Agriculture emerges as 2nd largest contributor to GDP: ASSOCHAM analysis
ADITYA RAJ DAS / NEW DELHI Agriculture, forestry and fishing, the bright spot of the Indian economy in the midst of Covid-19 has emerged as the second largest contributor to…
COVID 19: Belgium hit hard by second pandemic wave
WEB DESK Belgium has recorded a steep rise in coronavirus infections. The government has ordered bars and restaurants to close, and urged people to wear face masks and work from…
Hindustan Unilever Q2 net profit rises 9% to ₹2,009 cr
Declares interim dividend of Rs 14 per share BUSINESS DESK FMCG major Hindustan Unilever on Tuesday reported 9% increase in its net profit at ₹2,009 crore for the quarter ending…
Bihar: Special Corona Testing Drive to be launched before polls in
Staff Reporter / Patna A Special Corona Testing Drive will be launched in containment areas of Bihar before three-phase State Assembly Elections in the state. Rapid Antigen test will be…
Govt initiatives to foster steel usage in rural economy: Pradhan
BY ANDALIB AKHTER UNION Minister for Steel Dharmendra Pradhan today said that government has taken several initiatives which will foster steel usage in rural economy. Addressing a webinar on Atmanirbhar…
India invites British govt to exploit business potential in North East
WEB DESK INDIA has invited the British Government and the private sector for exploiting huge business potential in North Eastern Region of India. In a virtual meeting with officials of…
Over 90 LMT paddy procured from farmers so far: Govt
ONKAR SINGH Union government has said that Paddy procurement for Kharif Marketing Season-2020-21 is going on smoothly in the procuring states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh,…
Australia to join Malabar Naval exercise with India, US & Japan
WEB DESK Australia will join Malabar naval exercise involving India, US and Japan. Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds said, the Malabar drill is a milestone opportunity for the Australian Defence…
Rajnath approves new DRDO Procurement Manual-2020
AMN / NEW DELHI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a new DRDO Procurement Manual-2020. Defence Minister’s Office said, in a tweet, that this will encourage more participation of the…
Gadkari lays foundation stone of multi-modal logistic park in Assam
AMN / WEB DESK UNION Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today virtually laid the foundation stone for the first-ever multi-modal logistic park of the country in Assam.…