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From affordable rental housing to free food for migrants: Key takeaways from Nirmala Sitharaman's press meet

The second tranche of measures focus on migrant workers, street vendors, small traders, the self-employed and small farmers, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman.

May 14, 2020

From Rs 20 lakh crore economic stimulus to Lockdown 4.0: Key highlights from PM Modi's speech

In his fifth address to the nation in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic relief package in order to boost the dwindling economy.

May 12, 2020

Modi speech Live Updates: Lockdown 4.0 will be different from 1, 2 and 3, announced Prime Minister

Today's speech will be PM Modi's fifth special address to the nation in the last two months.

May 12, 2020

In U-turn, Punjab govt says 'will not hike minimum wages for private sector workers'

Joining voices from other states against the controversial labour reforms and economic challenges posed in the wake of the pandemic, the Punjab govt announced the withdrawal in the hike of minimum wages for private-sector workers.

May 11, 2020

Karnataka farmer's cry for help falls on right ears: Activist plays crucial role

A Karnataka farmer had posted a video about 100 tonnes of cabbage ready to be harvested and needed buyers. An activist and agri-tech entrepreneur came to immediate rescue of the farmer in dire need.

May 10, 2020

School children eating millet during a pilot feeding trial (before COVID-19)

ICRISAT releases its pan-India survey of millet entrepreneurs on lockdown challenges

Responses from SMEs in 11 cities having business operations in 24 states and Union Territories were collected for the purpose of the survey.

May 7, 2020

Karnataka coronavirus news: 20 new Covid-19 cases, today's updates from your state

Most of the newly infected persons contracted the contagion from a patient already under treatment for Covid-19.

May 7, 2020

How Hizbul chief Riyaz Naikoo was killed in an encouter in Kashmir

These cordon and search operations led to encounters as the hiding terrorists fired upon the operation parties.

May 6, 2020

Yediyurappa announces Rs 1,600 cr lockdown relief: Rs 25,000 for flower sellers, Rs 5,000 for barbers

The relief package includes compensations for the worst-hit farmers, MSMEs, handloom weavers, flower growers, washermen, barbers, auto and taxi drivers among others.

May 6, 2020

After Facebook, Silver Lake to invest Rs 5,655 crore in Reliance Jio Platforms

Facebook last month poured in Rs 43,574 crore for a 9.99 per cent stake in India's oil-retail-telecom conglomerate-led Jio Platforms -- the largest investment for a minority stake by a tech giant.

May 4, 2020

PM Modi holds crucial meeting to discuss ways to improve agricultural sector

Developing e-NAM into a platform of platforms to enable e-commerce was one of the important topics of discussion.

May 2, 2020

Hailstones, the size of tennis balls, wreck havoc in Chhattisgarh [PICS]

Several houses have been destroyed by the hailstorm in Chhattisgarh's Pendra-Marwahi district and people had to take refuge in the government school buildings.

Apr 30, 2020

Massive Secretary level reshuffle in Indian bureaucracy, some expected moves | Full list

Other major appointments include Delhi Development Authority (DDA) vice-chairman Tarun Kumar, Border Management secretary Nagendra Nath Sinha. DoPT special secretary Pradip Kumar Tripathi, special secretary at the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Leena Tondon and Bidyut Bihari Swain.

Apr 26, 2020

Deadly locust invasion to starve millions worldwide; COVID-19 not only worry

Locust swarms if not dealt with in time will pose a greater threat to humanity than the coronavirus pandemic and we have only a few weeks left for dealing with the locusts

Apr 25, 2020

Facebook-Reliance Jio deal a 'game changer' for tech sector: What does this mean for India Inc?

Facebook has entered into a partnership with Reliance Jio to acquire a 9.99 percent minority stake for an investment of Rs 43,574 crore. What does this deal mean for India Inc.? Are we on the anvil of a bigger digital transformation?

Apr 22, 2020

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