During Covid, we worked three shifts a day from office, every day: Jaishankar
”During COVID, people worked from home, but we worked three shifts a day from office, every day. We could do this because we were motivated. There was a drive, a sense that we had to find a way in the leadership of this Prime Minister and that we cannot let down our people”, said EAM Jaishankar while addressing Indian Community in Perth.
We have duty to inform public about true picture of economy during UPA and now: FM in RS
As an elected govt, we have every duty to inform public, Parliament about the true picture of economy during UPA and now: FM in RS
We need to have accountable governance: FM Sitharaman in RS
We need to have clean, accountable governance, and not governance through extra-constitutional body: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in RS
Congress has mastery of ruining something that has been accomplished: FM
Gur ko gobar karna inki mastery hai (Congress has mastery of ruining something that has been accomplished): FM Sitharaman
Unemployment rate for graduates declined from 17.3% in 2017 to 13.4%: FM
Unemployment rate for graduates declined from 17.3 pc in 2017 to 13.4 per cent in 2023, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in RS.
Cong feared people who could overshadow ‘first family’: FM
They (Cong) feared people who could overshadow ‘first family’, says FM, cites names of B R Ambedkar, Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Karpoori Thakur.
We have brought the economy to a certain level: FM in Rajya Sabha
FM Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha asserts confidence on current economic situation, ”Today, when we are bringing the White Paper, it is because we have brought the economy to a certain level and that level gives us the confidence that we are able to now say that within the next few years, and that is why the PM keeps saying, ‘In my third term surely the economy will reach third rank.’ This is not without reason.”
Dismiss Maharashtra govt, impose President’s rule: Uddhav Thackerey
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray demanded the dismissal of the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, targeting it over the law and order situation in the state. The leader addressed a press conference and demanded that President rule should be imposed in the state and fresh elections be conducted.
Former Pak PM Imran Khan, close aide Shah Mahmud Qureshi, get bail
Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan has been granted bail in 12 cases related to May 9 riots by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi, according to The Express Tribune.
Actor Mithun Chakraborty admitted to Kolkata hospital after chest pain
Veteran Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a private hospital on Saturday after he complained of severe chest pain, officials of the health facility where he is undergoing treatment said.
India registers 163 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths, active caseload at 874
India saw a single-day rise of 163 Covid-19 cases while the number of active cases of the infection was recorded at 874, according to health ministry data.
Telangana finance minister Bhatti Vikramarka of newly formed congress govt presents state budget
Telangana Deputy CM and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka is presenting the first budget of the newly formed Congress government in the Telangana Assembly.
Karnataka govt approves investment projects worth Rs 6,407.82 crore
The Karnataka State-Level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC) has approved 128 projects cumulatively worth Rs 6,407.82 crores, with the potential to generate employment for 33,771 people across the state.
PM to give appointment letters in Port Blair ‘Rozgar Mela’ on Feb 12
PM Modi is scheduled to distribute appointment letters through video conferencing to newly recruited individuals of Andaman and Nicobar Islands at a ‘Rozgar Mela’ (employment fair) to be held here on February 12, an official said aware of the matter said.
Bangaram, Thinnakara islands becoming tourism hotspots in Lakshadweep
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photographs during his visit and stay at Bangaram, taken on a newly formed sand bank there has made the place even more popular.
Curfew lifted in outer areas of Haldwani, internet remains suspended
Administration lifted curfew from the outer areas of violence-hit Uttarakhand town, Haldwani. However, curfew remains in force in the Banbhoolpura area that witnessed arson and vandalism by a mob over the demolition of an illegally-built madrasa on Thursday. Internet services in the area continue to be remain suspended.
Country needs stability, democratic forces should unite: Pak army chief
In a clear message as to who holds the cards in Pakistan, the country’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, has said that the country needs stable hands and added that a unified government of all democratic forces will adequately represent Pakistan’s diverse political and pluralistic landscape, according to a Dawn report.
EPFO fixes 8.25% interest rate on employees’ provident fund for 2023-24
Retirement fund organisatioin EPFO fixed a three-year high interest rate of 8.25 per cent on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2023-24. In March 2023, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had increased the interest rate on EPF marginally to 8.15 per cent for 2022-23 from 8.10 per cent in 2021-22.
Instagram, Threads to start limiting recommendation of political content
Instagram users will no longer be bombarded with unwanted political content on their social media feed. As per Variety, Instagram, in a blog post, said it will not “proactively recommend” political content from accounts that users do not already follow, a report published in ANI said.
India’s foreign exchange reserves at 1-month high of $622.47 billion
India’s foreign exchange reserves are at one-month high of $622.47 billion, according to an ANI post on X, formerly Twitter which cited data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
