(The New Indian Express) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Naxalism will be eliminated from the country by March 31, 2026 and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and the CRPF will play a major role in it. He was addressing the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) 86th Raising Day function in Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch district. “The menace of Naxalism will end in the country by March 31, 2026, as stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the CAPF and CRPF, especially its CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) unit, will play a major role in it,” Shah…
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(PIB) The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is happy to announce that on the occasion of ‘International Day for Monuments and Sites’, celebrated globally on 18th April, no fee shall be charged on visiting ASI monuments across India. This initiative aims to encourage visitors to explore India’s rich cultural heritage. With 3,698 monuments and sites under its protection, ASI is offering this opportunity to reconnect with the country’s historical legacy and architectural marvels. This year’s theme for ‘International Day for Monuments and Sites; is ‘Heritage under threat from disaster and conflicts.’ where awareness is being spread on safeguarding the heritage sites…
(PIB) In a strategic move to strengthen transparency and efficiency in the coal import monitoring, the Ministry of Coal has implemented the Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS). By enabling real-time monitoring and informed decision-making in coal imports substitution, this initiative represents a significant milestone in the Government vision of ensuring Atmanirbhar Bharat. CIMS is a digital platform developed to streamline the reporting of coal imports, ensuring timely and accurate data for effective policy formulation and sectoral analysis. Coal importers are now required to register the details of their consignments in the CIMS portal on or prior to the arrival of shipments…
(ET) World’s second-largest miner Rio Tinto on Thursday announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India-based AMG Metals & Materials (AMG M&M) to explore the feasibility of a low-carbon aluminium project in the country, reported Reuters. AMG M&M is promoted by the two founders of Greenko and AM Green. Earlier, ET exclusively reported that Rio Tinto is planning its India comeback nearly a decade after its exit. The proposed project could involve the production of up to 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of primary aluminium and 2 mtpa of alumina, both powered by renewable energy sources…
(PTI) After SAIL, another large steel player AMNS India has raised concerns over the possible impact of the US administration’s decision to impose tariffs on the domestic industry. “The domestic steel industry needs protectionism”, Ranjan Dhar, Director & Vice President – Sales and Marketing at Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel (AMNS) India, told PTI, adding that and the Indian market does not have appetite for any imported steel. He made the remarks when asked about the impact of US President Donald Trump’s announcement last month to impose 25 per cent tariffs on India’s domestic steel and aluminium industry. Earlier, SAIL Chairman…
(Hindustan) चितरा प्रतिनिधि एसपी माइंस चितरा कोलियरी में मुख्यालय से कॉरपोरेट सेफ्टी बोर्ड के सदस्यों द्वारा बुधवार को कोलियरी का खान सुरक्षा का निरीक्षण किया गया। उसमें दूसरे एरिया से आए आईएसओ के अधिकारियों व कॉरपोरेट लेवल सेफ्टी बोर्ड सदस्यों ने चितरा कोलियरी के विभिन्न खदानों का निरीक्षण कर सुधार के लिए आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश दिया। इसके पूर्व निरीक्षण करने पहुंचे सभी अधिकारियों का स्वागत कोलियरी के महाप्रबंधक एके आनंद द्वारा क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय में किया गया। साथ ही बैठक कर चितरा कोलियरी के संबंध में जानकारी भी ली गई। वहीं दूसरी ओरआईएसओ के अधिकारी अशोक कुमार के नेतृत्व में अधिकारी एमडी…
(The New Indian Express) Apollo Green Energy, which is setting up a 54 MW power project worth Rs 151 crore in Ganjam district, is keen to expand its footprint in solar energy in the state. The company has proposed to invest Rs 4,500 crore for developing 1,000 MW capacity green energy projects in different parts of the state. Top executives of the company made a presentation to the deputy chief minister and Energy minister KV Singh Deo at Lok Seva Bhawan on the expansion of its solar power projects along with a facility for storing surplus electricity in batteries (battery…
(Pioneer) India’s overall gems and jewellery exports declined by 11.72 per cent to $28.5 billion (around `2.41 lakh crore) in 2024-25 compared to the previous financial year on continued geopolitical tensions, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The overall gems and jewellery exports stood at $32.2 billion (`2.67 lakh crore) in 2023-24, according to GJEPC data. However, in March, the exports improved slightly, witnessing a growth of 1.02 per cent at $2,582.97 million (`22,340.89 crore), compared to $2,556.97 million (`21,228.71 crore) in the same month of the previous year, it added. “The decline in gems and…
(Pioneer) The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the environmental damage due to the felling of a large number of trees on a land parcel next to the University of Hyderabad, and said it would go out of the way for the protection of environment and ecology. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih questioned the Telangana government over the “tearing hurry” to fell the trees there. “You have to come up with a plan as to how you will restore those 100 acres (of land),” the bench told senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, who appeared…
(PIB) Government e Marketplace (GeM), India’s largest e-marketplace for public procurement, sets yet another milestone in services delivery in the FY 24-25. Apart from facilitating hiring of 1 million manpower resources in FY 24-25, GeM has successfully facilitated insurance of more than 1.3 crore individuals covering Health, Life and Personal Accident Insurance policies. The Insurance Services category was introduced on GeM in January 2022 to bring greater efficiency, transparency and cost-effectiveness in procuring insurance policies. By ensuring that only Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) -approved service providers are onboarded. GeM has established a reliable and trusted mechanism…