NEW DELHI, JUNE 20, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced its provisional payroll data for April 2024 on Thursday, showcasing remarkable growth in net member additions. With 18.92 lakh new members, this surge marks the highest monthly increase since the inception of payroll data in April 2018. A notable 31.29% rise has been recorded compared ...

New Delhi, June 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, on Thursday convened a high-level meeting with key officials of the Coal Ministry to conduct a comprehensive review of the management of captive and commercial coal blocks. Emphasizing the paramount importance of collaborative efforts, Minister Reddy underscored the need for close coordination with all ...

Mumbai, June 19, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Blue Dart, South Asia’s leading courier and integrated express package distribution company, has successfully launched drone deliveries in collaboration with Skye Air, a leader in drone technology. This move marks a significant advancement towards cleaner and more efficient delivery solutions. Building on their pioneering VLOS trials in Vikarabad, Hyderabad, in September 2021, and BVLOS ...

BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 16, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, SP Singh Baghel, undertook a comprehensive review of freshwater aquaculture research initiatives at the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), here on Sunday. During his visit, Minister Baghel planted a tree sapling on the institute premises and conducted a thorough inspection ...

SAMBALPUR, JUNE 16, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Sunday an ambitious initiative to transform Sambalpur into a dynamic hub of development, promising significant advancements in infrastructure and essential services. Following a meeting with district administrative officials, Minister Pradhan highlighted the BJP government’s dedication to enhancing Sambalpur’s status through a detailed long-term master ...

NEW DELHI, JUNE 14, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Despite a widening trade deficit reaching a seven-month peak of USD 23.78 billion in May, India’s merchandise exports demonstrated resilience, marking a significant 9.1% increase to USD 38.13 billion, as per official government data. This robust export performance was underpinned by notable growth across key sectors such as engineering, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and ...

MUMBAI, JUNE 14, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):  The Sensex and Nifty, leading benchmarks in equity indices, surged to fresh closing lifetime highs fueled by robust buying in blue-chip giants like HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and Mahindra & Mahindra, buoyed further by positive export figures. The market witnessed a steady uptick for the third consecutive session, with the 30-share BSE Sensex scaling ...

Bhubaneswar, June 12, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Four-time MLA and tribal leader from Keonjhar district, Mohan Charan Majhi, was sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of Odisha on Wednesday. The ceremony, held at Janata Maidan, was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers, and chief ministers. Senior BJP leader and Patnagarh MLA KV Singh Deo, along with ...

New Delhi, June 11, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Ashwini Vaishnaw assumed charge as the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday, underscoring the government’s commitment to uplifting the poor. In his address to the media, Vaishnaw emphasized that the administration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged citizens. Highlighting the Cabinet’s recent decision, ...

New Delhi, June 11, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, newly appointed to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), affirmed his commitment to advancing the maritime sector’s development in alignment with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Taking charge on Monday in New Delhi, Minister Sonowal addressed office bearers and staff, instilling confidence in the team to ...