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Fiscal Deficit Touches 135.1% of FY21 Budget Estimates at End of November 2020
In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit stood at Rs 10,75,507 crore at the end of November 2020, according to the latest data released by the Controller General of Accounts.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal Launches IRCTC's Upgraded E-ticketing Website With Personalised Features
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal this upgraded eticketing platform for booking of online Railway tickets, will enhance passenger convenience, he said.
UP, Bengal Achieve Elimination Target of Deadly Kala-azar Disease, Bihar & Jhakhand See Few Cases
Bihar, which has traditionally had a large burden of Kala-Azar, has achieved elimination target in almost all except four blocks located in districts of Siwan and Saran (out of 458 blocks).
PM Narendra Modi Reviews Projects Worth Over Rs 1 Lakh Crore in 34th 'Pragati' Meeting
A number of programmes and grievances were also reviewed, an official statement said, adding that the projects of the ministries of railways, road transport and highways, and housing and urban affairs were discussed.
Govt Approves Rs 3,000 Crore Project to Set Up Western Dock at Paradip Port
The decision to set up a western dock was taken by the Union Cabinet in its meeting held on Wednesday, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.
Even BJP Leadership Has Lost Hope in MCD Ruled by Party, Says AAP Leader Durgesh Pathak
Addressing a press conference, Pathak claimed North MCD mayor Jai Prakash had met Union Minister of State (Finance) Anurag Thakur in in October, seeking financial aid for the civic body which is facing a fund-crunch.
Govt Mops Up Rs 8,965 Crore Till Nov from Auctioned, Allotted Coal Blocks
These revenue figures consist of upfront amount and monthly premium only, while royalty and taxes or cess are payable over and above these payments, the coal ministry said.
Ahead of Talks with Govt, Protesting Farmers Defer Proposed Tractor March
Earlier this week, Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 unions leading protests at Delhi border points, had announced a tractor march from the Singhu and the Tikri borders to the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Highway on December 30.
55-Year-Old Jammu Resident Goes Into Deep Coma After Contracting Covid-19, Recovers in a Week
A 55-year-old man, with co-morbidities, had contracted Covid-19 with mild symptoms and isolated himself at his home in Jammu.
Delhi Police to Inform Personnel about Date, Time of Covid-19 Vaccine Via SMS
The date, time and place of vaccination for each police personnel will be intimated to him/her on their mobile number, according to an official order issued by Special Commissioner of Police, Operations and Licensing, Dr Muktesh Chander to senior officers...
Delhi Police Commissioner Visits Singhu Border, Reviews Law and Order Situation
The Delhi Police took to Twitter to inform the people about the traffic situation at the border points.
Renowned Urdu Poet and Critic Shamsur Rahman Faruqi Dies at 85
The Padma Shri poet was discharged from a hospital in Delhi on November 23 after recovering from coronavirus.
ED Attaches Assets Worth Rs 4,109cr in Agri Gold Ponzi Scheme Spread Across Andhra, K'taka and Other States
The assets attached provisionally under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) are located in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
Delhi HC Seeks Police Stand on Plea for SIT Probe into Death of Man Forced to Sing National Anthem
The SIT probe is being sought into the death of a man who, according to a viral video, was allegedly beaten up by police officers and forced to sing the national anthem in his injured condition during the Delhi riots earlier this year.
Zydus Cadila Seeks Govt Nod to Start Phase-III Clinical Trials of Covid-19 Vaccine ZyCoVD
Drug firm Zydus Cadila said its vaccine against COVID-19, 'ZyCoVD', has been found to be safe and immunogenic in the first two phases of clinical trials.
Adani Power Terminates Pact to Buy 49% Stake in Odisha Power Gen Corp
In June this year, Adani Power had announced inking a share sale and purchase agreement (SSPA) to acquire from AES OPGC Holding and AES India Pvt Ltd (collectively referred as sellers) total 89,30,237 equity shares held in OPGC representing 49 per cent of...