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New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, CCEA, has approved an 11,440 crore rupee revival package for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL). Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the media in New Delhi that the revival package was cleared in yesterday’s cabinet meeting. He said RINL is an important company in the country’s steel sector, located in Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Vaishnaw said that with the help of this package, all the employees of RINL, as well as all the people connected with the…

New Delhi: The Centre is closely monitoring the prices and availability of essential food commodities to ensure affordability for consumers and to maintain stable prices. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said that several measures have been taken by the government, such as incentivising domestic production to ensure the availability and affordability of essential food commodities. The ministry informed that the production of pulses and onions in this financial year is estimated to increase…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today issued a notification amending the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994, to streamline the local cable operator registration process. The registrations of local cable operators (LCO) will be conducted entirely online from today. The ministry said the registration certificates will be issued in real-time upon successful verification of applicant details. The validity of LCO registration has also increased to a period of five years throughout the territory…

Kochi: In a difficult battle for survival, three young siblings from Kottayam – Faizy (11), Faiha (10), and Faiz (4.5) – are urgently seeking blood stem cell donors. Diagnosed with Beta Thalassemia Major, a genetic blood disorder, their childhood is marred with frequent blood transfusions and weakness as their family fights to give them a chance at a healthy future. Despite their condition, the siblings continue to dream big. Faizy, a lively and determined sixth-grader, dreams of becoming a pilot and businessman. Faiha,…

Seagram’s Royal Stag BoomBox returns for its third edition, blending Bollywood's iconic melodies with contemporary hip-hop beats. With this season being produced by Mirchi, the immersive music festival showcased its upcoming lineup at an exclusive media preview in Mumbai on January 14th, 2025. This unique cultural fusion continues to redefine the intersection of traditional and modern Indian music, embodying the brand's 'Living it Large' philosophy. Music has been a key consumer engagement pillar for the brand.…

Maharashtra: In the heart of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, farmers have embraced Marut Drone Academy’s cutting-edge drone technology to protect and enhance their banana and cotton crops. With banana crops reaching up to 10 feet in height, the need for pesticide spraying is critical to prevent fungal diseases like Karpa, which can cause leaf blight and reduce the number of functional leaves on banana plants. Without proper spraying, the growth of the banana plant is severely hindered. Niranjan, a trained drone pilot from…

Bengaluru: “The digital revolution has benefitted the urban class and maybe the semi-urban class. I do see the next wave of growth or benefit will be for rural India. I'm pretty confident that it will happen because of the foundation that has been set,” said Mr. Rajesh Magow, Co-founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip, and Vice-Chairman, IAMAI, during a session at the 19th India Digital Summit (IDS) today. IDS 2025 is being organized by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in collaboration with the Ministry of…