TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 25, 2021 A special event on ‘Ambition to Impact: Opportunities for Global Collaboration in India’s Clean Energy Economy’ at the United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy (HLDE) 2021 was co-organised by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy; the Permanent Mission of India to the UN at New York, and the Council on Energy, ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 25, 2021 As many as 2.82 crore households have been electrified since the launch of SAUBHAGYA, one of the largest household electrification drives in the world launched by India on this day four years ago. As of March 2019, 2.63 crore willing un-electrified households in rural and urban areas of the country were provided electricity ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 25, 2021 The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has approved capital projects of Rs. 2,903.80 crore in 8 States under the ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure for 2021-22’scheme. The Ministry has also released an amount of Rs. 1,393.83 crore to Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Sikkim and Telangana. In ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 15, 2021 Taking steps forward towards the vision of an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government has approved the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme for Automobile Industry and Drone Industry with a budgetary outlay of Rs 26,058 crore. The PLI scheme for the auto sector will incentivize high value Advanced Automotive Technology vehicles and ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 10, 2021 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a high level meeting to review the Covid-19 situation and the vaccination. The topics covered included a review of the prevailing Covid-19 scenario, preparedness of the health systems to respond, availability of medical oxygen and matters relating to production, supply and distribution of Covid-19 vaccine. The ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 10, 2021 Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) successfully launched the ATL Space Challenge 2021 for all school students across the country. The challenge has been designed for all the school students, mentors and teachers across the country who ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 26, 2021 Vice President M. Venakaiah Naidu on Thursday called for an inclusive approach to online and distance education and cautioned that issues pertaining to access, quality and affordability might get accentuated with the pandemic and exclude many students in the process. While noting the power of online education as a ‘digital bridge’ for people ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 23, 2021 Cementing its leadership position even further as the most preferred and No. 1 digital service provider in the state, Reliance Jio has added 2.53 lakh new mobile subscribers in Odisha in the month of June 2021, as per the latest telecom subscriber data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). With this, ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 23, 2021 The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $500 million loan to expand the metro rail network in Bengaluru with construction of two new metro lines totalling 56 km in length. The signatories to the agreement for Bengaluru Metro Rail Project were Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 23, 2021 Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, today launched the asset monetisation pipeline of Central ministries and public sector entities: ‘National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP Volumes 1 & 2)’. The pipeline has been developed by NITI Aayog, in consultation with infrastructure line ministries, based on the mandate for ‘Asset Monetisation’ under Union ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 19, 2021 Setting a new trend in the evolving 180-200cc motorcycle segment, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd on Thursday launched the all-new CB200X in India. The all-new CB200X, ready for both a busy weekday city commute as well as short weekend relaxed rides beyond cityscapes, is priced at Rs 1,44,500 ex-showroom (ex-showroom, Gurugram). The ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 15, 2021 Drawing a roadmap for the all-round development of India and its people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has to march ahead with new pledges for the next 25 years. “We have to ensure we meet our goal of building Aatmanirbhar Bharat when we celebrate 100 years of India’s Independence,” ...

TBB BUREAU New Delhi, Aug 15, 2021 Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 75th Independence Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government would soon launch the ‘PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan’ worth Rs 100 lakh crore which would help in employment opportunities for lakhs of youths and lay foundation ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 15, 2021 In a major boost for India’s energy sufficiency and security targets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced to launch a National Hydrogen Mission. Addressing the Nation on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day today, the Prime Minister stressed on the need for energy independence and said that the plan involves India ...

