Centre calls media reports on hike in medicine prices ‘false & misleading’

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday said that media reports claiming a significant hike in medicine prices are “false, misleading and malicious”.

Some media reports have claimed that medicine prices…

Reach out to first-time voters: PM Modi tells booth heads

Lucknow (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, asked booth heads to reach out to first-time voters and tell them about the corruption and lack of development during the previous governments.

“Those who are first-time voters today…

World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.5 pc for 2023-24

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian economy is projected to grow at 7.5 per cent in 2024, the World Bank has said, revising its earlier projections for the same period by 1.2 per cent.

The World Bank has raised India's economic growth forecast…

Adani Green Energy becomes India's 1st to surpass 10,000 MW renewable energy

Ahmedabad (IANS) In a first for the country, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday said it has surpassed 10,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio, delivering reliable, affordable and clean power to the national grid.

AGEL’s 10,934…

AAP plans to move court for designating small area in Tihar Jail as office for Delhi CM: Sources

New Delhi (IANS) The AAP wants a small area in Tihar Central Jail to be segregated for Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal’s use as an office, and the party intends to approach court for seeking this facility for its leader.

The AAP wants…

SC grants bail to AAP leader Sanjay Singh in Delhi excise policy case

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.

A three-judge bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Dipankar Datta and P.B. Varale…

Surge in GST collections across states paves way for stable growth ahead

New Delhi (IANS) The surge in GST collections which have crossed the Rs 2 lakh crore mark for 2023-24 reflects the strength of the Indian economy across sectors and regions of the country and augurs well for keeping the fiscal deficit in check going…

PM Modi hails India’s coal production crossing 1 billion tonnes for first time

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India crossing 1 billion tonnes in coal and lignite production during 2023-24, “marks a historic milestone for the country, reflecting our commitment to ensuring a vibrant coal sector.”

Hailing…

Ayodhya admin appeals to people to visit temple town after Ram Navami

Ayodhya (IANS) The Ayodhya district administration has urged people who plan to visit here on Ram Navami, to celebrate the festival at their homes instead and come to the temple town later as it has limited capacity to cater to visitors, an official…

Israeli missile hits Iranian consulate building in Syrian capital

Damascus (IANS) An Israeli missile strike hit the consulate building in the compound of the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus, leveling the building to the ground and leaving an unknown number of casualties, according to a media report.