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MSMEs vital for India’s economic landscape: Report

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) A NITI Aayog report has recommended the convergence of multiple MSME support schemes to eliminate duplication and enhance efficiency, proposing the creation of a centralized AI-powered portal for the sector that contributes 29 per cent to India's GDP.
The comprehensive study titled "Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector Through Convergence of Schemes," prepared by the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), identifies significant overlaps among 18 central schemes currently operating with similar objectives.
The report, based on consultations with 98 stakeholders across six cities including Mumbai, Lucknow, Chennai and Hyderabad, reveals that approximately 70 per cent of MSMEs remain unaware of available government schemes despite the sector employing over 28.7 crore individuals.
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Encroachment on govt land, building bylaw violations will not be tolerated: Sirsa

07 Jun 2026 | 12:10 AM

New Delhi, Jun 6 (UNI) Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday stated that illegal building constructions and encroachment on government land have emerged as a big challenge in the national capital, asserting that such practices will not be tolerated any more.

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Govt mulling third-party insurance system for buildings; 124 properties examined, action taken against violations: CM

06 Jun 2026 | 11:55 PM

New Delhi, Jun 6 (UNI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that her government is seriously mulling a third-party insurance system for buildings, even as different government wings conducted large-scale enforcement drives across the capital, with 124 properties examined and action taken against violations.

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Delhi CM lauds country’s hardworking & creative youth, urges them to contribute in nation building

06 Jun 2026 | 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Jun 6 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that India’s greatest strength lies in its young population, which is hardworking, visionary, creative and courageous.

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Malviya Nagar fire: Delhi revenue department inspects guest houses, hotels, restaurants; notices served to 72 violating norms

06 Jun 2026 | 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Jun 6 (UNI) Cracking down on illegally operating B&B establishments, Guest Houses, and restaurants in the wake of the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy, the Delhi government's revenue department inspected 72 such sites across the national capital, and served notices to them based on the violations, and also took action including demolitions and sealing of premises.

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After brief relief, Delhi sizzles again as mercury touches 40°C

06 Jun 2026 | 8:19 PM

New Delhi, 6 Jun (UNI) After a brief respite from sweltering heat, temperatures in Delhi rise again, touching 40.0°C on Saturday and are expected to soar further, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Maximum temperatures in the national capital are expected to rise gradually in the next three days, reaching a peak of 42°C, said the IMD officials. The city’s minimum temperatures are also likely to increase by 3-5°C during the next 3-4 days, again crossing 30°C from Wednesday onwards.

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