India will be the growth engine of the world. It's because India turned calamity and tough times into economic reforms. In the last few years, the ease of doing business in India has improved due to the work done in the mission mode...We have focused on public service delivery and good governance...Today in India UPI is used at all levels...Today among all countries in the world, India is the country with the highest digital transaction," said PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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BRICS Summit LIVE Updates: India will be the growth engine of the world, says PM Modi
India will be the growth engine of the world. It's because India turned calamity and tough times into economic reforms. In the last few years, the ease of doing business in India has improved due to the work done in the mission mode...We have focused on public service delivery and good governance...Today in India UPI is used at all levels...Today among all countries in the world, India is the country with the highest digital transaction," says PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue in Johannesburg, South Africa
BRICS Summit .LIVE Updates: India has world's 3rd largest startup ecosytem, says PM Modi
India has world's 3rd largest startup ecosytem; there are over 100 unicorns: PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue
BRICS Summit LIVE Updates: In 2009, BRICS had emerged as a ray of hope for the world economy, says PM Modi
"In 2009, when the first BRICS summit was held, the world was coming out of a big economic crisis. At that time, BRICS had emerged as a ray of hope for the world economy," said PM Modi addressing the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue in Johannesburg, South Africa.
BRICS Summit LIVE Updates: Investor confidence has increased after the implementation of GST, says PM Modi
PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum in South Africa says, "Investor confidence has increased after the implementation of GST and Insolvency and Bankruptcy code in India. Defence and Space sectors opened for the private sector...With the use of technology, we have taken a leap in financial inclusion...Today, UPI is being used by street vendors to those shopping malls...We are actively taking steps to make India a manufacturing hub in the areas of solar energy, wind energy, electric vehicles and green hydrogen..."
BRICS Summit LIVE Updates: India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world, says PM Modi
Today, India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Soon, India will be a 5 trillion dollar economy: PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue in Johannesburg, South Africa
G20 LIVE News Updates: Biden will travel to India for G20 summit next month
U.S. President Joe Biden will visit India from Sept 7-10 to attend a summit of the Group of 20 nations, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told a briefing on Tuesday.
G20 LIVE Updates: CM Arvind Kejriwal approves the proposal to declare public holiday from 8th to 10th September in Delhi
CM Arvind Kejriwal approves the proposal to declare public holiday from 8th to 10th September in Delhi, in view of the G20 summit. All schools, govt offices including MCD offices will be closed on these dates
TN LIVE News Updates: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar over "attacks" on Tamil fishermen by Srilankan nationals
LIVE News Updates: 3-day Chintan Shivir of the Ministry of Finance and MCA concluded in Kevadia
- The three-day Chintan Shivir of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs concluded in Kevadia, Gujarat, on August 22. Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the Chintan Shivir in presence of Union Ministers of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad.
- In this meeting with 100 senior officers of MoF and MCA, Sitharaman advised them to optimally utilise the vast pool of resources and experience at the disposal of the government.
- Sitharaman also urged officers to explore frontiers beyond their set roles and make an extra impact on other domains as well so that synergistic thoughts emerge which can be useful for the overall Ministry.
- In her concluding remarks during the Chintan Shivir, the Finance Minister stated that both effectiveness and efficiency are long-term phenomenon. Consistency in reform policy with focus on both individual and institutional efficiencies are vital ingredients in public service delivery, she said.