Air pollution is a public health emergency. Besides suspended air particles, sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a major pollutant contributing to deaths from air pollution worldwide. Power plants burning coal and oil along with refineries are responsible for two-thirds of anthropogenic SO2 emissions. With about 90% of power generated in India coming from coal-based plants (comprising about 55% of the country’s ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUGUST 5, 2021 The Government of India, the Central Water Commission, government representatives from 10 participating states and the World Bank have signed a $250 million project, to support the Government of India’s long-term dam safety program and improve the safety and performance of existing dams across various states of India. The Second Dam Rehabilitation and ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 29, 2021 “Odisha will indeed be one of the major contributors to Atma Nirbharta in mineral-based industries,” said Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) Chairman Naveen Jindal, while addressing the Odisha Mining Summit organised by Minerals and Metals Committee of PHDCCI in virtual mode today. Jindal, who is also the Co-Chairman of the Minerals & ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 23, 3021 The Ministry of AYUSH has developed and launched the AYUSH Sanjivani mobile application to generate data on the acceptance and usage of Ayush advocacies and measures among the population and its impact in the prevention of COVID-19. A cross-sectional analysis of the responses received from approximately 1.47 crore respondents through this App, highlighted ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 16, 2021 Reliance Jio has started streaming live ‘aarti’ of Shri Amarnathji Shrine on JioTV to help devotees who are unable to have physical ‘darshan’ of the holy shrine. Jio has introduced an immersive virtual experience of the shrine with live streaming of the aarti on JioTV and a host of other services through its various ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 11, 2021 Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that providing better prices for agri produce and timely, affordable credit to farmers are crucial to sustain agriculture in the country. Citing a UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report about an impending global food crisis, he said that if we provide timely assistance to ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 10, 2021 Notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic, India has expanded its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries this season. In a major initiative which would boost mango export potential from the eastern region especially to Middle East countries, a consignment of Geographical Identification (GI) certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 8, 2021 The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has released the 4th monthly installment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) Grant of Rs. 9,871 crore to the States on Wednesday. With the release of this installment, a total amount of Rs. 39,484 crore has been released to eligible States as Post Devolution Revenue Deficit ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 6, 2021 Sharp increase in prices of steel will lift operating margin of primary steel manufacturers by 500 basis points (bps) to 32-33% on-year this fiscal, according to rating agency Crisil. “While this will drive steelmakers to double down on capital expenditure, robust accruals will help them continue deleveraging and strengthening of balance sheets, leading to ...

TBB BUREAU VADDESWARAM (VIJAYAWADA)/HYDERABAD, JULY 6, 2021 KL Deemed to be University, one of the leading universities in the country for graduation and higher education, has announced the results of KL Engineering Entrance Exam 2021(KLEEE-2021) conducted in a remote proctored mode for admission in engineering courses in its Vijayawada and Hyderabad campuses. The results were presented by N. Venkatram, Incharge ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 30, 2021 The central government has extended for another one year the tenure of Amitabh Kant, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) till June 2022 This is the third extension since Kant took charge of the NITI Aayog in 2016. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 30, 2021 The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $500 million program to support India’s large informal workforce and create greater flexibility for states to cope with the ongoing pandemic, future climate, and disaster shocks.  Creating a Coordinated and Responsive Indian Social Protection System (CCRISP) builds on the $1.15 billion Accelerating India’s ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 29, 2021                   Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Tuesday inaugurated loading operation on the maiden voyage of coastal shipping service from Cochin port to Beypore and Azhikkhal ports.           The service is part of steps by the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry to build greater synergies between major ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 29, 2021           In a bid to reduce carbon footprint in its operational area, Coal India Ltd. (CIL) has put special thrust on energy efficiency measures and is forging ahead with a series of measures to offset carbon emission in mining operation in all its coal producing companies. Apart from taking immediate action for efficient ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 28 In a bid to encourage travel activities and to provide relief to the tourism industry, which is among the worst affected sectors by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Union government on Monday announced that it would offer tourist visa free of charge till March 31, 2022. The financial implication of the move is expected in ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 22, 2021 India’s import of bauxite, a raw material used for manufacturing aluminium, has caused a foreign exchange (forex) loss to the tune of Rs 390 crore during the April-June quarter of 2021, according to the data released by the Indian Industrial Value Chain Collective, today. The Indian Industrial Value Chain Collective (IIVCC) represents organizations involved ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 22, 2021 The Ministry of Coal on Tuesday announced revision in the timeline of the second tranche of auctions for commercial mining. In a statement, the Ministry stated that in continuation to the Notice Inviting Tender dated March 25, 2021, the last date for registration of bidder and sale of tender documents on MSTC website, ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 21, 2021 India’s overall exports of cereals have seen a sharp spike in 2020-21 with export of non-basmati rice growing by 136.04% to USD 4794.54 million; wheat by 774.17% to USD 549.16 million; and other cereals (Millets, Maize and other coarse gains) by 238.28% to USD 694.14 million. The sharp spike in exports of mainly ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 21, 2021 People who have survived Covid-19 but are now battling with hyperglycemia — a condition in which blood sugar level shoots up fast — can find some relief in ayurvedic formulations like BGR-34 which are based on natural bioactive compounds with dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitory effects to manage blood glucose levels. According to a global analysis ...

