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India records 22 IPOs worth over $2.5 bn in January-March period

April 22, 2021

India witnesses 22 initial public offers worth over USD 2.5 billion in the first three months …

22 IPOs mopped up USD 2,570.44 million in the first quarter of this year, including five in the …

With a robust Q1, IPO market likely to stay bullish in Q2 2021, India ranks ninth globally in …

Indian agri exports rise 18% despite Covid

April 22, 2021

Wheat export posts huge growth over last year, increasing from Rs 425 crore to Rs 3,283 crore — …

India exported agri and allied commodities worth Rs 2.74 lakh crore during April 2020—February …

Even during the difficult time of pandemic, India took care not to disturb the world food …

India becomes fastest country to administer 13 crore Covid vaccine doses: Health ministry

April 22, 2021

Cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has reached 13,01,19,…

India’s vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers (HCWs) getting …

India took only 95 days to administer 13 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine, the fastest country …

2-4 per 10,000 people infected after getting vaccinated, Covaxin works against mutant viruses: govt

April 22, 2021

Total vaccinations across the country have crossed more than 132.2 million on April 21, with …

Scientists at the ICMR said the percentage of people who have been infected by the coronavirus …

Getting infection after vaccination is known as breakthrough infection. 2-4 per 10,000 …

Modi praises Tata Group's 'compassionate gesture' in India's oxygen crisis

April 22, 2021

PM Modi says his government would ensure supply of medical oxygen across the country, with …

PM Modi praises the Tata Group for importing 24 containers to transport liquid oxygen as India …

‘Compassionate gesture’: PM Modi lauds Tata Group's move to mitigate oxygen crisis

Industry expresses confidence on PM Modi's assurance on minimal disruption to economic activities in Covid fight

April 21, 2021

Govt's decision of augmenting funds to boost vaccine production to drive the next phase of …

PHD Chamber says the address by the Prime Minister would build confidence among the people to …

PM Modi states that lockdowns should be treated as the very last option, and the focus instead …

Union Cabinet approves Rs 13,277 crore subsidy for urea produced through coal gasification

April 21, 2021

Cabinet okays for the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for the formulation of …

Union Cabinet approves a plan to boost fertilizer production in India through the use of …

According to CCEA, subsidy for urea produced through coal gasification will improve …

Punjab Farmers Received Rs 202 Cr MSP Payment Via DBT In Last One Week: Centre

April 21, 2021

Till April 18, about Rs 202.69 crore in Punjab and about Rs 1,417 crore in Haryana of MSP …

This year, a new chapter has been added in the history of public procurement as Haryana and …

For the first time, Punjab farmers are getting direct bank transfer of payment against sale of …

Second Covid wave: Lockdown should be last resort, focus on micro-containment zones, says PM Modi

April 21, 2021

PM Modi says the second wave of Covid had hit the country like a storm but makes it clear that …

PM Modi urges the states to focus on creating micro-containment zones and work together to save …

Prime Minister Modi calls upon the youth to form committees, help in Covid administration in …

‘Form mohalla committees…’: PM Modi's appeal to youth in address to nation

April 21, 2021

I request my young friends to form small committees in their societies, mohallas and apartments …

PM Modi informs that work is on to increase the number of hospital beds, adding that large …

PM Modi makes an appeal to children as well, asks them to create such an atmosphere in their …

Scale up capacity to cover all citizens in shortest possible time, PM Modi tells vaccine manufacturers

April 21, 2021

"Throughout this process of developing and manufacturing vaccines, the country has constantly …

Govt ensured that all the vaccine manufacturers not only get all possible help and logistic …

PM Modi urges the vaccine manufacturers to continuously scale up the production capacity to …

EPFO net new enrolments grow nearly 20% to 12.37 lakh in February

April 21, 2021

Of the 12.37 lakh net EPFO subscribers added during the month of February 2021, around 7.56 …

Net new enrolments with retirement fund body EPFO grew by nearly 20% to 12.37 lakh in February …

Age-wise analysis indicates that during February 2021, the age-bracket of 22-25 has registered …

Adar Poonawalla thanks PM Narendra Modi, FM Sitharaman for 'decisive policy changes, swift financial aid'

April 21, 2021

SII CEO Adar Poonawalla thanks PM Modi and Nirmala Sitharaman for swift financial aid that he …

