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India has received USD 1.16 billion in climate finance so far: Govt

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- India has so far received USD 1.16 billion for climate projects through the financial mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Government inform... Read More


5th JWG: India, Spain review bilateral defence cooperation

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- India and Spain held a key meeting on Thursday to review the ongoing bilateral defence cooperation, and agreed to focus on a "closer collaboration" in the sector, particularly in ... Read More


Showcause notices to 18 medical colleges for non-compliance with anti-ragging norms

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The UGC has issued showcause notices to 18 medical colleges for non-compliance with anti-ragging regulations, officials said on Thursday. The defaulter colleges include two each ... Read More


No funds to 6 states under PVTG welfare scheme in 2022-23: Govt

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The Centre on Thursday said several states, including Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, did not receive funds under a scheme for socioeconomic development of Particularly... Read More


Jaishankar says deportation not new, assures engagement with US to prevent mistreatment

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The process of deportation is not new and has been ongoing for several years, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. He added that the government is engaging wit... Read More


'Adopted own procedure': SC questions TN Governor's delay over assent to Bills

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday raised serious concerns over the prolonged delay by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi in granting assent to Bills passed by the state legislative assembly... Read More


New income tax Bill not to have provisos, explanations

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The new income tax Bill, to be introduced in Parliament next week, will not have long sentences, provisos and explanations, Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday. ... Read More


With over Rs 4.40L cr investment proposals, Mamata calls Bengal 'prime destination' for businessmen

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- On the concluding day of the Bengal Global Business Summit, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Thursday, announced that the state government received investment proposals worth over... Read More


Bengal's Juyel on target; boxers Shiva, Lovlina dominate ring

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Juyel Sarkar, a student of the Bengal Archery Academy in Jhargram, brought glory to West Bengal by clinching the gold medal in the recurve section at the 38th National Games being... Read More


Bharti Airtel Dec qtr net profit rises over five-fold to '16,134 cr

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Bharti Airtel on Thursday reported more than five-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 16,134.6 crore boosted by consolidation of the Indus Tower business and benefits of ta... Read More