BRICS Summit LIVE Updates: PM Modi arrives to participate in BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue
LIVE News Updates: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Canada-based NRI Rahul Gangal in an ongoing defence espionage case
Accused Rahul Gangal has been arrested during further investigation of a defence espionage case. He arrived in India during the last week from Canada where he has obtained permanent resident status. After his arrival, his movement was tracked and his place of stay in Delhi was located. Searches were conducted at the premises of the accused which led to recovery of incriminating documents and digital devices. Scrutiny of these documents & devices allegedly revealed the possession and sharing of incriminating secret defence documents by him with another accused (a journalist) who was earlier arrested on 17th May. He has been remanded to four-day police custody: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
BRICS Summit LIVE Updates: PM Modi inspects model of Swaminarayan temple in Johannesburg
PM Modi inspects model of Swaminarayan temple in Johannesburg, South Africa. The construction of the temple will be completed by 2025
Chess LIVE News Updates: Game 1 of FIDE World Cup Chess final between India's GM R Praggnanandhaa and Norway's Magnus Carlsen ends in draw
LIVE News Updates: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Canada-based NRI Rahul Gangal in an ongoing defence espionage case
LIVE News Updates: Škoda is a family brand, and safety of all customers is our top priority, says Brand Director, Skoda India
“A recently released survey highlights that safety is getting greater importance by customers, in the car purchase decision. Our cars have always offered the highest safety and quality standards. Škoda has an over 50-year legacy with crash-tests and safety. And since 2008, every Škoda car has been crash-tested globally, and in India, with the highest possible 5-star safety rating. We appreciate that the Indian Government is putting greater emphasis on safety regulations and policies that improves car safety. The introduction of BNCAP is a step in the right direction. Safety is an important aspect and active and passive safety features, along with the structure of the car keeps the driver and their family safe. Škoda is a family brand, and safety of all customers is our top priority. Škoda will continue focusing on safety to further grow the brand in the Indian market," saidMr. Petr Šolc, the Brand Director at Škoda Auto India.
LIVE News Updates: President Droupadi Murmu addresses a civic reception hosted in her honour by the Government of Goa
Himachal Rains LIVE Updates: All educational institutions and Anganwadis in Shimla district to remain closed on the 23rd and 24th of August in view of 'Red' alert for heavy rain
Rajasthan News LIVE Updates: Rajasthan will have its fifth tiger reserve after NTCA approval to Dholpur-Karauli reserve
Rajasthan will have its fifth tiger reserve as National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has accorded its approval to Dholpur-Karauli Reserve. The Karauli-Sarmathura-Dholpur sanctuary in Rajasthan has been officially designated areas as Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve (DTR).
LIVE News Updates: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan presided over the 2-day Tri-Services Commanders' Conference
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan today presided over the two-day Tri-Services Commanders' Conference at Western Navy Command in Mumbai. The senior military commanders are going to carry out deliberations on enhancing jointness and integration among the forces along with Theaterisation during the meeting: Defence officials
LIVE News Updates: ACMA welcomes Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP)
Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing India’s Auto Component manufacturing industry applauds the launch of BNCAP by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Government of India.
Thanking Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, MoRTH, for this transformative path-breaking imitative towards safer vehicles in India, Mr. Vinnie Mehta, Director General, ACMA commented, “The launch of BNCAP protocol is indeed historic. It will lead to the integration of advanced safety features in vehicles thus minimising the risk of road accidents and fatalities. This initiative will not only bolster the auto component industry’s value chain but will also stimulate the production of cutting-edge components, encourage innovation, and create global excellence. We anticipate a safer automotive landscape and a future where Indian auto component manufacturers thrive on the global stage, while also contributing to responsible driving practices, reduced healthcare burdens, and potential incentives from the insurance sector. The Indian Auto Component Industry embraces this initiative wholeheartedly, recognizing its pivotal role in driving growth and global competitiveness”.
