The Union government will spend more than Rs 2 lakh crore of the Rs 3.6 lakh crore needed to implement the scheme. Read more »
The railway board will be reorganised on functional lines under the chairman and four members responsible for infrastructure, operations, rolling stock and finance. Read more »
With its large market and skilled workforce, India can be a net exporter of quality steel, says Dharmendra Pradhan. Read more »
The loan will be used for upgrading 750 km of state highways and 850 km of major district roads to two-lane all-weather roads. Read more »
Indian economy has seen bad times, but has always emerged stronger, says prime minister. Read more »
India invests only 0.6-0.7% of the GDP in research and development compared with 2.8% by the US and 2.1% by China. Read more »
Construction of 96.5 lakh houses approved, 934 km of metro lines under construction. Read more »
Imports to hit market in January; fresh crops may ease prices in new year. Read more »
The ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship imparted skill training to more than one crore youngsters since 2014. Read more »
State governments led by Kerala, Bihar push for 4% deficit target, more funds to infrastructure. Read more »