(PTI) Gold price jumped Rs 160 to Rs 55,940 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid a rise in rates of the precious metal in overseas markets, according to HDFC Securities. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 55,780 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver also climbed Rs 220 to Rs 64,700 per kilogram.
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(PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to his Israeli counterpart Major General Yoav Gallant and is understood to have discussed key projects relating to co-development of military hardware. In a tweet, Singh said India attaches “tremendous importance” to its relations with Israel. “Was happy to speak with the Defence Minister of Israel, Major General Yoav Gallant. India attaches tremendous importance to its relations with Israel,” Singh said.
With a production of 1.31 lakh tonnes of Manganese (Mn) Ore in February, 2023, MOIL has registered 10% growth over the same period last year. Sales at 1.32 lakh tonnes of manganese ore during February, 2023 was higher by 19% vis-à-vis February, 2022. Shri Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD MOIL, congratulated MOIL collective on maintaining upward trend in production and mentioned that it is fully geared up for much higher production level in coming months. MOIL Limited is a Schedule-A, Mini-ratna Category-I CPSE under the administrative control of Ministry of Steel, Government of India. MOIL is the largest producer of manganese…
(TIE) A clear majority in Tripura, a significant stake in Nagaland and enough power to wield influence in Meghalaya — Thursday’s poll results from the Northeast have came as a significant victory for the BJP. In pic: BJP workers celebrate the party’s victory in Tripura and Nagaland Assembly elections. The win in Tripura was the brightest spot for the BJP today, winning 32 seats in the 60-member Assembly. In pic: Tripura CM Manik Saha being felicitated by BJP supporters after the party’s win, in Agartala on Thursday. Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Bishwa Bandhu Sen, along with his supporters, celebrate his victory…
(TIE) BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off two Vijay Sankalp Rath Yatras in poll-bound Karnataka. Ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls, the BJP has planned four such Yatras in the state. The first was inaugurated by BJP national president J P Nadda at Male Mahadeshwara Hills in Chamarajanagar district on Wednesday, and the second by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Nandgad in Belagavi district on Thursday. According to the state BJP, Shah will on Friday fly from Bengaluru to Basavakalyan in Bidar district, where the third yatra will be launched at noon. He will then attend a political rally…
(MC) The Titagarh Wagons Limited-Bharat Electricals Limited (BHEL) consortium has emerged as the second-lowest bidder for the Vande Bharat trainsets, the company announced on March 2. Titagarh Wagons said in a stock exchange filing that the TWL-BHEL consortium has emerged as the second-lowest bidder for “manufacturing cum Maintenance of Vande Bharat trainsets including up-gradation of the Government Manufacturing Units & Trainset Depot”. The Russian CJSC Transmashholding-RVNL consortium is the lowest bidder for 200 Vande Bharat trains. Officials have said that the BHEL and Titagarh Wagons consortium will be given a chance to match the lowest bid to bag a share…
To improve commuting experience on National Highways, NHAI will develop Wayside Amenities (WSA) at more than 600 locations on National Highways and Expressways by FY 2024-25. Wayside Amenities will be developed every 40-60 km of current and upcoming National Highways and Expressways. The amenities will include numerous facilities for passengers such as Fuel Station, Electric Charging Facilities, Food Court, Retail Shops, Bank ATM, Children Play Area, Medical Clinic, Childcare room, Toilets with shower facility, Vehicle repair facility, Driver Dormitory, Village Hatt for promotion of local handicrafts etc. NHAI has already awarded 160 wayside amenities for development, out of about 150…
(India TV) A local BJP unit informed the cancellation of the roadshow led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Mangaluru over security concerns. The roadshow was planned for Saturday as per party district president Sudarshan Moodbidri. Shah, who is scheduled to participate in functions in Puttur taluk during the day, is likely to reach Mangaluru in the evening. The BJP Dakshina Kannada district unit had considered holding a roadshow in the city. However, it has been cancelled due to security reasons, party district president Sudarshan Moodbidri said in a statement here on Friday. Shah will participate in a BJP…
(ET) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that the state has attracted investments proposals worth Rs 32.92 lakh crores through the roadshows for the Global Investors Summit 2023 and is ready to play the role of the growth engine of the country in line with the Prime Minister’s vision and by imbibing his mantra of ‘Reform, Perform Transform’. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the summit, the UP CM described it as the “Mahakumbh’ of investment and said that the investments, which will take place through 18645 MoUs signed between the government and the companies in diverse…
(BS) After a record budgetary allocation, the ministry of railways has plans to acquire new rolling stock worth over Rs 1.87 trillion in the upcoming financial year, according to the national transporter’s annual rolling stock programme for 2023-24 (FY24). This plan includes 300 Vande Metro trains, 1000 eight-coach Vande Bharat trains, 35 hydrogen trains, and locomotives for freight augmentation in FY24. While big-ticket items are expected to be brought out at a slower pace, the railways expect production of big-ticket items like Vande Metros and Hydrogen Trains to be set in motion in FY24. Between financial outgo for tenders, awarded contracts, and these new assets, the…