crore is likely to be completed over in net three years. Key Features: The port would be located 4.5 nautical miles off the Dahanu coast in northern ...

News: Australia has lined up investments worth USD 10 billion for India as it is looking for greater co-operation with the country. Description: Australian High Commissioner to India Patrick Suckling  has said that one of the key elements of Indian foreign policy is ensuring its energy security and Australia can ...

Nearly 10 crore of the Indian citizens have been enrolled under the recently launched 3 social security schemes.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has showed immense happiness towards this achievement and has mentioned “Enthusiasm of people towards social security schemes and efforts of banks have been very gladdening. They made this record ...

Modi reforms helping propel India’s economy as other emerging markets downshift- IMF Facts India’s economic growth will power past China’s for the first time since 1999 this year, according to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook released Tuesday. India’s growth will climb to 7.5 percent, its fastest pace in five years, ...

News: Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) has notified and earmarked land for a women-only industrial park adjoining its new estate in Sanand, near Ahmedabad. 200 plots of 500 square metres each and 2,000 square metres plots will be offered to women entrepreneurs in phase one. A proposal to give entrepreneurs ...

News: 5000 women from 500 Mahila Samitis are formed to keep an eye on anti-social activities and working of cops. Assistant commissioner of police (women cell), Kanan Desai said that police station and ward wise formed Mahila Samitis will communicate with the local police about any information regarding crime. The ...