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Uttarakhand farmers receive Rs 65.12 Crore insurance; new initiatives announced at state-level farmers' day
Chamoli, December 29: A state-level Farmers' Day dedicated to farmers' welfare and economic upliftment was organised in Gauchar. On this occasion, Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami transferred an insurance amount of Rs 65.12 crore to 88,000 farmers through DBT under the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme, the release said.
Rural connectivity gets boost as PMGSY roads take shape in Doda
Doda, Dec 27: Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a major push in rural connectivity under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase-IV, First Batch.
Rural roads built under PM scheme to link India's villages cross 7.87 lakh km mark
New Delhi, Dec 25: Celebrating 25 years in 2025, the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana stands out as one of India's most impactful rural infrastructure initiatives. Launched to ensure all-weather connectivity to previously unconnected rural habitations, the programme has emerged as a key enabler of agricultural growth, employment generation, improved access to education and health services, and poverty alleviation.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Smriti Vyakhyan Mala 2025
Dehradun, December 25: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee during the Atal Smriti Vyakhyan Mala-2025, organised on the latter's 101st birth anniversary on Thursday.
115 Atal Parisar to be inaugurated across Chhattisgarh on Atal Bihar Vajpayee's birth anniversary: Dy CM Arun Sao
Raipur, December 24: Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Wednesday briefed the media about the inauguration of 115 Atal Parisar across the state, marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25.
India's IPO market gains momentum, boosts PE exits: KPMG report
New Delhi, December 23: India's IPO market has shown strong momentum in 2025, emerging as a key exit route for private equity (PE) investors, according to KPMG's Pulse of Private Equity Q3'25 report.
Private Equity investment in India slows in 2025, but long-term outlook remains strong: KPMG
New Delhi, December 22: The Private Equity (PE) investment in India has been relatively soft in 2025 primarily been driven by concerns about US tariff policies and other geopolitical issue, said a KPMG report on Monday.
Private Equity investment in India relatively slows in 2025 amid global uncertainty: KPMG
New Delhi, December 21: Private equity (PE) investment activity in India slowed in 2025, reflecting broader global uncertainty linked to geopolitical developments and evolving trade policies, according to KPMG's Pulse of Private Equity Q3'25 report.
BJP MLA Shakti Raj Parihar lays foundation stone for new road in Doda
Doda, Dec 20: In a significant development for rural connectivity, BJP MLA from Doda West, Shakti Raj Parihar, on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 73 crore, 15.3 km infrastructure project, the Assar-Dhansal Road to Patta via Haliya Hirni.
India's EV sales could reach 22 million units by 2035: Report
New Delhi, Dec 15: Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India could reach 22 million units by 2035, with EV penetration crossing 50 per cent across most vehicle segments, a report said on Monday.
Families of private doctors lost on Covid duty cannot be excluded from Rs 50 lakh insurance: SC
New Delhi, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that families of private doctors and health professionals who lost their lives while performing Covid-19 duties cannot be excluded from the Centre's Rs 50 lakh insurance scheme.
Indian banks accelerating AI adoption for financial crime compliance: Report
New Delhi, December 9: The Indian banks are rapidly integrating machine learning models into Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) operations amid rising fraud and regulatory scrutiny, making the traditional rule-based systems inadequate, KPMG said in a report.
Surprise inspection: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma reviews Rajasthan Sampark Helpline 181, ensures on-the-spot relief
Jaipur, Dec 8: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma conducted an unannounced inspection of the Rajasthan Sampark Helpline 181 at the Secretariat on Monday, demonstrating his government’s commitment to fast, accountable governance and citizen-focused service delivery.
West Bengal: Road renovation in Medinipur under PMGSY makes villagers happy
Kolkata, Dec 7: The renovation and construction of a 5.8 km long road from Padadiha to Banshpatri in Kharagpur subdivision of West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district began recently, under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
510 out of 3,986 roads under PMGSY found to be of poor quality: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 5: Inspection of rural roads conducted by National Quality Monitors (NQMs) during the last three years and 2025-26 led to reporting of unsatisfactory quality in 510 completed works under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), the Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday.
Leveraging AI can transform India's healthcare landscape: Report
New Delhi, Nov 18: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can reshape Indian healthcare by bridging systemic gaps and driving measurable outcomes, according to a report.
There was no connectivity...: Independent MLA hails NABARD road project in J-K's Rajouri
Rajouri, November 7: The road connectivity in the border area villages in Manjakote Block in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir has been made available for the first time after Independence, under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
India poised to become global leader in sustainable aviation fuel: Report
New Delhi, Nov 6: India's aviation market, the fifth-largest globally, is projected to become the third by 2030, and set to emerge as a global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, a report said on Thursday.
GST collections rise 4.6 pc at Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October despite rate cuts
New Delhi, Nov 1: Despite rate rationalisation, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 4.6 per cent (year-on-year) in the festive month of October at about Rs 1.96 lakh crore, the official data showed on Saturday.
Global PE investments reach $1.5 trillion in Jan-Sep, India highly attractive destination
New Delhi, Oct 28: Global private equity (PE) investment hit $1.5 trillion in the first three quarters of 2025, despite a slowdown in deal activity, a report said on Tuesday.
Global VC investment hits $120 billion in Q3 led by AI, exit activity: Report
New Delhi, Oct 23: Global venture capital investment reached $120 billion across 7,579 deals in Q3 2025, marking the fourth consecutive quarter above $100 billion, a report said on Thursday.
