Govt remains steadfast in reducing regulatory burdens, says FM

Govt remains steadfast in reducing regulatory burdens, says FM

New Delhi, March 04 (HS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that the government is committed to reducing the regulatory burden and increasing trust at the level of governance. Along with this, steps are being taken to make India an export friendly economy. The Finance Minister said that the government is working to…

Drugs valued at Rs 4290 cr seized, 14230 arrested for consumption in 2024: Maha CM

Drugs valued at Rs 4290 cr seized, 14230 arrested for consumption in 2024: Maha CM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a written reply on Tuesday told the state assembly that drugs valued at Rs 4,249.90 crore were seized and 14,230 were held for consumption in 2024. Fadnavis, who holds the Home Department, said 2,738 cases were registered for drug possession and trafficking and 3,627 persons…

Delhi HC stays suspension of Jamia Millia Islamia’s protesting students

Delhi HC stays suspension of Jamia Millia Islamia’s protesting students

New Delhi, March 04 (HS): Delhi High Court has stayed the suspension of students protesting in Jamia University till further orders. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma’s bench said that peaceful protests are a part of training to develop the basic principles and norms of civil society. The next hearing of the case will be on April…

The Chair will facilitate cultural and academic exchanges between Assam and Chhattisgarh: Governor

– Assam Governor thanks Chhattisgarh Governor and Chief Minister for granting funds for Srimanta Sankardeva Chair in Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University Guwahati, 04 March (HS): Assam Governor, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai for their generosity in granting funds for Srimanta Sankardev Chair…

Nepal's Oli govt on backfoot;preparing to withdraw land related ordinance

Nepal's Oli govt on backfoot;preparing to withdraw land related ordinance

Kathmandu, March 04 (HS: After opposition from the ruling party itself, the Nepal government is preparing to withdraw one of the 6 ordinances. Now the government has indicated to withdraw the land related ordinance. After the meeting of the top leaders of the Nepali Congress and the UML party, the two major constituents of the…

Primary Markets Witness Best Ever Start for 2025 Amid Secondary Market Volatility

Primary Markets Witness Best Ever Start for 2025 Amid Secondary Market Volatility

New Delhi, March 04 (HS): India’s primary market has seen its highest fundraising in the first two months of 2025, raising Rs 15,723 crore through nine mainboard IPOs and Rs 1,804 crore through 40 SMEs. This surge in fundraising comes amid turmoil in secondary markets. Unlike 2024, 2023 saw no mainboard IPOs and 21 SMEs…

Nitish Kumar is tired; his administration is ineffective: Tejashwi Yadav

Nitish Kumar is tired; his administration is ineffective: Tejashwi Yadav

Patna, March 4 (IANS) During the Budget Session of Bihar Assembly, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing critique of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the state government’s performance. He characterised the administration as ineffective, stating, “The government is a wreck, the system is useless, the CM is tired, and the common man is…

Rikant Pittie Takes on New Role as CII Delhi State Chairman!

New Delhi, 4 March (H.S.): Rikant Pittie, CEO & Co-founder of EaseMyTrip, has been appointed as Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Delhi State for 2025-26, making history as the first cofounder of a unicorn company to hold this position. With over 16 years of experience in the travel and tourism sector, Rikant…

Assam CM Links JNU to ISI Probe, Questions Gaurav Gogoi

Assam CM Links JNU to ISI Probe, Questions Gaurav Gogoi

Guwahati 04 March (HS): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has raised serious allegations regarding an ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into ISI links in India. Addressing the media on Tuesday, he hinted at a possible connection between a JNU professor’s husband and Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, a suspect with alleged ties to Pakistan’s intelligence…