New Delhi Oct 22 (UNI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today highlighted the surge in Diwali sales as driven by GST rate cuts and strong demand for ‘swadeshi’ products saying Diwali sales this year touched a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore. The Finance Minister cited the statement of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) which…
New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) World over, Indian hockey, for a considerable period of time has been looked at as the benchmark simply because of the roll of honour. With a tally of 8 Gold Medals, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals, totalling 13 medals at the Olympic Games, India has well and truly set…
Moscow, Oct 22 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the upcoming G-20 session in South Africa in November this year, announced Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, reports state media. The bloc – which comprises 20 of the world’s largest economic powers – makes up 85% of the world’s total GDP, 75% of international…
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Police has launched a comprehensive, state-wide operation against illegal gambling and betting networks, aiming to ensure a safe and disciplined social environment during the Diwali festivities. This aggressive campaign has resulted in the arrest of hundreds of suspects and the seizure of cash and property worth crores. High-Value Seizures across Multiple…
New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) Following Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Annakut were celebrated fervently across India, leading to a surge in sales of puja items, sweets and ritual goods. The festive momentum continues with upcoming celebrations for Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Tulsi Vivah, which are keeping markets vibrant and witnessing increased demand for festival-specific…
New Delhi Oct 22 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has levelled serious allegations against the union government, claiming it manipulated air quality data of Delhi’s Diwali night to hide the true severity of pollution. AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj, addressing a press conference, stated that multiple pollution monitoring stations operated by various central…
Chennai, Oct 22 (UNI) The immediate cyclone threat over Tamil Nadu has receded after the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) in the Bay of Bengal weakened and moved northwest towards Andhra Pradesh. However, the state’s relief is tempered as the Red Alert and forecast for heavy rainfall remain for several districts. The Meteorological (MET) office confirmed that…
New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) To enhance the riding experience of commuters on National Highways, NHAI will deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSV) in 23 states covering 20,933 km for collection, processing and analysis of road inventory and pavement condition data of these stretches. The deployment of NSVs will enable NHAI to collect necessary data related…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jeetu Patwari has expressed deep anguish over the inhuman assault on a Dalit youth in Surpura village of Bhind district, calling it not only a brutal act against humanity but also clear evidence of the complete breakdown of law and order under the BJP government. Describing the…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jeetu Patwari, in an open letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has raised serious concerns over the state’s deteriorating financial health, citing that the Centre released only ₹8,027.12 crore out of the allocated ₹44,355.95 crore for various schemes during the first half of the current financial year…
