Russian investors keen on Ladakh solar power project: Invest India

Vladivostok (Russia) (IANS) Exploring business opportunities in India, Russian investors have shown interest in the solar power programme in Ladakh, which was recently made a Union Territory and has huge potential in this sector.

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Govt to honour Lata Mangeshkar with 'Daughter of the Nation' title

Mumbai (IANS) The Narendra Modi government has plans to honour legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar with the ‘Daughter Of The Nation title when she turns 90 on September 28.

Mangeshkar will be conferred the title as a tribute to…

India inks two defence MoUs with South Korea

New Delhi (IANS) India and South Korea signed two MoUs pertaining to defence co-operation during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the East Asian nation.

The MoUs are aimed at furthering defence educational exchanges and extension…

Centre to infuse Rs 12,000 cr in state general insurance firms

New Delhi (IANS) Following the recapitalisation of public sector banks (PSBs), now public sector insurance companies -- National Insurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance -- are going to be infused with funds worth Rs 12,000 crore to…

Special prayers in TN for Vikram's successful moon landing

Chennai (IANS) Seeking the divine blessings of the Moon God Chandran for the successful landing of India's moon lander Vikram, special prayers will be held at the Chandranaar Temple in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district, an official said.

Congress delegation fails to meet Chidambaram at Tihar

New Delhi (IANS) A day after a Delhi court sent former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram to judicial custody till September 19, a delegation of the party leaders went to meet him at Tihar jail but were not allowed…

Yasin Malik to be tried in IAF men killing, Rubaiya cases

Jammu (IANS) The decks are clear for the trial of jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik in a special TADA court here from next week in the nearly two 30-year-old cases involving the killing of four IAF personnel and kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, the…

Relief measures for exporters on the anvil

New Delhi (IANS) In a bid to prop up exports, a key engine of economic growth, the government may offer a slew of sector-specific incentives.

Among the proposals being considered are raising export credit, extending tax benefits and cutting…

PM's ambitious water project to cost Rs 7.88 lakh cr

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise to provide tap water to each household in the country may cost a whopping Rs 7.88 lakh crore.

The estimate is based on project reports submitted by the states to the Jal…

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail, may face jail

New Delhi (IANS) In a jolt to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to grant anticipatory bail to the former Union Minister in an Enforcement Directorate case involving the INX Media scam.