LIVE News Updates: Additional quota of 2 LMT sugar is being allocated for the month of August to ensure reasonable prices amid strong festival demand
Keeping in view the strong demand for sugar for upcoming festivals additional quota of 2 LMT (over and above 23.5 LMT already allocated for the month of August, 2023) is being allocated for the month of August, 2023 to ensure reasonable prices in market: Consumer affairs ministry
BRICS Summit LIVE Updates: PM Narendra Modi lands in South Africa's Johannesburg for the 15th BRICS Summit
LIVE News Updates: Delhi HC voices 'unease' over impending closure of case of alleged sexual harassment of girl students at Gargi College
Delhi High Court voices 'unease' over impending closure of case of alleged sexual harassment of girl students during cultural festival at Gargi College of Delhi University in February 2020 in which police have filed 'untraced report' before trial court
LIVE News Updates: Tenure of Mohit Gupta, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in CBI, extended till September next year
Tenure of Mohit Gupta, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in Central Bureau of Investigation, extended till September next year: Union Personnel Ministry order
Chess LIVE Updates: The final of the FIDE World Cup begins with Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa playing against world champion Magnus Carlsen
LIVE News Updates: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar visited Naval Base Karwar & inaugurated residential buildings comprising 600 flats
Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar visited Naval Base Karwar yesterday & inaugurated residential buildings comprising 600 flats at Amadhalli and Arga Naval Base each. The 10 residential towers have been provisioned with modern amenities, improved interiors, landscaping and external services. These infrastructure developments are part of ongoing Phase IIA of Project Seabird which will house around 10,000 uniformed and civilian personnel with families. The ongoing construction has created numerous direct and indirect jobs. The project aligns with the ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’ initiative of Govt of India, sourcing over 90% of material domestically. (ANI)
BRICS Summit LIVE Updates: Indians in South Africa wait for PM Modi's arrival
Arthi Nanakchand Shanand, President of Arya Samaj South Africa will tie a 'Rakhi' to PM Modi in Johannesburg
"PM Modi is more like a father figure than a brother figure to us. I feel his presence here makes us feel that we belong...PM Modi sees the world as 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' -One earth, one family. With his learnings from the Vedas, he is going to make a big change in South Africa.."
LIVE News Updates: Bengaluru Airport Customs intercepted two pax arriving from Bangkok and seized 48,000 cigarette sticks
Bengaluru Airport Customs intercepted two pax arriving from Bangkok on August 21 and seized 48,000 cigarette sticks valued at Rs. 8.16 lacs: Customs
LIVE News Updates: LG VK Saxena refers to Delhi Assembly Speaker case of granting sanction for prosecution of Model Town MLA Akhilesh Tripathi
LG VK Saxena refers to Delhi Assembly Speaker the case of granting sanction for the prosecution of Model Town MLA Akhilesh Pati Tripathi who is accused of demanding Rs 90 lakh bribe for securing Aam Aadmi Party ticket to a woman ticket aspirant in 2022 MCD elections: Office of Delhi LG
BRICS Summit LIVE Updates: PM Modi to reach Johannesburg in a few hours
- The 15th BRICS summit will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend two days.
- Prior to leaving, PM Modi stated that the BRICS summit will give its participants a useful chance to pinpoint potential future areas of collaboration.
- According to him, India appreciates how the BRICS have developed into a forum for debating problems that are important to the entire Global South.
- PM is expected to take part in the BRICS Business Forum leaders' discussion and the BRICS leaders' retreat when he arrives.
Weather LIVE Updates: Possibility of heavy rainfall over the Himalayan foothills today
Today there is a possibility of very heavy rainfall over the Himalayan foothills of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. (IMD)
Chandrayaan 3 News LIVE Updates: It is a space programme that is limited only by human imagination, says Vikram Doraiswami
High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami says, "For me, there could be no bigger statement of India's remarkable success as a nation. I am not saying this just as an Indian diplomat but as a proud Indian. We started our space program at a point of time when India had very little economic means. Today it is a space programme that is limited only by human imagination. We will be among the few nations to be able to land anything on the moon..."
JU student death Live Updates: LoP Suvendu Adhikari files complaint in Kolkata's Jadavpur police station
- The Kolkata Police, on August 22, said that Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari has filed a complaint related to the death of a student in the Jadavpur University campus.
Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates: UP to live telecast Chandrayaan-3 landing in state-run schools
- On August 23, the government of Uttar Pradesh will live telecast the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 across all state-run schools, the state education department said today.
- In view of the landing, which is scheduled between 5:30 and 6:15 pm, state-run schools will be open for an additional hour for the live telecast, said the department.
India-Korea News Live Updates: Deputy National Security Advisor meets Korean Foreign Minister in Seoul
- Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri called on Foreign Minister Park Jin of the Republic of Korea on August 22.
