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Revised MSME norms, credit guarantees and procurement reforms to aid small businesses: MoS Shobha Karandlaje

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- The Government of India has taken several steps to promote ease of doing business for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and create a conducive ecosystem for their growt... Read More


Senior Congress leader P Indira to take over as Kannur Corpn Mayor

Kannur, Dec. 19 -- Former KPCC president and Kannur MP, K Sudhakaran has announced that senior Congress woman leader, Adv P Indira (56) will assume office as the sixth Mayor of Kannur Corporation. Ad... Read More


Union Budget likely on February 1 despite Sunday; final call awaited

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to present the union Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on February 1, 2026 despite the date falling on a Sunday, highly placed sour... Read More


Jakhar questions Mann's proposed special session, raises law & order concerns

Chandigarh, Dec. 19 -- BJP leader Sunil Jakhar has questioned the Punjab government's decision to convene a special Assembly session over the Centre's move to rename the MGNREGA scheme, suggesting tha... Read More


Jaishankar seeks Dutch support as India-EU FTA enters "decisive phase"

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- India and the Netherlands on Friday held discussions to further strengthen cooperation in key strategic domains, including semiconductors, cyberspace and advanced technologies, w... Read More


PM presents Rs. 500 Bn Supplementary Estimate to Parliament

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya presented a Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion to Parliament yesterday (18) to restore the livelihoods of the people affected by the ... Read More


PM Modi's two-day Assam tour to boost tourism & industrial growth

India, Dec. 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Assam from December 20, an event Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described as "significant, symbolic and substantial... Read More


No LPG shortage, assures Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament yesterday that there will be no LP Gas shortage in the country in the future. The Ministe... Read More


Trains to N-E to resume on January 1

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena informed Parliament yesterday (18) that train services to the North and East will be fully resumed from January 1, 20... Read More


Gold stays near $4320 as markets price in future Fed easing

Mumbai, Dec. 19 -- Gold traded around $4320 per ounce on Friday, heading for a second weekly gain, as softer-than-expected US inflation boosted expectations of future interest-rate cuts. Headline CPI ... Read More