India's goods exports to top countries record double-digit surge

India's diversified export basket driving overall growth

India's export basket has diversified over the last five years into high-value electronics, engineering goods and petroleum products, with the total value of the country's exports surging by close to 40 per cent -- from $314 billion in 2019-20 to $437 billion in the financial year ended on March 31, 2024. 18 days ago
Logo of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) painted on a wall outside its office in Kolkata

BSNL deploys 50,000 4G sites in India's remote regions; Strengthens network

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom operator, has successfully installed over 50,000 indigenous 4G sites across the nation. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Communications, marking a pivotal moment in the country's journey towards enhanced digital infrastructure. 22 days ago
Kejriwal urges people to light diyas, avoid firecrackers on Diwali

Kejriwal urges people to light diyas, avoid firecrackers on Diwali

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called upon residents of the national Capital to avoid bursting firecrackers during Diwali, pointing to the severe air pollution it causes in the city. Instead, he encouraged people to light diyas as a safer, more environment-friendly way to celebrate the festival of lights. 23 days ago
AAP labels Ayushman Bharat 'scam', claims Delhi govt model is superior

Delhi govt health care model is superior to Ayushman Bharat: AAP

AAP's Chief National Spokesperson, Priyanka Kakkar, on Wednesday criticised the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme, calling it marred by "scams" and claiming that the Delhi government's health care model is superior to the Union government's scheme. 23 days ago
PM Modi to launch Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS in New Delhi on Oct 29

PM Modi launches health projects worth Rs 12,850 crore on Ayurveda Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple projects related to the health sector worth around Rs 12,850 crore at All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in the national capital as part of the celebration of Dhanvantari Jayanti and 9th Ayurveda Day. 24 days ago
Centre issues alert against illegal payment gateways created via mule bank accounts

Government Warns Against Illegal Payment Gateways

The Indian government has issued a stern warning against the creation and use of illegal payment gateways. These gateways, set up using mule bank accounts, are the handiwork of transnational organized cybercriminals and are being used to facilitate money laundering services. 24 days ago
PM Modi to launch Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS in New Delhi on Oct 29

PM Modi Ignites Healthcare Revolution with Massive Investment

PM Narendra Modi is set to launch health projects worth Rs 12,850 crore, marking a milestone in India's healthcare sector.The key project includes Phase II of India's First All India Institute of Ayurveda, aligning with the government's vision of promoting traditional Indian medicine. 25 days ago