IRDAI has, so far, inspected six to seven insurance companies, covering both public sector and private players, with further checks planned in the coming months
Indian firms seek level-playing field, call for overhaul of Rs 500-crore turnover empanelment norm
Hours after taking oath as Delhi’s chief minister and before her first cabinet meeting, Rekha Gupta headed to a Yamuna ghat to perform an 'aarti' with her cabinet colleagues, sending a clear signal that rejuvenating the toxic river will be a top priority for the BJP. The party has come to power in the national capital after 27 years.
NSC chairman says government can do much better to improve timeliness of surveys
NITI Aayog has asked all the ministries to give their 100-day agenda for the next government, within a framework and under certain categories, including policy initiatives and implementation issues.
As time is running out for the trapped workers in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel, officials have initiated preparations to drill a vertical hole from the top of the hill under which the tunnel is located.
Jindal also said that Chinese stainless steel products have taken over around 30% of India's domestic market at 15-20% lower prices than local products.
Mayank Tiwari is the second person, after Kiran Patel of Ahmedabad, from Gujarat to have been arrested in recent months for claiming to be a PMO official.
This visit could mark a turning point in the relationship between India and Tesla, as the EV maker is yet to establish a notable presence in the country.
Kiran Bhai Patel from Gujarat has been arrested by police from a five-star hotel in Srinagar for posing as an ’additional secretary’ in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and enjoying security cover besides other hospitality.
Addressing a press conference here, Ramesh said the yatra is aimed at flagging increasing economic disparity, the RSS and the BJP allegedly spreading social polarisation for electoral advantage and the ”political dictatorship” prevailing in the country.
During the meeting, it was known that central government central agencies, experts assisting the state government have been asked to prepare short, medium and long term plans to tackle to crisis.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement that the projects encompass a wide array of sectors, including housing, road, agriculture, telecom, IT, tourism and hospitality. Modi will also participate in the golden jubilee celebration of the North Eastern Council and attend its meeting in Shillong, it said.
Asking for strict compliance, the Centre has said that adherence to the prescribed procedure 'aids careful examination of notes at all levels and rectification of inconsistencies contained in the proposal' before they are placed for consideration of the Cabinet.
Despite being one of the smallest components of the nation's civil service, officers of the Indian Trade Service are currently in the limelight. The Prime Minister's Office has pushed for more Free Trade Agreements to be completed in the next one year.
The issue has again caught the attention of the Prime Minister’s Office as the government expects the trade deficit to widen in the near term, and efforts are on to quickly address it, officials have told Moneycontrol.
Fuelled by rising commodity prices and a weakening rupee, India's trade deficit shot up to $190.7 billion in FY22. Fears of this continuing this year have led policymakers to plan steps to reduce imports and boost exports.
National Cybersecurity Coordinator Lt Gen (Retd) Rajesh Pant also said that the government was planning to bring in a National Cyber Registry, which is aimed at being a human resource portal of government's cybersecurity professionals
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement that Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped temple of Shree Kalika Mata at Pavagadh Hill on June 18, followed by his visit to Virasat Van.
The Modi directive comes following a review of human resources in all government departments and ministries
The move assumes significance as the industry is gearing up for mega spectrum auctions, that will pave the way for next generation 5G services to be rolled out in the country.
The commission had been pushing for reforms in electoral laws and related issues, and the virtual interaction in November was held to "bridge the gaps in understanding the points of views of the Law Ministry and the Election Commission (EC)", they said.
The two-day summit will have 12 sessions and over 40 national and international speakers deliberating on a range of subjects including the regulatory environment, funding for innovation, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation infrastructure, the PMO said.
According to the CPWD's bid document, the project, which is being executed under the Modi government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment plan, will be completed within 24 months. The pre-qualification bids will be opened on November 24.