PM Gram Sadak Yojana: Focus on speeding up projects in LWE regions, NE
New Delhi, Oct 16: Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday instructed officials to speed up rural road projects in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected regions, including Chhattisgarh, and the Northeast.
PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Poshan Abhiyan key to advancing food security in India: Nadda
New Delhi, Oct 16: Initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and Poshan Abhiyan have been crucial in advancing food security in the country, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday on World Food Day.
Confidence of Indian CEOs in their firms' growth increased to 83 pc in 2025: Report
New Delhi, Oct 15: Confidence among chief executive officers (CEOs) in India in their own companies’ growth prospects has climbed to 83 per cent, up from 68 per cent in 2024 — a significant leap that outpaces CEOs globally from 76 per cent in 2024 to 79 per cent in 2025, a report said on Wednesday.
Bengal: People in Nadia benefit from Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Nadia, Oct 13: Residents of several villages, including Hijuli and Saguna under the Gayeshpur Panchayat in West Bengal's Nadia district, are expressing their satisfaction with the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
Agentic AI driving India's telecom revolution, 49 pc firms integrate AI: Report
New Delhi, Oct 9: Agentic AI is set to revolutionise India's telecom sector through self-healing networks, predictive maintenance, hyper-personalised customer engagement, a report said on Thursday.
India's fintech sector set to grow at 31 pc CAGR in next four years: Report
New Delhi, Oct 8: The Indian fintech sector is expected to grow at an impressive 31 per cent compound annual growth rate over the next four years, a report said on Wednesday.
Jharkhand: PM Gram Sadak Yojana transforms Tetariya village of Hazaribagh
Hazaribagh, Oct 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has significantly transformed the condition and connectivity of Tetariya village in Ichak block of Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand.
Northeast joins mainstream in India's development map: ReportÂ
New Delhi, Oct 2: From long being in the distant periphery, the Northeast region in India has now entered the mainstream with the government’s Act East policy, according to a report on Thursday.
36 pc automotive executives feel their company is entering into deep transformation: Report
New Delhi, Sep 24: As many as 36 per cent of automotive executives say their company is entering a phase of deep transformation — with business models, products, and operations expected to change significantly over the next three years and beyond, a report said on Wednesday.
Crude oil prices to remain stable during rest of 2025: Anish De, KPMG energy sector head
New Delhi, September 16: Global crude oil prices are expected to remain very stable in 2025, according to Anish De, Global Sector Head, Energy, Natural Resources and Chemicals at multinational professional services firm KPMG International, who sees no reason for the oil to drop off or spike up suddenly.
50% of new GCCs being set up in India, location is ideal: KPMG's Vikas Gaba
New Delhi, September 16: Around 50 per cent of new Global Capability Centres (GCCs) coming up globally are being set up in India because of its ideal location, Vikas Gaba, Partner and National Head - Power and Utilities at KPMG India, said on Tuesday.
Over half of banks aim 10 pc cost reduction by 2030, integrating AI top priority: Report
New Delhi, Sep 1: A global report on Monday indicated that 53 per cent of banks plan to reduce costs by at least 10 per cent by 2030. As many as 29 per cent banks are aiming for reductions exceeding 20 per cent. However, only 24 per cent have met their cost reduction targets to date.
Jammu and Kashmir: PMGSY boosts road connectivity, enchances education sector in Dharhal Tehsil
Rajouri, August 24: The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is significantly enhancing road connectivity in the hilly regions of Dharhal Tehsil, Rajouri.
Odisha CM directs action against contractors, officials on poor-quality rural infra projects
Bhubaneswar, Aug 22: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday directed the Rural Development Department to take stringent action against contractors and officials responsible for substandard work in the construction of roads and bridges in the rural areas of the state.
India's express logistics sector set to double to $18 billion by FY30: Report
New Delhi, Aug 20: India's express logistics sector is projected to reach $18-$22 billion by FY30, doubling in size, a report said on Wednesday.
India's express logistics industry to double and touch USD 18 bn, generating 7.5 million jobs by FY30: Report
New Delhi, August 20: The express logistics industry in India is expected to double its size and reach USD 18-22 billion by FY30 from USD approx. 9 billion in FY25, growing at a rate of 12-15 per cent CAGR, according to a report by Express Industry Council of India (EICI) in partnership with KPMG.
PMG Meeting reviews mega projects worth Rs. 74,052 crore in Maharashtra
New Delhi, August 18: A high-level meeting of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) was held to review key issues impacting mega infrastructure projects in Maharashtra, covering 28 issues across 23 major projects with a combined investment value of over Rs. 74,052 crore, according to a Ministry of Commerce & Industry press release.
J-K: Indian Army's 4 RR establishes computer lab for students in Bhaderwah under PMGDISHA scheme
Bhaderwah,August 10: The Indian Army's 4 Rashtriya Rifles unit has set up a computer lab at Little Angel School in Bhaderwah under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) as part of its 'Sadbhavana' initiative, aiming to enhance digital literacy among rural students. Teachers and officials lauded the move, stressing the growing importance of computer education in today's AI-driven era.
J&K: Indian Army's 4RR establishes a high-tech, state-of-the-art computer lab for school students in Bhaderwah
Bhaderwah, August 10: After the resounding success of Operation Sindoor in restoring peace and security in the region, the Indian Army's 4 Rashtriya Rifles (4RR) has now turned its focus towards securing the future of Bhaderwah's young talent and to give a boost to Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDISHA).