FDI raised in Defence manufacturing: FM Sitharaman

May 16, 2020

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced raise in FDI of Defence manufacturing, while unveiling fourth tranche of Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Foreign Direct Investment limit in Defence manufacturing under automatic route is being raised from 49% to 74%,” said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.‘MakeInIndia' for self-reliance in defence production - we will notify a list of weapons/platforms for ban on import with year wise timelines. There will be indigenisation of imported spares,” said Finance Minister.

“Unsatisfied…” WB Junior Doctors Front after meeting with Chief Secretary at Nabanna

“Unsatisfied…” WB Junior Doctors Front after meeting with Chief Secretary at Nabanna

Sep 19, 2024

Will Joe Biden press PM Modi on human rights during bilateral meeting? White House gives details

Will Joe Biden press PM Modi on human rights during bilateral meeting? White House gives details

Sep 19, 2024

J&K Assembly elections: PM Modi to hold rally in Srinagar under tight security cover

J&K Assembly elections: PM Modi to hold rally in Srinagar under tight security cover

Sep 19, 2024

Srinagar (J&K), September 19 (ANI): Ahead of PM Modi’s rally in Srinagar, security has been elevated to its highest level on Sept 19. The J&K Police and CRPF have established multiple checkpoints to ensure a...
J&K: Polling begins for 24 seats in first phase of Assembly elections, with 219 candidates in fray

J&K: Polling begins for 24 seats in first phase of Assembly elections, with 219 candidates in fray

Sep 18, 2024

Multiple locations (J&K) September 18 (ANI): Polling for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began on September 18 amid tight security arrangements. The voting process that began at 7 am will...
“PDP-NC going to be wiped out…” BJP’s Kishtwar candidate Shagun Parihar's bold predictions

“PDP-NC going to be wiped out…” BJP’s Kishtwar candidate Shagun Parihar's bold predictions

Sep 18, 2024

Kishtwar (J-K), September 18 (ANI): Polling for the first phase of the J-K Assembly Elections is underway on September 18. The polling began for 24 constituencies, 16 seats in Kashmir and 8 seats in Jammu...
A portion of house collapses in Delhi’s Karol Bagh, residents feared trapped under debris

A portion of house collapses in Delhi’s Karol Bagh, residents feared trapped under debris

Sep 18, 2024

New Delhi, Sept 18 (ANI): A portion of a house collapsed in the Karol Bagh area in Delhi on September 17. A total of 5 fire tenders were rushed to the site for the rescue...
“Pressure hai…?” PM Modi’s old press conference during Barak Obama’s India visit goes viral

“Pressure hai…?” PM Modi’s old press conference during Barak Obama’s India visit goes viral

Sep 17, 2024

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) September 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 16 recalled an untold story from former US President Barack Obama’s India visit. He said that he replied “Ye Modi hai…Dabao Nahi Chalta…” when...
Tripura CM Manik Saha attends 57th Engineer’s day celebration

Tripura CM Manik Saha attends 57th Engineer’s day celebration

Sep 15, 2024

Agartala (Tripura), September 15 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha attended the 57th Engineers’ Day Celebration programme on September 15. The event was held at the The Institution of Engineers (India), Tripura State Centre.
Terror attacks continue in Jammu & Kashmir; Another encounter breaks out in Poonch

Terror attacks continue in Jammu & Kashmir; Another encounter breaks out in Poonch

Sep 15, 2024

Poonch (J&K) September 15 (ANI): Another encounter broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch on September 15. Notably, this is the fourth terror attack in a week after Kathua, Kishtwar and Baramulla. Two Indian jawans...
“One-time opportunity…” Students super excited to meet PM Modi in Jamshedpur

“One-time opportunity…” Students super excited to meet PM Modi in Jamshedpur

Sep 15, 2024

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) September 15 (ANI): School students in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur showed super excitement ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Tatanagar. PM Modi will flag off the Vande Bharat Train from Tatanagar to Patna.
J&K: BSF launches massive cleanliness drive under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ 2024 in Udhampur

J&K: BSF launches massive cleanliness drive under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ 2024 in Udhampur

Sep 15, 2024

Udhampur (J&K), September 15 (ANI): BSF Launched a massive cleanliness drive at Ramnagar Railway Station Under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ 2024 on September 14. Inspector General, Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) BSF, Udhampur, Rajesh Kumar Gurung said,...
WB: Junior doctors continue protest for 5th consecutive night after talks with CM Mamata fail again

WB: Junior doctors continue protest for 5th consecutive night after talks with CM Mamata fail again

Sep 15, 2024

Kolkata, September 15 (ANI): Junior doctors continued their protest for the fifth consecutive night at Swasthya Bhawan, in the Salt Lake area of West Bengal's Kolkata on September 15. The Junior doctors had demanded live...
UP: 3 killed after building collapses in Meerut; Several trapped under rubble; Rescue underway

UP: 3 killed after building collapses in Meerut; Several trapped under rubble; Rescue underway

Sep 15, 2024

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) September 15 (ANI): Three people were killed while six others are still trapped in the rubble after a building collapsed on September 15, said District Magistrate Deepak Meena. Teams from the National...
J&K: Gunfight breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Baramulla

J&K: Gunfight breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Baramulla

Sep 14, 2024

Baramulla (J&K) September 14 (ANI): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Chak Tapper Kreeri Pattan area of Baramulla in J&K on Sept 14. The vulnerable areas have been cordoned off...