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INDIAN STEEL AND CEMENT SECTORS NEED 47 LAKH CRORE FOR NET ZERO

A recent report by the Council on Energy, and Water (CEEW) reveals that India's domestic steel and cement industries will need an additional investment of 47 lakh crore (approximately $627 billion) to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. India ranks as the world's second-largest producer of steel and cement, both of which are known for their emission-intensive operations.

India supplies 30 per cent of UAE's gems and jewellery

The gem and jewellery trade between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced significant growth, particularly after the implementation of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Nokia Chennai plant produces 7 million telecom gears

Finnish telecommunications company Nokia announced a significant achievement at its Chennai manufacturing facility, where it has successfully produced 7 million units of telecom network gear. This milestone marks a testament to the plant's longevity, having operated for 15 years, and establishes it as one of Nokia's largest factories worldwide.

'INDIA POISED TO BOLSTER AND DIVERSIFY SUPPLY CHAINS'

Sitharaman's comments emphasize India's commitment to clean energy and its role in global sustainability

Will discuss caste survey data during assembly session: Bihar CM

In the midst of a political storm surrounding the caste census in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Wednesday that the caste survey data would be discussed after the commencement of the Assembly Session.

Rivers cannot be owned by any state: DMK's TKS Elangovan

In the midst of mounting tensions and protests regarding the Cauvery water issue in Tamil Nadu, TKS Elangovan, a leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), emphasized that rivers should not be owned by any state and stressed the need for Karnataka to release water as per international agreements and Supreme Court directives.

ALL 28 UNCLAIMED BODIES WERE CREMATED

In a poignant and compassionate act, 28 unclaimed bodies of victims from a tragic triple train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district, which occurred four months ago, were finally laid to rest through cremation in Bhubaneswar.

KOCHADAIIYAAN CHEATING CASE: SC RESTORES CHARGES AGAINST ACTOR RAJINIKANTH'S WIFE LATHA

The Supreme Court restored the alleged criminal charges against Latha Rajinikanth, wife of well-known actor Rajinikanth in connection with the Tamil film ‘Kochadaiiyaan.’

WHY DON'T THEY GO TO GOVT HOSPITAL?

Making treatment in govt hospitals mandatory for people's representatives and officials will improve the situation

EAM Jaishankar holds extensive discussions with Prez Wickremesinghe

On Wednesday, India and Sri Lanka signed three agreements to foster greater cooperation between the two countries as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe here and held “extensive discussions” aimed at enhancing the bilateral ties.

New guidelines to consider investments in tool room for manufacturing of mould, dyes

On the basis of various requests and suggestions received from beneficiaries of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for White Goods as well as from industry associations, the Government has made changes in the scheme guidelines like adoption of a cost-plus method in place of comparable uncontrolled price method for calculation of sales prices in case of captive consumption or supplies to group companies. It also required amendment in the definition of ‘Arm’ length’.

SITHARAMAN CALLS FOR IMF FOCUS ON MACROECONOMIC SURVEILLANCE, GUIDANCE

FM also met with Managing Director of IMF Kristalina Georgieva and expressed India's readiness to support IMF's agenda in 2024

OmniCard collab with ONDC for Corporate Gift Cards

India’s Noida (Uttar Pradesh), October 11: Being the first FinTech firm to issue special ONDC Corporate Gift Cards and ushering in a new digital era of corporate giving, rewards, and employee engagement, OmniCard is proud to have added yet another feather to its cap.

Wipro will roll out merit salary increases, effective by 1 December

Wipro will implement compensation in creases for its employees. The merit-based annual raises will be decided upon in the coming weeks and go into effect in December.

Vedanta initiates demerger with base metal subsidiary

Vedanta Ltd. declared that its wholly-owned base metal subsidiary, Vedanta Base Metals Ltd., had been formed.

'India's true potential as global leader in digital AI economy'

Raghu Raghuram, the Indian-origin CEO of enterprise cloud services giant VMware, as artificial intelligence (AI)-driven use cases proliferate across industries, India, which is playing a leading role in assisting other countries improve efficiency, cut costs, increase financial inclusion, and create new opportunities, has the real potential to emerge as a global leader in the digital AI economy.

AMERICAN CHIPMAKER AMD TO ACQUIRE AI SOFTWARE STARTUP NOD.AI

The acquisition is expected to aid AMD compete better against American chipmaker Nvidia

TN's Sivakasi gears up for festival season cracker production

Sivakasi, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, known for its firecracker and match manufacturers, is poised for a significant increase in Diwali cracker production as the much-anticipated celebrations get closer.

Tea Board orders closure of mfg units during winter

For a better crop in the first flush of the next year, the Tea Board has mandated the wintertime closure of production facilities in North Indian tea-growing regions.

CM Kejriwal unveils 3rd Light House Skill Center in Delhi

The third Light House Skill Center has been opened in the Matia Mahal neighborhood of old Delhi by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Goodricke strategises diversification to offset tea industry challenges

Through the ABHA-based registrations, Sharma added, patients would also have digital access to their prescriptions, pharmacy slips, and diagnostic results.

10 MILLION REGISTRATIONS IN DIGITAL OPD SCHEME

Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh top list for registrations, 3 AIIMS in top-30 implementers

Department of Industries, Bihar successfully conducts Investors Meet in Bengaluru

The Government of Bihar marked a significant milestone with the successful organization of Bihar Business Connect, Investors Summit in Bengaluru.

Reliance to launch luxury 'Swadesh' stores globally

Reliance Retail, a major player in India’s retail industry, is gearing up to introduce a chain of upscale stores under its “Swadesh” brand, focusing on luxury ethnic handicrafts.

World Bank praises India's economic management

The India-born Chief Economist of the World Bank Group, Indermit Gill, has expressed optimism regarding India’s strategic focus on infrastructure development, digital public goods, and overall economic management.

India's debt China high, but risks manageable

An official from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has compared India’s high debt levels to that of China but emphasized that the associated risks for India are relatively lower.

INDIA'S DIRECT TAX REVENUE SURGES 21.8 PER CENT

India's strong direct tax growth signals economic stability and efficient tax administration, while fiscal deficit figures offer insights into government fiscal management

India plans 509 composite BOPs on borders with Pakistan, Bangladesh

India is all set to build 509 composite border outposts (BOPs) along the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders to provide an appropriate show of force to deter trans-border criminals, infiltrators, and hostile elements from indulging in the activities of intrusion, encroachment, and border violations.

Mental health a universal human right: Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday that mental health is a “universal” human right.

STROKE COULD CAUSE NEARLY 1 CRORE DEATHS ANNUALLY BY 2050

Theanalysisforecasts growing healthand economicimpactsfrom stroke between 2020 and 2050, which will disproportionately affect lower and middle-income nations LMICs).