Adar Poonawalla thanks govt for 'decisive policy changes, swift financial aid'

Modi gives nod for Rs 3,000 crore credit support for SII to boost COVID-19 vaccine production

Tata, Reliance groups pledge help to increase production, supply of medical oxygen for Covid-19 patients

April 21, 2021

PM @narendramodi's appeal to the people of India is laudatory and we at the Tata Group, are …

Tata group is importing 24 cryogenic containers to transport liquid oxygen and help ease the …

The Tata Group and the Reliance Group announces that they would be helping the government's …

Your stubbornness can bring huge results: PM Modi's appeal to kids in address to nation

April 21, 2021

PM Modi urges the youth to form committees in their societies, colonies and apartments to …

PM Modi makes an appeal to children as well, asking them to create such an atmosphere in their …

PM Modi addresses the nation amid India’s coronavirus crisis, says let’s save ourselves from …

New oxygen plants in states, using industrial oxygen for medical use, Oxygen Express - we are doing everything: PM Modi

April 21, 2021

We are trying to ensure availability to all who need it. The Centre, states and private sectors …

PM Modi says new oxygen plants in states, using industrial oxygen for medical use, Oxygen …

Efforts on to increase beds, make oxygen available to all those who need it: PM Narendra Modi

All in a Day's Work: PM Modi's Monday Marathon of Covid-19 Meetings While Fasting

April 20, 2021

PM Modi, who is on seventh day of a nine-day-long Navratri fasting period, held back-to-back …

PM Modi holds a comprehensive meeting with some top doctors and reviews about the status of …

PM Modi calls up several CMs and discussed about ongoing vaccination drive, healthcare …

11.6 lakh farmers have got 24k cr as MSP through wheat procurement

April 20, 2021

Food Ministry says this is for the first time, Punjab farmers have started receiving payments …

Food ministry says the procurement of wheat has so far benefited 11.6 lakh farmers with an MSP …

Centre has plans to procure around 427 lakh tonnes of wheat in the current RMS at MSP in the …

From May 1st, everyone above 18 will be eligible for Coronavirus vaccine, announces Modi govt

April 20, 2021

From May 1st, every India above the age of 18 years will be eligible for taking the vaccine …

The Centre has asked the companies to scale up the production of the vaccines as the Phase 3 …

Modi Govt has decentralized the vaccine order format in Phase 3, this means that the states …

Covid-19: Jabs opened for 18+; states, companies, private hospitals to get 50% of supplies

April 20, 2021

Pharma companies manufacturing in India will be free to sell 50% of their production to states …

States and hospital chains will be allowed to procure vaccines directly from manufacturers and …

In a big step to accelerate the pace of vaccination, the Centre on Monday permitted anyone …

Centre gives nod for Rs 4,500 crore credit support for SII, Bharat Biotech to boost COVID-19 vaccine production

April 20, 2021

Govt announces that it has given in-principle approval for credit to vaccine manufacturers, …

Union Finance Ministry approves a sanction of Rs 3,000 crore credit for SII and Rs 1,500 crore …

Govt lends financial support to Vaccine manufacturers as the government decided to open up …

PM Modi Meets Pharma Leaders, Urges Industry To Ensure Seamless Supply Of Medicine

April 20, 2021

The Prime Minister appreciates the efforts of doctors, medical and para-medical staff for …

With India facing the second wave of the Coronavirus, PM Modi interacts with health experts and …

PM Modi lauds the efforts of the pharma industry and highlighted that the industry had …

PM Modi holds meet with leading doctors, gives mantra to control second wave of Covid-19

April 20, 2021

Covid-19: PM Modi urges doctors to connect with their colleagues in 2-3 tier cities and consult …

PM Modi urges doctors counsel patients admitted in hospitals and encourages doctors to practice …

Last year, during the same time, it was due to our doctors' hard work and nation's strategy …

PM Modi writes letter to deaf-mute painter, says facing tough challenges with self-confidence takes one to new heights in life

April 19, 2021

PM Modi writes letter to deaf-mute painter, says facing tough challenges with self-confidence …

Ajay Garg, a deaf-mute painter from Jaipur, thrilled to receive a response from the Prime …

Your life is an inspiration to many people who have at one point or another faced difficulties …

Start-up funding touches new high in 2021

April 19, 2021

Investors infuse a whopping $4.4 billion into Indian start-ups in the January-March quarter, …

