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New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The Election Commission will soon upload the 2003 Bihar electoral roll on its website to facilitate the nearly 4.96 crore voters whose names figure on it extract the relevant portion to be attached with the enumeration form for the special intensive revision of the voters' list. As opposition parties questioned the revision exercise, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar told PTI on Sunday that the purpose is to ensure that no eligible citizen is left out of the elec ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) will soon upload the 2003 Bihar electoral roll on its website to facilitate the nearly 4.96 crore voters whose names figure on it extract the relevant portion to be attached with the enumeration form for the special intensive revision of the voters' list. According to the instructions issued by the poll authority to its Bihar poll machinery, the 4.96 crore voters -- 60 percent of the total electors -- who were listed in the 2003 special intensive revision ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The Election Commission will soon upload the 2003 Bihar electoral roll on its website to facilitate the nearly 4.96 crore voters whose names figure on it extract the relevant portion to be attached with the enumeration form for the special intensive revision of the voters' list. According to the instructions issued by the poll authority to its Bihar poll machinery, the 4.96 crore voters -- 60 per cent of the total electors -- who were listed in the 2003 special intensive ...Read More >
The Election Commission introduces new rules for voter enrollment. Voters enrolled after 2003-04 must now provide proof of citizenship. This includes a self-attested declaration and supporting documents. The move aims to remove illegal immigrants from the electoral roll. Bihar will be the first state to implement the special intensive revision. Other states will follow soon.In a move to identify and remove illegal immigrants wrongly included in the electoral rolls, the Election Commission has ma ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's electricity demand is expected to record a three-fold jump to a staggering 4 trillion units by 2035, driven by industrial expansion, urban growth, and the electrification of transport, according to a report from OmniScience Capital released on Friday. According to the report, by 2035, three transformative sectors -- electric vehicles (EVs), data centres (DCs), and railways are estimated to be the largest consumers of power, consuming a combined 500 TWh of electricity, accounting ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28 (UNI) India's electricity demand is expected to reach 4,000 TWh (terawatt-hour) and triple by 2035, according to the latest report from OmniScience Capital. This surge is powered by industrial expansion, urban growth, and the electrification of transport, the report said. Energy transition has become critical for a sustainable future, initiatives and policies such as Net-zero, 500 GW Renewable power target, EV adoption, Rooftop Solar push, and others are driving this transform ...Read More >
Hyderabad, June 27 (UNI) India's electricity demand is expected to reach 4 trillion units (4,000 TWh) by 2035 due to industrial expansion, urban growth, and the electrification of transport, according to the latest report released by OmniScience Capital, a Global Investment Management firm. Energy transition has become critical for a sustainable future, initiatives and policies such as Net-zero, 500 GW Renewable power target, EV adoption, Rooftop Solar push, and others are driving this transfor ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has hired India's former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant as a senior adviser, as the Canadian investment firm looks to tap more opportunities in India. Kant's track record in transformative government initiatives related to economic development, innovation, and sustainable growth will benefit Fairfax's long-term investment approach in India, the company said. Fairfax expects to participate in and benefit from India's 'Viksit Bharat' initiatives towards becomin ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 26 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today criticised the new guidelines under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alleging they are intended to target her state \\\\ ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, and indirectly accused the Election Commission of acting as an "agent" of the BJP. On June 24, the Election Commission (EC) announced a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled later this year. ...Read More >
Hyderabad, June 26 (Maxim News): Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department to formulate a comprehensive development policy for the Core Urban Region located within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) of Hyderabad. The directive also includes drafting separate action plans for semi-urban and rural areas, ensuring balanced growth across the state. During a high-level review meeting with MA&UD officials in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ...Read More >
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has initiated significant urban development projects worth over Rs. 1700 crore in Gujarat as part of the Urban Development Year 2025. This extensive plan, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, aims to transform urban areas into vibrant economic hubs and enhance citizens' quality of life. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched an ambitious initiative to bolster urban welfare through enhanced facilities during the Urban Development Year 2025 celebr ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India -- An innovative portable shelter recently exhibited in one of India's largest cities shows how smart, cheap ways to help workers escape the heat are gaining traction in a country that's particularly vulnerable to climate change-driven extreme temperatures. The Neralu shelter, winner of a design contest in the southern city of Bengaluru, was displayed at the Sweat and Concrete 2025 event in late May alongside a theatrical performance about heat impacts on outdoor workers and ex ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) -- An innovative portable shelter recently exhibited in one of India's largest cities shows how smart, cheap ways to help workers escape the heat are gaining traction in a country that's particularly vulnerable to climate change-driven extreme temperatures. The Neralu shelter, winner of a design contest in the southern city of Bengaluru, was displayed at the Sweat and Concrete 2025 event in late May alongside a theatrical performance about heat impacts on outdoor workers a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, Canadian PM Mark Carney called PM Modi and invited him for the G7 summit that begins eight days from now at Kananaskis in Alberta. Modi accepted the invitation and said he was looking forward to meeting him at the summit.The announcement by Modi on X followed almost a week of suspense over his participation because of a lack of invitation, drawing barbs from the opposition about his possible exclusion from the summit. India is not a member of G7 but Modi ...Read More >
