Chandigarh City News

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday expressed frustration with the slow crawl of foreign investments to India despite its textbook appeal as a dynamic and robust economy. "What is holding the investors back?" Sitharaman said responding to a question at a think-tank event about what's holding India back. "Going by the textbook, where economic activities are good and robust and...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held comprehensive talks with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Friday and discussed various regional and global matters. EAM Jaishankar also had a productive dialogue with German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, who is also the Economic Affairs and Climate Action Minister. These discussions were part of the seventh India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) meeting. EAM Jaishankar...

The second and third quarterly training sessions for School Management Committee (SMC) members, under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, are being conducted from September 30 to October 28, 2024, to ensure the participation of parents for the holistic development of students and the creation of a better environment in schools in Haryana. This training is...

Punjab Raj Bhavan welcomed dignitaries, scholars, and community members at a national symposium titled “Global Peace and Development Through the Philosophy of Lord Mahavira” in honor of the 2550th Nirvana anniversary of Jainism’s 24th Tirthankara, Lord Mahavira. The event brought together thought leaders to explore the profound relevance of Mahavira’s teachings of nonviolence, compassion, and sustainability in addressing modern-day...

Haryana Chief Secretary Dr. TVSN Prasad chaired the 21st meeting of the Standing Committee of the Northern Zonal Council today at Hotel Lalit, Chandigarh. The meeting was attended by Sh. K. Moses Chalai, Secretary of the Inter State Council Secretariat (ISCS), Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh Sh. Prabodh Saxena, Chief Secretary of Rajasthan Sh. Sudhansh Pant, Chief Secretary of...

As the chill of winter approaches, the changing weather brings more than just cozy layers and brisk air—it also calls for a focus on our overall well-being. The shift from warmer to colder days can weaken our immune defenses, making us more susceptible to colds, flu, and seasonal ailments. Amidst these changes, maintaining good health becomes essential, and one...

The average cost to build a cryptocurrency exchange ranges between $130,000 – $200,000. The development process usually takes around 6 to 9 months, depending on the project scope. The final cost and timelines will depend on several factors, such as the type of platform you’re building, the features, the number of integrations and APIs you need, and so on. The table...

Today, there are hundreds of cryptocurrencies and millions of cryptocurrency holders. The number of users in the cryptocurrency market is projected to reach 107.30 million by 2025, with a user penetration rate of 7.41% in 2024, which is anticipated to rise to 7.35% by 2025. This market's average revenue per user is expected to be $61.5 in 2024. In this article,...

Essar Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Manu Kapoor as its Group Chief of Public Policy and Corporate Affairs. Manu brings over three decades of specialised experience working with corporations, governments, public sector agencies, and industry groups. He is an established leader with a successful career of managing corporation’s reputation and brands across Middle East, Africa, Central Asia,...

NPCI BHIM Services Ltd. (NBSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched a campaign, ‘Meethi Diwali’, in association with CRY (Child Rights and You). The campaign aims to bring the sweetness of the festivities to underprivileged children across India by contributing a box of sweets for every ten transactions completed via the BHIM...