Plans to reduce fertilizer use remain ‘non-starter’; incentives not yet distributed to states

Plans to reduce fertilizer use remain 'non-starter'; incentives not yet distributed to states

New Delhi: The government’s ambitious scheme PM-PRANAM to reduce fertilizer consumption remains “unable to launch” as the Center has failed to release a single rupee as an incentive to any state even two-and-a-half years after its launch, according to a parliamentary committee report.PM-PRANAM was approved in June 2023 to promote balanced and sustainable fertilizer use … Read more

‘Seeing medium-term changes in traffic to and from India; increasing capacity here due to demand:’ Lufthansa

'Seeing medium-term changes in traffic to and from India; increasing capacity here due to demand:' Lufthansa

Frank Naeve, Lufthansa Senior Vice President (Sales, Distribution and Marketing) MUMBAI: The Israel-Iran war will change international traffic flows in and out of India and some other parts of the world “in the medium term”. It remains to be seen when Gulf carriers, which account for the lion’s share of this traffic, will be able … Read more

PM Modi praises Om Birla’s leadership after no-confidence motion fails; Lok Sabha Speaker responds

PM Modi praises Om Birla's leadership after no-confidence motion fails; Lok Sabha Speaker responds

Prime Minister Modi with Om Birla (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker About Birla He was praised for his calmness, impartiality and leadership after a motion of no confidence against him was defeated in the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Modi also praised him for maintaining … Read more

Assembly elections 2026: SIR assurance, model code of conduct, rules more – What EC says in 4 states, 1 UT polls

Assembly elections 2026: SIR assurance, model code of conduct, rules more – What EC says in 4 states, 1 UT polls

European Commission press conference New Delhi: The Election Commission on Sunday announced the dates for assembly polls in four states and one Union Territory while detailing several special provisions aimed at improving voter participation, monitoring the voting process and enhancing transparency.The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil … Read more

‘A war of civilizations’: BJP, DMK, AIADMK, Congress welcome EC to announce poll dates for 4 states, 1 UT; TMC issue moves

'A war of civilizations': BJP, DMK, AIADMK, Congress welcome EC to announce poll dates for 4 states, 1 UT; TMC issue moves

New Delhi: Political parties on Sunday welcomed the Election Commission’s announcement of polling dates for four states and one Union Territory. West Bengal will vote in two phases from April 23, with Kerala, Assam and Puducherry voting on April 9 and Tamil Nadu on April 23; all results will be announced on May 4.In 2021, … Read more

West Bengal polls: Why Election Commission opts for two-phase assembly elections

West Bengal polls: Why Election Commission opts for two-phase assembly elections

New Delhi: election committee It was announced on Sunday that the assembly polls in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, unlike the eight-phase polls held in 2021.Announcing the polling schedule for 4 states and 1 union territory, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that in order to … Read more