Besides large venture capital funds like Prosus Ventures, Tiger Global and SoftBank that have …

Barely four months into the current calendar year and the startup sector has already birthed 10 …

India becomes fastest country to administer 12 crore vaccinations as Covid-19 cases surge

April 19, 2021

India becomes fastest country to administer 12 crore vaccinations

India takes only 92 days to administer 12 crore coronavirus vaccinations

India has administered 12,26,22,590 Covid-19 vaccine shots, according to a provisional report …

Oxygen Express: Railways to create green corridor for fast movement of oxygen

April 19, 2021

Indian Railways to run "Oxygen Express" trains

Oxygen Express trains to transport medical oxygen as well as cylinders across key corridors

Fully prepared to transport Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) and oxygen cylinders to ensure adequate …

PM Narendra Modi reviews Covid situation in Varanasi, focusses on ‘test, track and treat’

April 19, 2021

PM Modi reviews Covid-19 situation in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi

PM Modi directs officials to ramp up efforts to tackle the surge in cases and provide all …

PM Modi asks officials to focus on the strategy of ‘testing, tracking and treating’ adopted …

Medical infrastructure helped Varanasi in fight against Covid-19, says PM Modi

April 19, 2021

PM Modi reviews Covid-19 situation in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi

Varanasi has been able to fight the coronavirus disease because of its robust medical …

PM Modi reiterates the importance of masks and urged all to ensure ‘do gaj ki doori’

PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation in Varanasi; directs officials for all possible assistance

April 19, 2021

PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation in Varanasi, directs officials for all possible assistance

PM Modi apprised about testing, the availability of beds, medicines, vaccines, and manpower, etc.…

Varanasi: Emphasising the importance of vaccination, PM Modi says that the administration …

We will successfully fight Covid-19 with even greater speed: PM Modi

April 18, 2021

PM Modi reviews the status of preparedness to handle the Covid-19 in view of rising cases

There is no substitute for testing, tracking and treatment: PM Modi

All necessary measures must be taken to ramp up the availability of hospital beds for COVID …

Need to ramp up vaccine production, ensure availability of beds: PM Modi

April 18, 2021

PM Modi reviews the availability and supply of ventilators, oxygen and medicines to fight the …

PM Modi calls for utilising the entire national capacity across private and public sectors to …

Together India had defeated COVID-19 last year and India can do it again, with the same …

Use entire national capacity to step up Covid vaccine production, PM tells officials

April 18, 2021

Amid a record spike in Covid-19 cases, PM Modi directs officials to make all efforts to utilise …

PM Modi reviews the availability of the life-saving drug Remdesivir, used in treatment of …

Centre working to expedite completion of 162 oxygen manufacturing plants at hospitals that have …

Top akhada announces end of Kumbh after PM Modi's appeal

April 18, 2021

Juna Akhada's Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri announces the conclusion of Kumbh in …

PM Modi appeals to keep this year's Kumbh Mela "symbolic" amid rising Covid cases

Niranjani Akhada, one of the largest naga sanyasi akhadas after the Juna akhada, announces its …

Mamata put future of millions of Bengal's youth at stake to secure Bhaipo's future: PM Modi

April 18, 2021

Mamata Banerjee has put the future of millions of youth at stake to secure the future of her '…

In the last 10 years, Didi's government has made old industries shut and forced youths to …

Mamata Didi hates the names of Maa Ganga and Lord Shri Ram. Her hatred has increased so much …

PM Modi meets kin of BJP workers killed in political violence in West Bengal

April 18, 2021

PM Modi meets the kin of BJP workers who were killed in several political violence incidents in …

PM Modi meets the family of deceased brothers Dharamvir (35) and Rambabu Sav (20) who were …

PM Modi meets Chandan Sav (33) who was killed allegedly by some workers of the opposition party …

Her politics has crossed a dangerous limit of vengeance: PM Modi slams Mamata

April 18, 2021

Her politics isn't limited to just protests, but it has crossed a dangerous limit of vengeance: …

Bengal needs a 'double engine' government rather than the one that blocks development: PM Modi

In the last 10 years, Didi betrayed people of West Bengal in the name of development: PM Modi

TMC broken, CM Mamata Banerjee playing 'politics with dead bodies': PM

April 18, 2021

Trinamool Congress supremo has an old habit of doing politics with dead bodies: PM Modi

