NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel has pointed to “chronic underutilisation of funds” by the food processing ministry for flagship schemes, including in Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) and PM Formalisation of micro food processing enterprises scheme (PMFME). It said this reflects inadequate planning and execution by the ministry.The panel headed by former Punjab CM…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the incentive scheme for low-value BHIM-UPI transactions with an estimated outlay of Rs 1,500 crore. MUMBAI: The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved an incentive scheme to promote low-value BHIM-UPI transactions, focusing on payments made to merchants. The Rs 1,500 crore initiative, running from…
Indian Premier League moments NEW DELHI: As we gear up for another exhilarating edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), it’s the perfect time to take a nostalgic walk down memory lane.The IPL, a tournament that redefined the cricketing landscape, has been a goldmine of drama, thrills, and unforgettable moments, especially during its formative years.From…
Pakistan cricket team (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it is set to earn a profit of approximately USD 10 million by hosting the Champions Trophy, where the Indian team emerged as the champion. According to PCB spokesperson Aamir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza, all expenses…
US President Donald Trump President Donald Trump is fixated on his ideology of expanding school choice, positioning it as the heart of his education agenda. In reshaping the US Department of Education, he has consistently emphasized empowering parents to choose schools for their children. Framed as a victory for families, the reality speaks a different…
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt recently reflected on how many of his films, including Ghulam and Awara Paagal Deewana, received an ‘A’ certification from the censor board. Speaking on the Cyrus Says podcast with Cyrus Broacha, Vikram was asked whether Awara Paagal Deewana was given an adult certification due to his reputation as a bold filmmaker. He…
The World Happiness Day is celebrated every year on March 20. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in June 2012, World Happiness Day aims to make people realise the importance of happiness and well-being in their lives. On this occasion, the World Happiness Report conducted by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of…
Election Commission to kick off all-party consultations to address poll issues NEW DELHI : All-party meetings and interactions will be hosted across the country by the 36 state/UT chief electoral officers (CEOs), each of the 788 district election officers (DEOs) and as many as 4,123 electoral registration officers (EROs) until this month-end to resolve outstanding…
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is developing annual and lifetime toll charges for national highways. (AI image) The Modi government is working on a plan to reduce the toll payout for regular national highways’ users. Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that a new policy for national highway toll charges…
MUMBAI: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has decided to introduce demerit points for poor player behaviour, slow over-rates and practically all the transgressions in IPL-2025, along the lines of the demerit points system which the ICC has implemented in international cricket since Sept 2016.The decision was taken during a meeting, where…
