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Published on Jul 14, 2024, 8:15 AM IST

Government may hand over MTNL operations to BSNL and not merge them

Handing over debt-laden MTNL's operations to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) through an agreement is being looked into (Reuters)

Published on Jul 13, 2024, 4:53 PM IST

Union Budget 2024: Government may push for increased privatisation of PSU banks

In April 2020, the government consolidated 10 PSBs into four, reducing the total number of PSBs to 12 from 27 in March 2017. (Reuters)

Published on Jul 13, 2024, 12:17 PM IST

To curb farm fires, govt to provide imported balers on subsidy

Out of Central government-funded <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 crore scheme for management of stubble, Punjab’s contribution will be <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>200 crore.

Updated on Jul 13, 2024, 8:30 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh government scraps permit requirement for pruning mango trees

With this pruning technique, trees can start producing 100 kg per tree within just 2-3 years, all while reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Published on Jul 9, 2024, 6:44 PM IST

Why fiscal deficit in Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech is crucial

India's fiscal deficit has been gradually reducing after a sharp uptick during the pandemic (Representational photo)

Published on Jul 9, 2024, 6:44 PM IST

Budget 2024: Ayushman Bharat coverage, insurance limits may be increased

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is seen. Centre may increase the insurance coverage to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh per year in the Union Budget 2024.

Updated on Jul 8, 2024, 9:39 AM IST

What to from UK's general election that will shape politics over coming years

UK prime minister Keir Starmer

Published on Jul 7, 2024, 12:11 AM IST

A charter for Parliament to improve its functioning

The Parliament House in New Delhi, India, on Monday, June 24, 2024. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Published on Jul 6, 2024, 9:30 PM IST

PLI scheme for drones to kickstart industry, not permanent subsidy: Piyush Goyal

PLI for drones are only to kickstart the industry and not a permanent subsidy (Unsplash)

Published on Jul 6, 2024, 8:48 PM IST

BJP will soon form government in Bengal and Kerala: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Tripura chief minister Dr Manik Saha (Twitter/@DrManikSaha2)

Published on Jul 6, 2024, 3:40 PM IST

Afternoon brief: Armed forces seek to extend Agnipath age limit; more news

Aspirants stand in a queue to register themselves under the Agnipath recruitment scheme, at Surankote, in Poonch (Rahi Kapoor) (File)

Published on Jul 6, 2024, 1:19 PM IST

Will Centre intervene in Airtel, Reliance Jio tariff hike? ‘Not critical'

Mobile sim card packets for Jio Platforms Ltd., a unit of Reliance Industries Ltd., in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Updated on Jul 4, 2024, 8:02 AM IST

Urban local bodies in Punjab to adopt e-Nigam, to go paperless

Director of the local government department Uma Shankar Gupta said that the project aims to make the agendas of general houses of all ULBs and their approval online.

Updated on Jul 4, 2024, 9:28 AM IST

NEET-UG row: PM assures strict action against culprits, slams Opposition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Rajya Sabha (Twitter Photo)

Published on Jul 3, 2024, 3:05 PM IST

UK general elections 2024: Who are the key candidates?

The Conservatives and Labour traditionally dominate British politics but also in the running are the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, among others.

Updated on Jul 2, 2024, 2:32 PM IST

No plan to grant new concessional duty on import of milk products: DGFT

No plan to grant new concessional duty on import of milk products: DGFT

Updated on Jul 1, 2024, 7:35 PM IST

NEET-UG row: Chirag Paswan's sharp attack on Opposition for stalling Parliament

Paswan said that the government would take the best decision for students in the NEET case and asked for the Opposition to stop stalling Parliament

Published on Jun 30, 2024, 2:25 PM IST

State Government suspends Khed SDO for indiscipline

The order further stated that he would not be able to leave the headquarters without the permission of district collector Dr Diwase. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jun 30, 2024, 6:04 AM IST

GB Nagar: Massive cleanliness drive before school kids return from vacations

Officials have also been directed to expedite the renovation work being carried out under the corporate social responsibility initiative and develop the schools into “model schools” incorporating smart classes, science laboratories, among other facilities. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024, 6:08 AM IST

More than 10 ‘schools of brilliance’ to be launched in Punjab

School education special secretary Churchil Kumar honours teachers of meritorious school in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Manish/HT)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024, 5:18 AM IST

‘Never faced political pressure in 24 years as a judge’: CJI Chandrachud

CJI Justice DY Chandrachud

Published on Jun 27, 2024, 6:23 PM IST

Budget 2024: New labour welfare index planned, ease of doing business in focus

Labourers work for the extension of platforms 10 and 11 to accommodate 24-coach trains, at CSMT, during the 36-hour Mega Block by Central Railway on Saturday. (Bhushan Koyande/HT)

Published on Jun 27, 2024, 12:44 PM IST

UP plans ₹43000-crore overhaul of power network

Plans were in place to revamp the Purvanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited with an investment of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8759.87 crore, for which the UP discom submitted the detailed project report (DPR) to the Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd (REC). (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jun 27, 2024, 6:10 AM IST

House keys with Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi: BJP MP Om Birla arrives at the Parliament House complex during the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Birla was later elected as the Speaker of Lok Sabha. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) (PTI06_26_2024_000289A) (PTI)

Updated on Jun 26, 2024, 9:18 PM IST

Sri Lanka finalises debt restructure agreement with official creditor committee

A woman walks past posters pasted on a roadside wall saying 'good news' in Sinhala language, in Colombo on June 25, 2024, as President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to announce a debt restructure deal with bilateral lenders after a sovereign default in April 2022. (Ishara S.Kodikara / AFP)

Published on Jun 26, 2024, 9:07 PM IST

Foxconn didn't hire married women at TN iPhone plant, centre seeks report

Job aspirants talk with a hiring agent outside the Foxconn factory, where workers assemble iPhones for Apple, in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, India, (Palani Kumar/Reuters)

Published on Jun 26, 2024, 8:26 PM IST

NEET PG 2024: Close review meeting held between NBE, Health Ministry officials

Close review meeting held between officials of NBEMS, Union Health Ministry on NEET-PG 2024, says NBEMS official

Updated on Jun 26, 2024, 11:24 AM IST

Why New Delhi needs a national security strategy

National security is just not about defence but is a whole-of-government approach that needs orchestration by the political executive head, not by the defence minister. (Photo by Rakesh BAKSHI / AFP) (AFP)

Published on Jun 25, 2024, 9:08 PM IST

Constitution, NEET on Opposition’s agenda in Parliament

Constitution, NEET on Opposition’s agenda in Parliament

Updated on Jun 25, 2024, 7:06 AM IST

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