Economic Times | 19 Jan, 2021 | 11.59PM IST
Latest News Live: India seen contributing 15% of global growth by FY26
The ongoing key reforms such as sops for manufacturing, easier labour laws, wooing FDI inflows and privatisation will help improve productivity and support long-term growth, says a report.
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Odisha urges Centre for early release of pending subsidy for smooth conduct of paddy procurement process during on-going Kharif marketing season in state
Bird flu cases have so far been confirmed in 32 districts of Madhya Pradesh, while 3,890 crows and other birds have been found dead since December 29.
- Animal Husbandry minister Prem Singh Patel
TMC supporters raise slogans during party rally in Kolkata
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— ANI (@ANI) 1611075728000The bilateral Air Exercise, Desert Knight-21, between Indian Air Force and French Air & Space Force will commence tomorrow.
- Indian Air Force
Those from BJP listen, 'doodh maango to kheer denge, agar Bengal maango toh chiir denge'.
- Madan Mitra, TMC leader in Howrah
Authorities deploying measures to boost vaccine centre turnout
Faced with lower turnouts at COVID-19 vaccination centres, authorities are trying to to attract more and more people by devising interesting ways such as installing selfie stands, deploying counsellors, playing soothing music, and providing access to TV and magazines during the mandatory observation period of 30 minutes.
West Bengal will observe 23rd January as 'Desanayak Dibas'. I don't know the exact meaning of 'Parakram', maybe 3-4 meanings are there so I can't discuss now.
- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Purulia earlier today
Exit of People’s Conference from PAGD formal beginning of collapse of “unprincipled” and “opportunistic” alliance.
- J&K Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari
India is "indispensable partner" in Japan's endeavour to achieve its vision for free and open Indo-Pacific and both countries have been deepening cooperation in areas of maritime security and connectivity.
- Japanese ambassador Satoshi Suzuki
Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hits J&K: National Center for Seismology
Ricky Ponting 'shocked' and could not comprehend how India's 'A team' won series
Coca-Cola re-interviews India employees to realign roles in sweeping revamp
Jan Dhan accounts cross 41 crore: Finance Ministry
An important aspect which has emerged is that there was a conflict over airport parking. Prima facie it appears that the incident occurred due to this reason. It's also clear that contract killers were hired for it.
- Bihar DGP on the killing of IndiGo manager in Patna on Jan 12
It's a special win for us. Rahane & Cheteshwar were the 2 players who played all Tests in series. Many pacers & spinners were injured one after the other. This win has raised our team's morale. We've defeated Australia psychologically as well.
- Arvind Pujara, Cheteshwar's father on India's victory over Australia
CBI books former DC Pulwama Mehraj Ahmed Kakroo, others in Roshni scam
India is deeply honoured to be a long-trusted partner in meeting the healthcare needs of the global community. Supplies of COVID vaccines to several countries will commence tomorrow, and more will follow in the days ahead.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Congress says it will contest 2021 Assam assembly polls in alliance with AIUDF, CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) and Anchalik Gana Morcha
India must remain an integral part of global economy: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya return as BCCI name squad for first two tests against England
An Indo-Pacific guided by norms and governed by rules is article of faith for India: HV Shringla
IAF to deploy Rafale, Sukhoi, Mirage 2000 jets in exercise with French air force
The Indian Air Force will deploy its Rafale, Sukhoi and Mirage 2000 combat jets besides other key assets in a five-day mega air exercise with French air and space force that begins near Jodhpur on Wednesday.
Draft scheme to provide jobs to 25 youth in every tribal village: Gadkari to officials
J&K Bank board decides to transfer 8.23% stake to UT of Ladakh
Election Commissioner of India, Sunil Arora, Chief Election Commissioners Sushil Chandra and Rajeev Kumar to visit West Bengal from Jan 20-22 to hold review meetings with stakeholders related to conduct of elections & to assess preparedness.
- Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal
Telcos to soon filter out unregistered commercial SMSes
Beginning January 31, mobile phone companies will filter out commercial SMSes with unregistered content, as part of the second phase of blockchain implementation designed to check the flow of spam text messages.
Chinese PLA continuously occupying our territory in Arunachal, Ladakh, Sikkim. In Arunachal, the map shows that place within Indian territory but Chinese have constructed permanent structures there. Why's PM silent on Chinese occupation of Indian territory?
