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Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ji visited Ada Designer Chikan Studio Hazratganj showroom in Lucknow, spotlighting one of India most celebrated brands for Chikankari embroidery and promoting the rich heritage of handcrafted goods. Ada Designer Chikan Studio has long been a pioneer in preserving and modernising Chikankari, transforming Lucknow timeless embroidery into a living art that resonates with contemporary fashion while honouri ...Read More >
Traditional wisdom needs to be challenged, to enable and fuel MSME lending for the coming decade, says Rahul Jain, Head of BCG India & Hardik Shah, MD & Partner, BCG. The recent government campaign celebrating a decade of the MUDRA Yojana underscores the progress made in extending credit to micro-enterprises. The ad claims that by the time your food delivery order reaches home, 3,000 Mudra loans are disbursed. Guarantee schemes have shown promise and progress in bringing the small entrepreneurs ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a hall packed with audiences, mostly Gen-Z, Khadi walked on the ramp in its modern avatar at Re-Spin: The Khadi Edit, organised as part of UPITS 2025. Models showcased the diversity of Khadi in haute couture style, and each one of them won hearts and several rounds of applause. Some popular ones included chikankari and silk textures in modern dresses, capes, and even office wear. The show conveyed a clear message: Khadi is not just a heritage of the past, but also a strong foundation ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is celebrating "MSME Seva Parv-2025: Virasat se Vikas" from September 28th to 30th. Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister of MSME, Government of India, presided over the event, and Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for MSME, Government of India, inaugurated the occasion on Sunday at Rudraksh International Cooperation & Convention Centre, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medi ...Read More >
Varanasi, Sep 28 (IANS) Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has said strengthening the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in India is essential, as it serves as a vital medium for generating employment and empowering the people. Addressing the MSME Seva Parv-2025: Virasat se Vikas event here, the Minister said, "The MSME sector holds great significance in India, as it is one of the largest contributors to job creation." The event is being held from 28th to 30th September. Jitan Ram ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 28 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during a media interaction at the BJP state office on the "Self-Reliant India -- Swadeshi Pledge: Every Home Swadeshi, Every Household Swadeshi" program, spoke about the significance of swadeshi. According to a CMO, CM Dhami emphasised that swadeshi is not just a slogan, but the foundation of a self-reliant and developed India. It is a way of life rooted in our ancient, eternal culture. As per t ...Read More >
Kolkata: The night-long torrential downpour left hundreds of Durga Puja organisers grappling with unprecedented challenges and feverishly praying for divine intervention. The heavy rain resulted in widespread flooding, damaged pandals, and inundated streets, casting a cloud over the festivities. Though water receded in several areas in the afternoon, overcast skies and the forecast of more rain left everyone on tenterhooks."This is a calamity. Hundreds of Durga Pujas are impacted. We are overwhe ...Read More >
The LG said Ladakh's transformation reflects its focus on renewable energy adoption, paperless governance, and modern administrative reforms, making it a model for other states and Union territories. |Representative Image: Wikimedia Commons The Union Territory of Ladakh is witnessing unprecedented growth with focus on modern governance, renewable energy and people-centric development, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Sunday. Addressing the Lead Impact Conclave here, he said education ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The GST 2.0 rate cuts will benefit Tamil Nadu across multiple sectors -- from traditional handlooms, handicrafts, coir and fisheries to modern industries like automobiles, electronics, renewable energy and defence, an official document said on Tuesday. With lower GST rates, consumer goods will become cheaper, MSMEs will gain better margins, exporters will be more competitive and large industries will find it easier to expand. The impact will be widespread, fro ...Read More >
Itanagar, Sep 15: The Centre and Arunachal Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for implementation of a special development package for Siang Region, on Monday. The initiative is being undertaken as a pre-investment activity of the proposed Upper Siang Multipurpose Project (SUMP), an official communique said. Under the package, multiple intervention areas have been identified, including livelihood activities, creation of new infrastructure facilities, and upgradation o ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 13(ANI): National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi graduate Akshita Sharma on Saturday presented an artwork to Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. According to the CMO statement, the artwork, inspired by the mud-washed walls of Lahaul and Spiti, blends earth with essence and incorporates agate and jasper stones traditionally used in Himalayan jewellery. Also Read | AI Video on PM Modi's Mother Sparked Controversy: FIR ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 13(ANI): National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi graduate Akshita Sharma on Saturday presented an artwork to Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. According to the CMO statement, the artwork, inspired by the mud-washed walls of Lahaul and Spiti, blends earth with essence and incorporates agate and jasper stones traditionally used in Himalayan jewellery. These stones, embedded into the surface, serve not only as cultur ...Read More >
Coffee Island Makes a Bold Entry into Maharashtra with Dual Launch at Pune Coffee Island, Amanora Mall 5 min read Last Updated : Sep 12 2025 | 4:15 PM IST PRNewswire Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 12: Coffee Island, in partnership with Vita Nova, announces its entry into Maharashtra with the launch of two cafes in Pune, at Amanora Mall and Tribeca Highstreet. With this milestone, the brand strengthens its presence in India and brings its distinctive European Coffee Culture experience ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced, on Tuesday, that every youth employed in Uttar Pradesh will be assured minimum wages, ending any scope for worker exploitation. He said companies must pay their employees fairly, while the state government will bear any additional burden. This initiative, he stressed, will guarantee dignified employment, job security, and complete protection of workers' rights. Inaugurating the three-day "Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025" in Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi A ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Inaugurating the three-day "Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025" in Lucknow on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that every youth employed in Uttar Pradesh will be assured minimum wages, ending any scope for worker exploitation. He said companies must pay their employees fairly, while the state government will bear any additional burden. This initiative, he stressed, will guarantee dignified employment, job security, and complete protection of ...Read More >
