New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) Seeking to provide all-weather roads to 25,000 unconnected habitations across the country, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the proposal to implement Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – IV with an estimated cost of Rs 70,125 crore. The scheme would be implemented during 2024-25…
Dubai, Sept 11 (UNI) With just over 20 days remaining until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the ICC has unveiled affordable match tickets starting at only five dirhams, with free entry for those under 18. This initiative aims to create a lasting legacy for the tournament being hosted in the UAE. To mark…
Jammu, Sep 11 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir BJP Working President, Sat Sharma, on Wednesday felicitated Yudhvir Singh Charak, who has been selected by the BCCI for the upcoming two test match series against Bangladesh. The felicitation function was held here in which Spokespersons Arun Gupta (Media Center In-charge), Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Rakesh…
Mumbai, Sep 11 (UNI) Snapping a gaining streak of last two sessions, the BSE Sensex on Wednesday dropped 398.13 pts to settle at 81,523.16 on weak Asian Market. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) slipped 122.65 pts at 24,918.45. The equity market remained volatile during the session, as the Sensex opened at 81,928.12, up 7 pts….
Nairobi, Sep 11 (UNI) Kenyan aviation workers have paralyzed flight operations at the country’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, over the planned leasing of the airport to Indian company Adani Group. The strike by the Kenya Airports Authority workers started on Tuesday night and has delayed several flights. Long…
New Delhi, Sep11 (UNI) A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed the bail application of Neelam Ranolia, one of the accused in the Parliament security breach last December. Additional Sessions Judge Hardeeep Kaur after hearing argument on behalf of prosecution and the defence dismissed the bail application, saying ” ..there are sufficient reasonable grounds for believing…
New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said with abundant natural resources and a robust infrastructure, India is set to become a key player in the green hydrogen sector. Speaking at the Inaugural session of International Conference on Green Hydrogen here, Puri said,”India is uniquely…
New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday has approved the proposal of Ministry of Heavy Industries for implementation of scheme – ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme’ for promotion of electric mobility in the country, entailing an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over a period of 2…
New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power for modification of the scheme of budgetary support for the cost of Enabling Infrastructure for Hydro Electric Projects (HEP) with a total outlay of Rs 12,461 crore. The scheme would be implemented from FY 2024-25 to FY…
New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the health coverage to all the senior citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of income under the flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), a move that would benefit about 4.5 crore families with 6 crore senior citizens. The…
