February 7, 2025 1:53 PM

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Tripura Destination Business Conclave to attract ₹3,000 crore investment

The Tripura Destination Business Conclave, which began today, is set to attract investments worth ₹3,000 crore, according to State Industries & Commerce Secretary, Kiran Gitte. The event has drawn 150 investors from across India, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, West Bengal...

February 7, 2025 1:50 PM

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Over 4,300 FPOs registered on e-NAM: Agriculture Minister

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said over 4300 Farm Producers’ Organisations have registered with the e-NAM portal till the end of last year and over 4 crore 80 lakh farmers of these FPOs have received payments to the tune of 249 crore rupees. Replying to supplementaries during the ...

February 7, 2025 2:09 PM

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RBI reduces interest rates for first time in nearly 5 years

Almost after 5 years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, from 6.50 per cent to 6.25 per cent. Governor Sanjay Malhotra made the announcement today in Mumbai, following a three-day meeting of the MPC. As a result, the standing deposit facility (SDF) r...

February 7, 2025 1:29 PM

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NDA MPs from Bihar felicitate PM Modi for Union Budget announcements

NDA MPs from Bihar today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House. During the meeting, the MPs of BJP, JD(U) and LJP (R) felicitated Mr. Modi. Union Ministers Giriraj Singh, Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Chirag Paswan were also present at the meeting. It came in the backdrop of several announce...

February 7, 2025 1:24 PM

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Consumer Affairs Dept sets up AI-enabled helpline for grievance resolution

The Department of Consumer Affairs has set up an AI-enabled National Consumer Helpline (NCH) system which offers sector-wise analysis of grievances. The Helpline is accessible for any grievances related to products or services via the toll-free number: 1-9-1-5 or through its website “consumer helpli...

February 7, 2025 1:14 PM

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Bangladesh: Uncontrolled mob torches former President Abdul Hamid’s residence

In Bangladesh, last night an uncontrolled mob vandalised and set fire to the residence of former president Abdul Hamid in Kishoreganj district. According to local media reports, a large crowd stormed the house, broke into the premises, and looted valuables before setting fire. Earlier in the evening...