RBI imposes restrictions on deposit of old notes until Dec 30

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday has imposed new conditions on deposit of old notes exceeding Rs 5,000 in a bank account till Dec 30.

Less cash economy to help India leap frog to levels of developed world in doing business: ASSOCHAM President

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold drive to take the economy into a ‘less cash’ mode through a multi-pronged strategy would not only check the menace of black money and corruption but would also lead to a large part of the informal economy into the organised sector , said ASSOCHAM President Sunil Kanoria.

Narendra Modi meets members of India-Japan Business Leaders’ Forum

Tokyo, Nov 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met members of the India-Japan Business Leaders’ Forum here and said Japan can take advantage of the conducive business environment in India.

Cabinet approves MoU with AARDO in the field of rural development

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday given its approval to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the African Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) for capacity building programmes in the field of rural development.

Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to Varistha Pension Bima Yojana, 2003 and Varistha Pension Bima Yojana, 2014

New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana (VPBY) 2003 launched on July 14, 2003 and Varistha Pension Bima Yojana (VPBY) 2014 launched on Aug 14, 2014.

Cabinet approves provision of submarine optical fibre cable connectivity between Chennai, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

New Delhi, Sept 21 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday given its approval for provision of a direct communication link through a dedicated submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) between Mainland (Chennai) and Port Blair & five other islands viz. Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Havelock, Kamorta and Great Nicobar.

PM urges gems and jewellery industry to work towards establishing a global presence

New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the gems and jewellery sector in India to look beyond the domestic market and establish a global presence.

Union Cabinet appraises Modi of a joint issue of postage stamps between Department of Posts, Portugal Post

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of a joint issue of postage stamps between Department of Posts and Portugal Post.

Qatar’s Al Sawari Holding signs MoU during PM Modi’s Doha visit

Doha, June 7 (IBNS) Al Sawari Holding, one of Qatar’s leading private companies with interests across hospitality, real estate and education sectors today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and management agreements to mark its entry into India.

IMF quotas should reflect global economic realities: Modi

New Delhi, Mar 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said even now, IMF quotas do not reflect the global economic realities.

Titan Eyeplus answers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ call

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Titan Eyeplus, India’s leading eyewear retail chain from Titan Company Limited, was a proud participant of the Make in India Week hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, last week in Mumbai.

Introduction of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill approved

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Wednesday gave its approval for introduction of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill, 2015 in Parliament during the current session.