- Both diplomats reiterated the strong desire to further strengthen and enhance multifaceted bilateral relations between the two nations.
- Korea's Foreign Minister Park noted that President Yoon is looking forward to his first visit to India to participate in the G20 Summit this September and hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Both diplomats mutually agreed that Critical and Emerging Technologies is an area where both India and Korea can boost their partnerships.
- Deputy NSA Misri is in Seoul currently for the Fourth India - RoK Strategic Dialogue at the Deputy NSA-level.
BRICS Summit Live Updates: 3D image of Swami Narayan temple to be showcased before PM Modi
- The 3D presentation of the Johannesburg Swami Narayan Mandir in South Africa will be showcased by the Indian Diaspora before Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his three-day visit to the nation to attend the 15th BRICS Summit.
- The construction of the temple is slated to be completed by 2025.
India Rice Export Live Updates: Food Secretary Chopra on import of wheat
- No plans to import wheat from Russia via diplomatic means, says Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra.
India Rice Export Live Updates: No proposal to levy export duty on parboiled rice, says Food Secy
- The Centre has no plans for levying export duties on parboiled rice, said Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra on August 22 at a press conference.
Bharat NCAP Launch Live Updates: Every hour 47 accidents and 18 deaths happen in India, says Gadkari
Over 30 car models have already been offered by carmakers in India for the assessment under the Bharat NCAP safety ratings, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
“Every hour we have 47 accidents and 18 deaths in India. 70 percent of deaths in road accidents in India are between the age group 18-34 years," he adds.
Bharat NCAP Launch Live Updates: Make Indian auto industry the number one manufacturing hub
The mission for all of us is to make the Indian automobile industry the number one manufacturing hub. It is difficult, but it is also possible" said Union Minister Gadkari said during the launch program
Bharat NCAP Launch Live Updates: People are very cautious about the safety, says Gadkari
One thing you must remember is that the people are quality conscious. Now people are very cautious about the safety as well as pollution," says Nitin Gadkari
Bharat NCAP Live Updates: Test of costing in India lesser than other countries, says Gadkari
- Nitin Gadkari further said that the cost of safety testing abroad is Rs 2.50 crore, while in India it is Rs 60 lakh."
- The minister said that this further opens upopportunities for global car companies.
Bharat NCAP Live Updates: Nitin Gadkari blames poor road engineering for road crashes at Bharat NCAP launch
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, at the Bharat NCAP launch today, said that road accidents are not just because of vehicles, but also because of poor road engineering:
Onion prices Live Updates: Centre to make onions available at Rs 25/kg to keep prices stable, says Piyush Goyal
- The government will make onions available at Rs 25 per kg to consumers to keep prices stable, said the Minister of Consumer Affairs and Food Piyush Goyal on August 22.
- "We will reach areas which see prices of onion rise and make the commodity available at subsidised prices," Goyal added.
- The Centre has been taking steps for the welfare of both consumers and farmers.
Bharat NCAP Live Updates: Bharat NCAP to trigger healthy competition in India's automotive space
- The Bharat NCAP is a remarkable illustration of empowering consumers, providing Indian car purchasers with the ability to make well-informed choices through the utilization of star ratings allocated to different vehicles.
- Furthermore, the program sets a healthy competitive environment among Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) within India's automotive sector, inspiring them to innovate and produce vehicles with cutting-edge safety attributes.
Bharat NCAP Live Updates: Bharat NCAP to come into effect on Oct 1
- The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways has approved the Bharat NCAP, which is scheduled to come into effect on October 1.
Bharat NCAP Live Updates: Key reasons why Bharat NCAP is essential for India
- Road traffic injuries are a major cause of death, especially for people between the ages of 15 and 49. Notably, 1.3 million lives are tragically lost annually as a result of traffic-related accidents.
- Since over 90 percent of these fatalities occur in low- and middle-income nations, the Bharat NCAP is aimed at addressing this reality.
- India’s contribution to these road traffic deaths stands at a substantial 11 percent.