Mamata Banerjee has stood as a wall between West Bengal's people and and central welfare schemes:…

After four phases, TMC is broken to pieces and 'Didi, bhatija' will be vanquished after eight …

Forex reserves surge by USD 4.34 bn to USD 581.21 bn

April 17, 2021

Gold reserves increases by USD 1.30 billion to USD 35.32 billion in the reporting week, the RBI …

India’s forex reserves surged by USD 4.34 billion to USD 581.21 billion in the week ended April …

India’s reserve position with the IMF risen by USD 24 million to USD 4.95 billion in the …

Direct MSP transfers begin, Punjab farmers ring in the new

April 17, 2021

Earlier, arhtiyas gave us a cheque. After we took our crop to the mandi, everything was in the …

Ravi Bhagat, Director, Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, says a large …

FCI asks the Punjab government to provide the land records of farmers in order to transfer MSP …

Covid-19 vaccinations near 12 crore-mark in India: Health ministry

April 17, 2021

Cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 11,97,87,239, …

3,96,39,132 and 10,44,958 beneficiaries over 45 to 60 years old have been administered the …

Total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country approached the 12 crore-mark …

Govt aids Bharat Biotech with ₹65 crore grant, 3 PSUs’ support to make Covaxin

April 17, 2021

Bharat Biotech, the co-developer of the vaccine, would get ₹65 cr to repurpose its new …

Maharashtra state-owned Haffkine will be provided around ₹65 cr by Govt for setting up a …

Govt announces financial support to four firms including Bharat Biotech International and …

Covid-19: Govt’s 4-pronged strategy for vaccine development

April 17, 2021

Govt has adopted a four-pronged strategy on a state-private sector partnership model for …

Govt adopts a four-pronged strategy, under the directions of the PM to accelerate the pathway …

4-pronged strategy for vaccine development are: ensuring financial support to vaccine makers; …

Modi’s Mission Corona: 5 big decisions in 3 days, from reducing the price of Remdesivir to oxygen import

April 17, 2021

Manufacturers of Remdesivir have been asked to reduce the price by the centre and ramp up the …

Government to import 50,000 MT of medical oxygen to address the shortage in the hospitals

Coronavirus vaccines cleared for use in the US, the UK, the European Union, and Japan will get …

PM Narendra Modi reviews oxygen status, production to be increased

April 17, 2021

Ensure free movement of vehicles carrying medical oxygen: PM Modi to officials

PM Modi reviews the status of oxygen availability across 12 high burden

PM Modi asks officials to ensure synergy across ministries and state governments to ensure …

PM Narendra Modi asks officials to ensure seamless, free movement of tankers carrying oxygen

April 17, 2021

PM Modi was briefed about production capacity in the country to meet the rising demand of …

PM Modi took a comprehensive review to ensure adequate medical-grade oxygen supply in the country

PM stresses that it is important to ensure synergy across ministries & state governments, asks …

Cotton exports to jump 20 pc in 2020-21 season: CAI

April 16, 2021

We are expecting the exports to go up by 10 lakh bales this season to 60 lakh bales due to …

CAI estimates cotton exports to increase by 20% to 60 lakh bales in the 2020-21 season that …

In 2019-20 season, cotton exports stand at 50 lakh bales, says CAI

Wheat Procurement in Full Swing, Farmers Getting MSP in Their Bank Accounts: Food Secy

April 16, 2021

Food Secretary Shudhanshu Pandey says wheat procurement has gained pace in the ongoing Rabi …

Food Secretary says the government of India is committed to purchase wheat at MSP and ensure …

Food Secretary Shudhanshu Pandey says from the current RMS 2021-22 onwards, transfer of MSP …

Covid: 100 new hospitals to have own oxygen plant under PM-CARES, says govt

April 16, 2021

In view of increasing demand for medical oxygen, the empowered group also decided to float a …

Union government says that 100 new hospitals will have their own oxygen plant under PM-CARES Fund

Covid-19: 50,000 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to be imported, says the Govt

Wheat procurement rises to 64.79 lakh tonnes, says Food Secretary

April 16, 2021

Govt's wheat procurement has increased to 64.79 lakh tonnes so far in the ongoing 2021-22 …

In the year-ago period, only 60 tonne of wheat was procured, while in the previous year of 2019-…

Huge quantity of wheat is being purchased and the reports of low procurement is "baseless" and …