Delhi's Rs 10 Crore Collateral-Free Loan Scheme for MSMEs
Delhi government announces credit guarantee scheme offering loans up to Rs 10 crore without collateral to boost small businesses, innovation and job creation in the capital.
Category : Politics
Naidu Plans 500 Lakh MT Horticulture Output in AP Districts
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu instructs officials to achieve 500 lakh metric tonnes horticulture output in Rayalaseema, Prakasam, Markapuram districts, focusing on global market demand and irrigation projects.
Ex-Minister Slams CM Mann Over Bhai Kanhaiya Reference in SYL Row
Former Punjab minister Pargat Singh criticizes CM Bhagwant Mann for invoking Bhai Kanhaiya's legacy during SYL canal talks with Haryana, calling it inappropriate and disrespectful to Sikh spiritual values.
Bajwa Slams Mann Over Punjab Water Rights 'Betrayal'
Punjab's Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa criticizes Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for failing to defend the state's water rights during a joint press conference with Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini.
Four Dead in Solapur Truck Crash During Religious Tour
A tragic road accident in Solapur's Mangalwedha area claimed four lives and injured eight, including children, as a speeding truck rammed into a vehicle carrying devotees returning from a pilgrimage.
NDMC Seals Illegal Borewell at The Lalit Hotel
New Delhi Municipal Council has sealed one illegal borewell at The Lalit hotel and identified two more. The agency has asked DPCC to assess environmental compensation for unauthorized groundwater extraction.
Neeru Katyal Gupta Assumes Role as Ludhiana MC Commissioner
2016-batch IAS officer Neeru Katyal Gupta officially became Ludhiana's municipal commissioner on Tuesday, pledging accelerated development and improved public services.
SAD Asks Government for Charhdi Kala Fund Details
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has formally requested the government to provide comprehensive details regarding the Charhdi Kala Fund, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in its management and utilization.
MSRTC Makes EV Charging Mandatory at New Fuel Stations
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation mandates EV charging infrastructure at all new retail fuel outlets on its land under PPP model, accelerating green mobility transition.
India-EU Sign Historic FTA, Defence Partnership at Summit
India and the European Union announced a landmark free trade agreement and security partnership at their summit, with PM Modi calling it a tide-turning moment that will boost trade, innovation and global supply chains.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami Calls UCC a Golden Chapter
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated the first Uniform Civil Code Day, declaring it a historic achievement that establishes social justice and equality in the state.
J&K Flood Relief to be Allocated by Damage, Not Constituencies
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarifies that flood relief funds will be distributed based on actual damage assessment rather than political constituencies, with specific issues to be addressed during upcoming budget discussions.
India-Greece Tourism Talks: Shekhawat Meets Greek Counterpart
Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met Greek counterpart Olga Kefalogianni in New Delhi to discuss enhancing bilateral tourism, cultural exchanges, and economic cooperation between India and Greece.
Odisha Farmers' Bandh: Traffic Disruptions in Bhubaneswar
A statewide bandh called by Navnirman Krushak Sangathan on Wednesday may affect traffic in Bhubaneswar as farmers protest paddy procurement issues, smart meter installations, and pollution fines.
MP HC Sets Up Judicial Commission for Indore Water Contamination Probe
Madhya Pradesh High Court has constituted a judicial commission to investigate water contamination issues in Indore, with the order reserved after hearings and released late at night.
EEOC May Narrow Pregnant Worker Protections Under New Leadership
The EEOC under Republican Chair Andrea Lucas is reviewing pregnancy accommodation rules, potentially impacting thousands of cases. Experts warn this could reduce protections for pregnant workers nationwide.
Odisha Withdraws 'No PUCC, No Fuel' Rule After HC Order
Odisha government withdraws directive requiring valid pollution certificates for fuel purchase after Orissa High Court questions legality. Court clarifies PUCC issuance rules.
Moquim's New Party to Include Odisha, Congress in Name
Expelled Congress leader Mohammed Moquim reveals his proposed regional party will incorporate both 'Odisha' and 'Congress' in its title, with consultations ongoing for final name selection.
Amritsar Police Busts Narco-Arms Smuggling Module, Seizes Heroin
Amritsar police arrested four operatives, seized 1.5kg heroin, Rs 1.98 lakh drug money, two pistols, and 34 Pakistan Ordnance Factory cartridges, busting a cross-border smuggling module.
Congress Candidate Withdraws After Alleged Abduction
Congress's Latur ZP candidate Anjana Choudhary reappeared and withdrew her nomination after abduction allegations, shocking party members and boosting BJP's morale in the district.
Madurai EVM Awareness Vans for 2026 Elections
Madurai District Collector K J Praveen Kumar flagged off electronic voting machine (EVM) demonstration vehicles to educate voters across 10 Assembly constituencies ahead of the 2026 elections.
DMK Manifesto Panel in Trichy Records Voter Demands
DMK's election manifesto committee, led by MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, visited Trichy and Thanjavur to gather voter suggestions. Key demands included a Semmozhi ecological park, separate transport division, and second capital status for Trichy.
Madras HC Quashes GO for Temple Commercial Construction
Madras High Court quashed a GO allowing commercial construction using Kallazhagar temple funds, citing misalignment with temple ethos and financial irregularities.
Bombay HC Holds MPCB Liable for Future RCF Plant Incidents
Bombay High Court warns Maharashtra Pollution Control Board of aggravated liability if future incidents occur at RCF Chembur plant, despite official reports finding no gas leak on September 8, 2025.
Abandoned Baby Rescued at Vizag Station, Reunited with Mother
Railway Protection Force personnel rescued a 5-month-old boy abandoned in an auto-rickshaw at Visakhapatnam railway station. Police identified the mother through CCTV footage and reunited them after investigation.
HC Quashes School Encroachment Case, Slams Official Apathy
Orissa High Court quashes 2007 encroachment case against private school in Ganjam, directs revenue authorities to decide 1992 land settlement request within three months, criticizing decades-long official apathy.
Orissa HC Orders SAI to Regularize Two Accountants After 29 Years
The Orissa High Court has directed the Sports Authority of India to regularize two junior accountants who have served continuously for nearly 29 years, setting aside CAT's rejection of their plea.
Tharoor Vows Congress Talks, Silent on CPI(M) Dubai Reports
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has pledged direct discussions with party leaders while declining to comment on reports of his alleged meetings with CPI(M) associates in Dubai, sparking political speculation.
J&K Residents Booked for Entering Notified Area in Kutch
Gujarat Police's Special Operations Group books two Jammu and Kashmir residents for entering prohibited area near International Border in Kutch district. The men traveled from J&K via Rajasthan.
Labourer plants diary to mislead police, held for double murder
A 43-year-old labourer in Pune allegedly murdered a woman and her lover, then planted a diary at the crime scene to mislead investigators. Police uncovered his past murder convictions.
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