GAIL (India) Ltd GAIL has re-sold one liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo this week, said three market sources on Friday, as the state-run firm's storage tanks for the fuel are full amid weak power demand in India. Fewer LNG imports by GAIL, the country's largest gas distributor, could reduce India's overall appetite for the super-chilled fuel. India is the world's fourth largest LNG buyer, importing about 26 million metric tons last year as it goes through rapid urbanisation and industrialisatio ...Read More >
SINGAPORE, June 6 (Reuters) - GAIL (India) Ltd (GAIL.NS), opens new tab has re-sold one liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo this week, said three market sources on Friday, as the state-run firm's storage tanks for the fuel are full amid weak power demand in India. Fewer LNG imports by GAIL, the country's largest gas distributor, could reduce India's overall appetite for the super-chilled fuel. India is the world's fourth largest LNG buyer, importing about 26 million metric tons last year as it go ...Read More >
UDAIPUR, India, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IIM Udaipur proudly hosted the inaugural Roundtable of the JM Financial Centre for Financial Research, themed 'India @2047: The Role of BFSI.' The event brought together distinguished industry leaders and experts to discuss the BFSI sector's transformative role in shaping India's economic future through trends, innovations, and strategic initiatives for inclusive and sustainable growth. The insightful discussion was moderated by Prof. Ashok Banerjee, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 4 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India and the European Union have common interests and shared values, and while there may be some differences on priorities and specifics, what binds the two is a strong sentiment. Addressing the IIC Bruegel Seminar, he said that both India and the EU are political democracies, pluralistic societies and market economies. "In a world that promises to be so volatile and so uncertain, a stronger India-EU relationship can be a ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 31 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday highlighted the challenges of town planning amid rapid urbanisation, citing rising migration and increasing strain on city infrastructure. Speaking at an award function organised by the state's Urban Development and Urban Planning Department, Pawar pointed out that not only people from "Uttar Pradesh and Bihar" but also Bangladeshi immigrants are moving to Maharashtra's cities. Pawar projected ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Vishal Mega Mart, ahead of Initial Public Offer (IPO), has secured Rs 2,400 crore from anchor investors, as revealed in an exchange update. The anchor round allocation included prominent investors such as SBI Mutual Fund, Government of Singapore, Nomura Funds Ireland Public Ltd, Axis MF, HDFC MF and ICICI Prudential MF, as per BSE's website. The anchor portion saw participation from 18 domestic mutual funds through 44 schemes, comprising 53.33 per cent of the total. The company allo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Supermarket chain Vishal Mega Mart has mobilised Rs 2,400 crore from anchor investors, an update with the exchange showed. Those who were allotted shares in the anchor round included SBI Mutual Fund, Government of Singapore, Nomura Funds Ireland Public Ltd, Axis Mutual Fund (MF), HDFC MF and ICICI Prudential MF, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Overall, a total of 18 domestic mutual funds participated through 44 schemes, collectively accounting for 53.33 per cent o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): India's real estate sector is entering a "sweet spot," supported by a unique combination of favourable factors expected to drive growth over the next three to five years, according to a UBS report. The report highlights multiple tailwinds for the residential sector, including record-low inventory levels, strong affordability, supportive regulations, and increased consolidation among developers. Additionally, factors such as urbanization, rising incomes, and ...Read More >
major new scientific report was launched on Sunday, a day ahead of the opening of the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16), charted an urgent course correction for how the world grows food and uses land in order to avoid irretrievably compromising earth's capacity to support human and environmental well-being. Produced under the leadership of Professor Johan Rockström at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune are among the top 15 fastest-growing global urban centers by 2033, according to the Savills Growth Hubs Index. Bengaluru tops the Growth Hubs Index as a global leader, recognized for its thriving tech ecosystem and projected high GDP growth per capita while Delhi, on track to become the world's most populous city by 2050, is a magnet for migration and economic activity. The Index focuses on how cities in Asia, particularly India, are poi ...Read More >
Creating African-inspired graphic novels is an art that demands a profound connection with the continent's vibrant cultures, histories, and landscapes. This article offers invaluable advice for artists and writers venturing into this dynamic genre. From research to storytelling, these tips will empower you to create authentic and captivating narratives that echo in the hearts of readers worldwide. Africa is not a monolith; it's a continent with 54+ countries and thousands of cultures. To create ...Read More >
Multibagger Stock: Genesys International, a leading player in India's burgeoning geospatial sector, has emerged as a significant wealth creator for investors in recent years. Its shares have surged from ₹315 a year ago to the current level of ₹846, delivering an impressive return of 171%. Over a longer horizon, the stock has provided a staggering 1,963% return in the past four years. For instance, if an investor had invested ₹1 lakh during this period and held onto the investment until the pres ...Read More >
NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) toys market size is estimated to grow by USD 8.09 bn from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.89% during the forecast period. Growing emphasis on stem education is driving market growth, with a trend towards integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies in stem toy ...Read More >
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