GOVERNMENT PLANS

According to an official statement, this initiative seeks to promote innovation and sustainability in India's agricultural sector by launching a Rs 750 crore Category-II alternative investment fund (AIF). The event was attended by major stakeholders...

Under the NEVA initiative, 60% of the funding will come from the Union government, with the remaining 40% covered by the state government. Urban Administration and Legislative Affairs Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya explained that the initiative is pa...

The Indian government, under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, is planning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the PM GatiShakti platform to accelerate infrastructure development. Named PMGS 2.0, this AI-enhanced system aims to predict econo...

Portugal plans to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents, focusing on skilled workers. The scheme, criticized for inflating housing prices, will cover salaries and professional income but not pensions or capital gains. Approval by lawmakers ne...

The Indian government plans to fast-track three major electric vehicle schemes in its first hundred days, including incentives for local battery production and electric bus procurement under FAME 3. Aimed at boosting clean mobility, these initiative...

Odisha Liquor Ban (Google Trends): The newly-elected BJP government in Odisha is exploring a phased liquor ban to tackle alcohol addiction, according to Social Security Minister Nityananda Gond. He highlighted plans to follow other states like Gujar...

The Tamil Nadu government is planning a new airport for Hosur on nearly 2,000 acres of land. Chief minister MK Stalin said this airport will handle nearly three crore passengers every year.

An action plan with Rs 500 crore is in place to combat stubble burning. 21,511 applications for subsidies on crop residue management machinery have been received. Various machinery like super SMS and happy seeder are available on subsidy. 1,30,000 C...

Supertech reported total dues to the bank and development authority amounting to about Rs 8,000 crore, while project receivables from launched and yet-to-be-launched projects exceed Rs 14,000 crore, indicating a positive net worth for these projects...

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J emphasized the crucial role of State Level Bankers' Committees (SLBCs) in advancing financial inclusion. He highlighted their potential for better coordination with governments and NGOs, effective credit planning, a...

Kerala's Health Minister, Veena George, announced plans to establish 10,000 new yoga clubs in the state this year. The move is part of the state's 'Yoga for Individual and Society' initiative, which aims to promote a healthy body and mind by warding...

Union Budget 2024: Any political party that assumes government, whether through majority or coalition, in India shoulders significant responsibilities towards society, politics, and the economy. It is crucial to allocate resources in a manner that f...

Budget 2024: The Union Budget, crafted annually by the Department of Economic Affairs within the Ministry of Finance, functions as a comprehensive financial blueprint for the nation. It details projected revenues and expenditures for the forthcoming...

India's 'Skill India' initiative has improved access to quality education and skilling, including new ITI capacities, increased apprenticeship engagement, and the launch of Skill India Digital Hub. The National Education Policy (NEP 2020) envisions ...

Delhi Police is preparing a '100 Day's Action Plan' for Modi 3.0's next 100 days. Commissioner Sanjay Arora seeks unit heads' plans by June 14, to be submitted to the Union home ministry.

Modi swearing-in ceremony: Security measures akin to those used during the G20 summit will safeguard Narendra Modi's prime ministerial swearing-in on June 9 in Delhi. Intricate ground-to-air surveillance, advanced systems, and covert snipers will en...

Gujarat government officials adopt a disturbing tactic, allowing citizens to pay bribes in installments, easing financial strain. Dubbed 'empathetically corrupt,' this method surfaces amidst reports of hefty bribes demanded, including a Rs 21 lakh d...

Israeli strikes killed 11 people in central Gaza, including a woman and three children. US President Joe Biden mentioned Israel's ceasefire offer to Hamas to end fighting. Netanyahu emphasizes the priority of destroying Hamas in a plan to wind down ...

Far-right Israeli ministers threaten to quit Netanyahu's government over a potential hostage release deal with Hamas militants outlined by Biden, risking coalition instability amid Gaza war tensions.