TBB BUREAU GURUGRAM, JUNE 21, 2021 Samsung on Monday launched Galaxy M32 with segment-best 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and smooth 90Hz refresh rate in India that starts from Rs 14,999. Available in two colours – Black and Light Blue – Samsung Galaxy M32 is priced at Rs16,999 for the variant with 6GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 21, 2021 “Yoga has proved a source strength and poise for people during this difficult time,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking about the importance of Yoga during the pandemic, on the occasion of seventh International Day of Yoga on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the 7th International Yoga Day programme, through video ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 19, 2021 India’s Gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow by 8.7 per cent, down from 11.1 per cent expected earlier, according to a report published by Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL). “Due to the ferocious second Covid wave, we have revised down our real GDP growth forecasts. Compared with our Mar’21 forecast of ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 19, 2021 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for completing two years in office. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said: “Over the last two years, Shri @ombirlakota Ji has ushered in a series of steps that have enriched our Parliamentary democracy and enhanced productivity, leading to ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 19, 2021 NTPC, a Maharatna CPSU under Ministry of Power, has been recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 15th year in a row by the Great Place to Work Institute. NTPC is the only PSU to consistently feature in India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces. This year, NTPC ranked 38th up from 47th ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 17, 2021 Notwithstanding the Covid-19 pandemic, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has recorded its highest-ever turnover in the financial year 2020-21 (FY21). In FY21, KVIC registered a gross annual turnover of Rs. 95,741.74 crore as compared to Rs. 88,887 crore recorded in the previous fiscal, registering an increase of 7.71 percent. KVIC’s record performance ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 16, 2021 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the year 2021-22 (till the present season). The subsidy rate for Nitrogen has been fixed at Rs ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 16, 2021 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India on Wednesday signed a $484 million loan to improve transport connectivity and facilitate industrial development in the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu. CKIC is part of India’s East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC), which stretches from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu and ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 16, 2021 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called for an open and inclusive order in Indo-Pacific based upon respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations while addressing the 8th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus. Singh also stressed on “peaceful resolutions of disputes through dialogue and adherence to international rules and laws.” “India ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JUNE 16, 2021 In the context of the public discourse regarding detection of new variants, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, Dr. VK Paul has reminded the public that the newly detected Delta Plus Variant is not yet classified as a Variant of Concern. “The present status is that yes, a new variant has been found. This is as ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 16, 2021 India’s banana export continued its growth this year in terms of volume as well as value. A total of 1.91 lakh tonnes of banana worth Rs 619 crore has been exported during FY2020-21 (April to February), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday. India’s banana exports grew from 1.34 lakh metric ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 14, 2021      “It is mankind’s collective responsibility to reverse the damage to land caused by human activity. It is our sacred duty to leave a healthy planet for our future generations”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while delivering the keynote address at the UN “High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought” via videoconferencing ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 14, 2021             On the back of costlier food items, retail inflation rose to 6.3 per cent in May, government data showed on Monday.        The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation stood at 4.23 per cent in April.        As per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), inflation in the ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 14, 2021 In view of the difficulties reported by taxpayers in electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB on the portal www.incometax.gov.in, the Union Government has decided that taxpayers can submit the aforesaid Forms in manual format to the authorized dealers till June 30th, 2021. Authorized dealers are advised to accept such Forms till June ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 14, 2021 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to the people of Odisha on the auspicious occasion of Raja Parba on Monday. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Raja Parba. I pray for the good health and well-being of everyone.”

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 12, 2021 The GST Council on Saturday decided to slash rates of several Covid-relief items to 5 per cent from existing 12-18 per cent levels. Addressing the media after the meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the council agreed to go with the recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM). Union Minister for Finance ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 8, 2021 Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan, today dedicated to the nation GAIL group’s 201 CNG stations across the country. The Minister also inaugurated the commencement of PNG supply in Jhansi and Mobile refuelling units for refuelling vehicles at Raigad. Pradhan interacted with the PNG customer family in Jhansi ...