- A Owaisi, AIMIM MP
Police arrest an active terrorist, a terrorist associate in Anatnag
Jammu and Kashmir: Police have arrested an active terrorist and a terrorist associate in Anatnag, both linked with proscribed terror outfit JeM. Arms and ammunition recovered from their possession.
Delhi Court discharges 3 AAP MLA in a case registered in 2017
A Delhi Court discharged three AAP MLA in a case registered in 2017 for allegedly manhandling and abusing a woman in the assembly premises. The court finds no prima facie case is made out against accused persons and discharged them from all charges.
Congress does not want government-farmers talks to succeed: Senior BJP leader and Union minister Prakash Javadekar
Nothing surpasses this: Ravi Shastri on India's test series victory over Australia
India head coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday described his injury-hit side's gritty Test series victory over Australia as "unreal", especially after the Adelaide debacle where the visitors were dismissed for their lowest Test score of 36.
Mamata Banerjee's govt & 'politics of violence' are synonyms: Kailash Vijayvargiya
Bengal's image is being maligned. No day goes by when BJP workers are not attacked by TMC goons. Police also stand with goons. It's the most unfortunate facet about this state: BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya, in Kolkata
India's oil imports at near 3 year high in December
India's year-end rush for crude supplies coincided with stronger demand from north Asian buyers during winter, boosting prices and an accelerating de-stocking of floating storage globally.
Providing official secret info to journalist 'criminal act'
- Rahul Gandhi on purported Arnab chats
Sajan Lone's People's Conference quits People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD)
FinMin allows Madhya Pradesh to raise Rs 1,423 cr additional fund through market borrowing
The Finance Ministry on Tuesday said Madhya Pradesh has been permitted to raise additional Rs 1,423 crore through market borrowing after the state implemented power sector reforms.
CBI recovers Rs 2.04 crore cash from premises of company accused of bribing senior railway officers: Officials
Now ITDC will handle canteens in Parliament in place of Northern Railways: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Subsidy on canteen food served to MPs, others in Parliament has been stopped
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Question Hour will be allowed during Parliament Session for already fixed time of one hour
- LS Speaker Om Birla
Rajya Sabha will sit from 9 am to 2 pm; Lok Sabha 4-8 pm during Parliament session beginning Jan 29: LS Speaker Om Birla
Kremlin dismisses calls to free Navalny, warns against protests
She (Mamata Banerjee) will contest elections from Nandigram. She should get a letter pad ready with the words 'former CM' written on it
- BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari during a rally in Khejuri, Purba Medinipur
MP starts Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of electricity subsidy to farmers
MP starts Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of electricity subsidy to farmers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release financial assistance of around Rs. 2691 crores to 6.1 lakh beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) tomorrow via video conferencing
- Prime Minister's Office
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris thanks Californians after resigning from her Senate seat
Sensex rallies 834.02 pts to close at 49,398.29; Nifty soars 239.85 pts to 14,521.15
EU regulator says to approve Boeing 737 MAX flights next week
Rupee gains 11 paise to finish at 73.17 (provisional) against US dollar
Toughest tour ever, nothing surpasses this
- India coach Ravi Shastri after Test series triumph over Australia
India considering changes to foreign investment rules for e-commerce sector: Sources, government spokesman
Reports Reuters
BJP more dangerous than Maoists: Mamata Banerjee at rally in Purulia
Those who want to join BJP can leave but we will not bow our heads before saffron party: TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee at Purulia rally
SC-appointed panel will seek views of all stakeholders: Anil Ghanwat, member of SC-formed committee
- Panel members will keep their personal views on farm laws aside while preparing report to be submitted to SC: Member Anil Ghanwat
- SC-appointed panel on farm laws will take views of farmers, agri stakeholders besides central and state govts: Member Anil Ghanwat
It has been decided that the first meet with farmers will be held on Jan 21st. Physical meeting will be held with those organisations who want to meet us in person. Video conferencing will be held with those who can't come to us
- Anil Ghanwat, member of SC-formed committee
Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy and Minister M Kandasamy stage sit-in protest against Lt Governor Kiran Bedi
Court extended the remand of Swapna Suresh and Sarith PS to February 2nd in the Dollar smuggling case
Bulls back on D-Street: Sensex jumps over 900 points
36 is not end of the world!
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— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 1611046847000I won't comment on Supreme Court and India can see the reality of the Supreme Court
- Rahul Gandhi on the committee formed by SC (ANI)
