New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department, marking a significant step in the modernization of taxpayer registration services. The project, with an estimated cost of ₹1,435 crore, promises to transform the way taxpayers access and manage…
Goa: Renowned cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar, the creative visionary behind blockbusters like Magadheera, Eega, Baahubali, and RRR, captivated audiences at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) during an ‘In-Conversation’ session titled “Integrating VFX with Cinematography.” Moderated by filmmaker Shankar Ramakrishnan, the session offered a deep dive into Senthil’s artistic journey and his philosophy…
Goa: At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Will Artificial Intelligence Alter Filmmaking Forever?” was held at the Kala Academy, shedding light on the transformative potential of AI in the cinematic world. The session featured filmmaker and entrepreneur Anand Gandhi, Pragya Misra, Head of Public Policy and Partnerships…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹1,750 crore investment for the construction of the Tato-I Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in the Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh. The project, with an installed capacity of 186 MW (3×62 MW), is expected to be completed in 50…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three key railway projects with a combined outlay of ₹7,927 crore. These projects, aimed at easing congestion and enhancing connectivity on some of the busiest rail corridors, are expected to significantly boost regional development and promote economic self-reliance (Atmanirbhar…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. With a total outlay of ₹2,481 crore until the 15th Finance Commission period (2025-26), the scheme seeks to transform agricultural practices…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the groundbreaking One Nation One Subscription scheme, a central initiative aimed at providing nationwide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications. The scheme, designed to streamline and expand access to academic resources, will cater to government-run higher education institutions and central…
Bhubaneswar: Leaders of all major political parties in Odisha gathered on Monday for an all-party meeting chaired by Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, ahead of the upcoming winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The meeting, held in Bhubaneswar, aimed to ensure a smooth and productive session as the House prepares to convene from November 26…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation and expansion of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog, allocating a budget of Rs. 2,750 crore for its extended tenure until March 31, 2028. This move underscores the government’s dedication to nurturing a robust innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem,…
Bhubaneswar: The 177th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting was held today in Bhubaneswar, co-chaired by Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (DC-cum-ACS) to the Government of Odisha, and V.N. Kamble, Executive Director of UCO Bank. The meeting brought together key banking officials, government representatives, and stakeholders to discuss the state’s financial progress and future…
