Minister For Planning
- All
- News
- Videos
-
No New Enrolment Under Ladli Behna Plan in Madhya Pradesh For 16 Months: Minister
The fresh registration of beneficiaries under the Madhya Pradesh BJP government's Ladli Behna scheme for women has not been started after August 20, 2023, minister Nirmala Bhuria said on Tuesday.
-
Apple Plans $1 Billion Manufacturing Plant Investment in Indonesia, Minister Says
Apple plans to invest $1 billion in a manufacturing plant in Indonesia that produces components for the company's handsets and other devices, according to the country's investment minister. Details of the investment were still being ironed out, investment minister Rosan Roeslani told reporters on Thursday.
-
UK's Keir Starmer Offers 'Plan For Change' To Deliver On Poll Pledges
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will unveil a "plan for change" for Britain on Thursday as he attempts a de-facto relaunch of his government following a bumpy first five months in power.
-
Indonesia Expects $1 Billion Investment Commitment From Apple in a Week
Indonesia's investment minister has announced that the country anticipates a $1 billion investment pledge from Apple within a week. The announcement follows the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country due to non-compliance with local regulations. While Apple lacks manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, it has established application developer academi...
-
Australia Moves Closer to Ban Social Media for Children
Australia on Wednesday moved closer to banning social media for children under 16. Australia's House of Representatives passed the bill 102 votes to 13 after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor government secured bipartisan support for the ban.
-
Britain, NATO Must Stay Ahead In 'New AI Arms Race', Says UK Minister Amid Russian Cyber Threat
Addressing a NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London, McFadden will unveil Britain's plans to set up a new Laboratory for AI (artificial intelligence) security
-
Telangana EV Policy 2024: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Telangana's new EV Policy 2024, announced by Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, offers 100% road tax and registration fee exemptions for EVs until 2026, removing previous caps on eligible vehicles. This move, alongside plans for better charging infrastructure and phasing out diesel buses, supports Hyderabad's goal of reducing air pollution. Citizens are ur...
-
Putin Plans First India Visit Since His War in Ukraine Began
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit India for the first time since he ordered the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, a further sign of that US-led efforts to isolate him on the world stage are failing.
-
Pakistan Imposes Section 144 Ahead Of Protest Threat By Imran Khan's Party
Pakistan federal authorities have outlawed all sorts of public gatherings in the capital region for two months ahead of a planned protest by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party.
-
In Major Push For Nuclear Power, India Asks States To Set Up Reactors
India has ambitious plans to set up nuclear reactors across the country, especially in states where thermal power plants have either completed its life, or where access to coal is a challenge.
-
Reliance Lobbies for Satellite Spectrum Auction in New Clash With Starlink
Reliance lobbied the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday to reconsider its plan to administratively allocate satellite spectrum, instead of auctioning it. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in October that the government would allocate spectrum in line with global trends. However, it will issue a final notification on how s...
-
Opinion | Jharkhand: PM's 'Beti, Roti, Mati' Slogan Is Part Of A Sharp Plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modis "Beti, Roti, and Mati" pitch for the Jharkhand assembly elections appears to be a well-considered strategy to strike an emotional chord with tribal voters.
-
Indian Government Drafts Policy to Regulate OTT Platforms: Everything You Need to Know
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is drafting a new policy to regulate OTT platforms due to complaints about content not meeting existing guidelines. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L. Murugan, highlighted plans to introduce the policy in Parliament after gathering input from industry and public stakeholders. Th...
-
Singapore Teen Arrested For Allegedly Planning ISIS-Inspired Terror Attack
Singapore has arrested a teenage boy who was allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired terror attack on a busy suburb, the interior minister said Friday, adding it was a "very close shave".
-
Israel's Counter Attack On Iran Is Expected Before US Election, Say Officials
While Israel's plans for retaliation are not directly tied to the upcoming election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly aware of the potential impact on American politics.
-
No New Enrolment Under Ladli Behna Plan in Madhya Pradesh For 16 Months: Minister
The fresh registration of beneficiaries under the Madhya Pradesh BJP government's Ladli Behna scheme for women has not been started after August 20, 2023, minister Nirmala Bhuria said on Tuesday.
-
Apple Plans $1 Billion Manufacturing Plant Investment in Indonesia, Minister Says
Apple plans to invest $1 billion in a manufacturing plant in Indonesia that produces components for the company's handsets and other devices, according to the country's investment minister. Details of the investment were still being ironed out, investment minister Rosan Roeslani told reporters on Thursday.
-
UK's Keir Starmer Offers 'Plan For Change' To Deliver On Poll Pledges
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will unveil a "plan for change" for Britain on Thursday as he attempts a de-facto relaunch of his government following a bumpy first five months in power.
-
Indonesia Expects $1 Billion Investment Commitment From Apple in a Week
Indonesia's investment minister has announced that the country anticipates a $1 billion investment pledge from Apple within a week. The announcement follows the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country due to non-compliance with local regulations. While Apple lacks manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, it has established application developer academi...
-
Australia Moves Closer to Ban Social Media for Children
Australia on Wednesday moved closer to banning social media for children under 16. Australia's House of Representatives passed the bill 102 votes to 13 after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor government secured bipartisan support for the ban.
-
Britain, NATO Must Stay Ahead In 'New AI Arms Race', Says UK Minister Amid Russian Cyber Threat
Addressing a NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London, McFadden will unveil Britain's plans to set up a new Laboratory for AI (artificial intelligence) security
-
Telangana EV Policy 2024: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Telangana's new EV Policy 2024, announced by Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, offers 100% road tax and registration fee exemptions for EVs until 2026, removing previous caps on eligible vehicles. This move, alongside plans for better charging infrastructure and phasing out diesel buses, supports Hyderabad's goal of reducing air pollution. Citizens are ur...
-
Putin Plans First India Visit Since His War in Ukraine Began
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit India for the first time since he ordered the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, a further sign of that US-led efforts to isolate him on the world stage are failing.
-
Pakistan Imposes Section 144 Ahead Of Protest Threat By Imran Khan's Party
Pakistan federal authorities have outlawed all sorts of public gatherings in the capital region for two months ahead of a planned protest by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party.
-
In Major Push For Nuclear Power, India Asks States To Set Up Reactors
India has ambitious plans to set up nuclear reactors across the country, especially in states where thermal power plants have either completed its life, or where access to coal is a challenge.
-
Reliance Lobbies for Satellite Spectrum Auction in New Clash With Starlink
Reliance lobbied the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday to reconsider its plan to administratively allocate satellite spectrum, instead of auctioning it. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in October that the government would allocate spectrum in line with global trends. However, it will issue a final notification on how s...
-
Opinion | Jharkhand: PM's 'Beti, Roti, Mati' Slogan Is Part Of A Sharp Plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modis "Beti, Roti, and Mati" pitch for the Jharkhand assembly elections appears to be a well-considered strategy to strike an emotional chord with tribal voters.
-
Indian Government Drafts Policy to Regulate OTT Platforms: Everything You Need to Know
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is drafting a new policy to regulate OTT platforms due to complaints about content not meeting existing guidelines. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L. Murugan, highlighted plans to introduce the policy in Parliament after gathering input from industry and public stakeholders. Th...
-
Singapore Teen Arrested For Allegedly Planning ISIS-Inspired Terror Attack
Singapore has arrested a teenage boy who was allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired terror attack on a busy suburb, the interior minister said Friday, adding it was a "very close shave".
-
Israel's Counter Attack On Iran Is Expected Before US Election, Say Officials
While Israel's plans for retaliation are not directly tied to the upcoming election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly aware of the potential impact on American politics.
