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Union Budget: Schemes for providing internship opportunities in top companies launched, what is the internship allowance?

Jul 24, 2024, at 12:48 am

The Indian Government will launch a comprehensive scheme for providing internship opportunities in top companies, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday.

Union Budget: Prime Minister's development initiative for North-East 'PM-DevINE announced

Feb 01, 2022, at 11:12 pm

A new scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East, PM-DevINE was announced by the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 here on Tuesday.

ATM: Government assures citizens that there is adequate supply of currency

Apr 18, 2018, at 01:34 am

New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): Amid reports that ATMs in several parts of the country are going dry, the centre on Tuesday assured that there is adequate supply of currency in the country.

Cabinet approves New Bill to ban Unregulated Deposit Schemes and Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2018

Feb 21, 2018, at 01:29 am

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS): In a major policy initiative to protect the savings of the investors, Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to introduce the following bills in the Parliament:-

Cabinet approves Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2017 to replace the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017

Feb 08, 2018, at 02:39 am

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given Ex-post facto approval to the modifications carried out in the replacement Bill, which replaced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2017, and which has been passed by the Parliament as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2018.

Cabinet approves implementation of CCEA decision on closure of Tungabhadra Steel Products Limited

Jan 10, 2018, at 10:49 pm

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister  Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of the CCEA decision on closure of Tungabhadra Steel Products Limited (TSPL) regarding disposal of its immovable assets. 

Cabinet approves Cadre review of Group 'A' Executive Cadre of Central Industrial Security Force

Jan 10, 2018, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Cadre review of Group 'A' Executive Cadre of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). 

World Bank projects 7.3 percent growth rate for India in 2018

Jan 10, 2018, at 02:01 pm

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): Giving positive news to people in the country, the World Bank has projected India'a growth rate to 7.3 per cent in 2018.

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister holds its third meeting

Dec 21, 2017, at 04:46 am

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) held its  3rd meeting on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Dr Bibek Debroy, Chairman, EAC-PM & Member, NITI Aayog.

Cabinet approves setting up of the 15th Finance Commission

Nov 22, 2017, at 10:31 pm

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired byPrime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the setting up of the 15th Finance Commission. Under Article 280 (1) of the Constitution,it is a Constitutional obligation.

Cabinet approves agreement between India and Belarus on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for mutual benefit in the areas of science, technology, agriculture

Nov 16, 2017, at 10:05 pm

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Agreement between the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for mutual benefit in the areas of science, technology, agriculture, etc.

Cabinet approves the establishment of the National Anti-profiteering Authority under GST

Nov 16, 2017, at 09:59 pm

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the creation of the posts of Chairman and Technical Members of the National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) under GST, following up immediately on yesterday's sharp reduction in the GST rates of a large number of items of mass consumption.

Cabinet approves closure of loss making Bharat Wagon and Engineering Company

Aug 24, 2017, at 12:58 am

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of Ministry of Railways to close the Bharat Wagon and Engineering Company Limited (BWEL) - a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under Ministry of Railways.

President Pranab Mukhjeree, PM Modi roll out historic GST reform

Jul 01, 2017, at 05:45 am

New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Stating that India is all set to embark on a new journey, President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday midnight rolled out the historic Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in the Parliament.

Apple CEO meets PM Narendra Modi

Jun 27, 2017, at 01:55 pm

Washington, June 27 (IBNS): Tech giant Apple CEO Tim Cook met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is currently visiting the US.

PM Modi reviews progress towards beginning of GST on July 1

Jun 06, 2017, at 12:52 am

New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the status of GST, which is to be implemented from July 1.

GST to be biggest achievement of Modi Govt; fin inclusion, digital other big milestones: ASSOCHAM

May 21, 2017, at 12:34 am

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): As the Narendra Modi is about to complete three years in office, its biggest achievement on economic front would be the Goods and Services Tax which is near a roll-out, while financial inclusion, digitisation and public investment on infrastructure like railways and power distribution are perceived as other credible steps for structural changes in the economy, the ASSOCHAM has said.

Tata Steel conferred the Prime Minister’s trophy for Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant in India for 2013-14

Apr 19, 2017, at 10:01 pm

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Tata Steel Limited bagged the PM’s trophy for Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant for the year 2013-14, the Steel Minister’s Trophy for the year 2012-13 and a Certificate of Excellence 2011-12 for being the ‘Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant’ in the country, at a ceremony held in Mumbai.

European Investment Bank President calls on PM Modi

Apr 01, 2017, at 12:26 am

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Werner Hoyer, President, European Investment Bank called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

GST: Cabinet's approval gives boost to our reform agenda, says Modi

Mar 21, 2017, at 01:39 am

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the approval of the four Goods and Services Tax-related bills by the Union Cabinet is a boost to his government's reform agenda.

Business like budget; high on reforms, rural demand & infra: ASSOCHAM

Feb 02, 2017, at 12:24 am

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Apex industry body ASSOCHAM today congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for giving a truly workman and business-like Budget, with a great focus on rural economy, small and medium enterprises, small income tax payers and importantly bringing reforms in political funding.

Let Budget be presented on Feb 1, ASSOCHAM to opp parties

Jan 15, 2017, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Making a strong appeal to different political parties to let the Union Budget for 2017-18 be presented to Parliament on Feb 1, the apex industry chamber ASSOCHAM on Sunday said the advancement to this effect would help the government to begin its capital and other expenditure right from April and revive the much needed economic growth.

Effective implementation of schemes announced by PM will boost India’s economic growth: ASSOCHAM

Jan 04, 2017, at 03:35 am

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IBNS): Terming the steps announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on New Year’s Eve as ‘extremely positive for the Indian economy,’ apex industry body ASSOCHAM today said that the focus should now be on effective implementation of these schemes to drive economic growth.

Take digital era to in flights; ASSOCHAM seeks PM nod

Dec 28, 2016, at 09:51 pm

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): In an era of digital push, the ASSOCHAM has approached the Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi and other concerned senior ministers to permit satellite –based ‘In Flight Connectivity (IFC)’ in the aircraft flying over the Indian air space, both for the domestic and foreign airlines.

Soft Bank CEO meets Narendra Modi

Dec 03, 2016, at 01:24 am

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS): Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO ,Soft Bank,Japan, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Friday.

Lok Sabha passes Income Tax amendment bill

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:49 am

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the tax amendment bill.