HANSALPUR, India (Reuters) -- Japan's Suzuki Motor will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years, its chairman said on Tuesday, as production began on the automaker's first electric vehicle. Suzuki is aiming to defend its lead in the world's third-largest car market, which is also its biggest market by sales and revenue through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki India will be the global production hub for Suzuki Motor's electric cars, with plans to expor ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Inaugurating the three-day Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025 in Lucknow on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that every youth employed in Uttar Pradesh will be assured minimum wages, ending any scope for worker exploitation. He said companies must pay their employees fairly, while the state government will bear any additional burden. This initiative, he stressed, will guarantee dignified employment, job security, and complete protection of w ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a holiday on Ganesh Chaturthi, a decision taken in today's cabinet meeting. State Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya shared that the cabinet also discussed promoting indigenous products for a self-reliant India. Efforts are being made to support local artisans who make clay and cow-dung Ganesh idols, encouraging environmentally friendly celebrations. Vijayvargiya said that India has advanced in toy manufacturing, and similar supp ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
Ranchi: The ongoing monsoon, marked by above average downpour this year so far, is giving tough time to idol makers in the state capital ahead of the upcoming Ganesh puja later this month. With few days left for the festival, idol makers are running against time to ensure their creations take shape to meet the deadline.With moisture refusing to let the clay or paint settle, artisans have now resorted to an unusual but effective solution: fire sprays to dry their creations."For the eight-foot hea ...Read More >
Mysuru: Additional deputy commissioner P Shivaraju urged devotees to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in an eco-friendly and harmonious way.Presiding over a meeting on the Ganesha festival held at the deputy commissioner's office, he highlighted the importance of using eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols to avoid environmental harm. He warned that idols made of plaster of paris (PoP) and painted with colours release toxic chemicals into waterbodies like lakes, wells, and streams when immersed, which is har ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) As part of the ongoing celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry of Textiles has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women handloom weavers through various central sector schemes. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita shared that over 14,000 women weavers have been trained under the SAMARTH scheme across the country in the past three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25). The Ministry ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 4 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday unveiled the teaser and the brochure for the five days long 'Basohli Utsav', which is set to commence from September 28 in Kathua border district. Bhasoli, a mountainous town in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua border district, is a hub for the renowned eponymous art form, culture and pilgrimage tourism. Famous temples such as the Chanchlo Mata, Jhode Wali Mata, and Dhola Mata are also located in this town. An official sp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi call to the nation to Buy and Sell Indian Goods, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced the initiation of a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting indigenous products. This campaign is scheduled to commence on August 10. The decision was taken at a two-day National Traders Conference held in New Delhi, attended by over 150 prominent trade leaders from 26 states, as stated in the release. Accord ...Read More >
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, here on Sunday, said Telangana is fast developing into a handloom hub with the proposed Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal sanctioned by the Centre expected to attract investments worth ₹10,000 crore providing employment to an estimated two lakh persons. The Modi government had also distributed 100 electronic jacquard weaving machines here and helped establish 31 handloom producer companies. Efforts are also on to revive the Himroo fabrics, ...Read More >
Pathankot, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on Saturday, transferring about Rs 20,500 crore directly into bank accounts of 9.7 crore eligible farmers. The financial assistance under the scheme has helped crores of farmers not just in meeting their agricultural needs but also in sailing through any crisis. In Punjab's Pathankot, many farmers were elated on receiving the 20th instalment of PM-KISA ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: Extending strong support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to "buy and sell Indian goods," the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced a nationwide campaign, "Indian Goods - Our Self-Respect," to promote indigenous products and strengthen the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The decision was taken at the two-day National Traders Conference held in New Delhi, which saw the participation of more than 150 prominent trade leaders from 26 states. The campaign will offi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): In the ongoing second edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), Central Delhi Kings' Yash Dhull lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with a sensational century -- the first of DPL 2025 -- to guide his team to a commanding 8-wicket victory over North Delhi Strikers. Chasing a target of 175, Dhull put on a batting masterclass, remaining unbeaten on 101 off just 56 deliveries, laced with eight fours and seven sixes. His composed yet aggressive innings ensured Central ...Read More >
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