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Hangars to be built at 4 airstrips in Haryana

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala has announced plans to construct hangars at four airstrips in the state.

U'khand govt approval to state's 1st service sector policy

The Uttarakhand government has given approval to the state's first service sector policy; a target has been set to create 20 lakh employment opportunities and facilitate the skill development of 10 lakh workers in Uttarakhand, an official said. Under this policy, the government will provide various incentives and support to businesses operating in the service sector.

Centre to lower annual borrowing to Rs 12-13 lakh cr

The Finance Ministry in India is contemplating a reduction in the central government's annual gross borrowing through bonds in the coming years. Government sources with knowledge of the matter have indicated a target range of Rs 12-13 lakh crore for annual gross borrowing, deviating from the recent trend of record-high borrowings due to the pandemic and fiscal stimulus measures.

EPFO TO GENERATE 16 MN NET PAYROLLS IN FY24

India's formal job market Lis witnessing encouraging trends in the first quarter of the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), according to recent data from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The data suggests that if this trend persists throughout the fiscal year, India could achieve the highest-ever net new payroll additions, crossing the 16 million mark, with the first-quarter figures ranging from 7 to 8 million.

Banks to return property papers in 30 days, fine for delay

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a directive to banks and other regulated entities, instructing them to release all original movable or immovable property documents and remove charges registered against personal loan borrowers within 30 days after the full repayment or settlement of loans. This move by the central bank aims to address discrepancies in practices followed by regulated entities, which have led to customer grievances and disputes.

Cabinet approves Rs 9,589 cr FDI for Suven Pharma

The Indian government a substantial foreign investment of up to Rs 9,589 crore in Suven Pharmaceuticals.

GOVT APPROVES RS 1.65 CR FOR 75 LAKH UJJWALA CONNECTIONS

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aligns with Prime Minister Modi's vision of ensuring clean cooking fuel access for every Indian household, addressing rural challenges, and promoting sustainability

1.6L 'PMKSKs' for farm inputs operational: Mandaviya

In a virtual interaction with over 1000 farmers from seven states, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the role of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendras (PMKSKs) in enhancing the agricultural sector and farmers’ well-being across India.

Over 100 students hospitalised from food poisoning in T'gana

Over 100 students of the Kasturba Gandhi School in Telangana’s Nizamabad district were hospitalised after they fell ill after having dinner, an official said on Tuesday.

India-US pact facilitates concessional rates for metal exports

India and the US have agreed to set up a joint monitoring mechanism to enable domestic exports of at least 3.36 lakh tonnes of certain steel and aluminium products in a year to America without paying extra duties, an official said on Tuesday.

Nipah virus confirmed in Kozhikode, 2 dead

Two fatalities have been reported, and four individuals are currently under medical care after contracting the Nipah virus in Kerala’s Kozhikode district.

PRIYANKA URGES CENTRE TO DECLARE HIMACHAL 'NATIONAL DISASTER'

During her Kullu visit, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi praised the spirit with which the people and the Himachal government are facing the situation

CHIT-FUND COMPANIES CASE: HIGH COURT DIRECTS JHARKHAND GOVT TO CONSTITUTE COMMITTEE IN 45 DAYS

The Jharkhand High Court has set a deadline of 45 days for the state government to establish a high-level committee responsible for facilitating the return of funds invested by individuals in various chit-fund companies.

Culpable Homicide Case: J&K Court Sentences 3 Individuals 7 Years Imprisonment

In a culpable homicide case in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, three individuals have been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment.

1.2020 NE DELHI RIOTS: SC ADJOURNS HEARING ON UMAR KHALID'S BAIL PLEA

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on Umar Khalid’s bail plea for four weeks.

MONEY LAUNDERING CASE: SC EXTENDS INTERIM BAIL TO SATYENDRA JAIN ON MEDICAL GROUND TILL SEP 25

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended interim bail to Satyendra Jain on medical grounds till September 25 in a money laundering case.

DELHI HC UPHOLDS ACQUITTAL OF RAPE ACCUSED, PROSECUTION'S FAILURE TO PROVE VICTIM'S AGE

The Delhi High Court has recently upheld the acquittal of a man accused of forcibly keeping a minor girl in his house and repeatedly raping her.

Manipur FIR: SC Protects Ex-Army Officer, Professor from Coercive Action

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection from any coercive action to a retired colonel against whom an FIR was lodged by the Manipur Police allegedly on the basis of the contents of his book published in January 2022.

DELHI HC DISMISSES PLEA FOR RECONSTITUTION OF TRANS YAMUNA DEVELOPMENT BOARD

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a BJP MLA seeking the reconstitution of the Trans Yamuna Area Development Board (TYADB), stating that the state government is still deliberating on the matter.

Pak: Remittances slump 22% as expats use illegal channels amid currency gap

Remittances in Pakistan decreased by 22 percent in the first two months of the fiscal year as expatriate workers chose unauthorised methods to send money home amid the widening gulf between official and unofficial currency rates, The News International reported.

US praises India for G20 summit hails 'IMEC'

The US lauded India for hosting the G20 summit, calling it a big “success” and hailing the landmark ‘India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor’ which will usher in a new era of connectivity from Europe to Asia and will stimulate economic growth across the two continents.

WHY THERE LITTLE INVESTMENTS FROM CHINA IN INDIA

The risk considerations include a country’s bilateral relations with China and the operational and financial risks to general foreign investors.

India employers expect moderate hiring in next 3 months

Employers in India anticipate a gradual increase in hiring over the next three months as they prioritize investing in the professional growth of their employees and fostering a healthy workplace environment.

Increased supply chain outsourcing across industries

TVS Supply Chain Solutions was seeing a trend toward increasing the outsourcing of supply chain activities across industries and had a healthy pipeline of new business possibilities.

India imposes 5-Year antidumping duty on Chinese steel

Publication in the official gazette by the Ministry of Finance, India has levied an anti-dumping duty on select Chinese steel for an additional five years.

Diwali shopping set to soar: 70% of consumers willing to spend more

Recent research from The Trade Desk, a pioneer in global advertising technology, which conducted the third Festive Pulse Survey (Nasdaq: TTD), over 70% of Indians are prepared to spend more this Diwali, which represents a significant 35% rise from last year.

Bitget launches $100mn EmpowerX fund for ecosystem growth

Bitget, a leading exchange for cryptocurrency derivatives and copy trading, has announced the creation of the BitgetEmpowerX Fund.

INDORAMA VENTURES INVESTS $150MN IN 3 PET RECYCLE PLANTS

Indorama Ventures Public Co Ltd, an Indian-owned company with its headquarters in Bangkok, is investing $150 million in three PET recycling facilities in India.

Over 36k government jobs given in 18 months: CM Mann

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann is claiming that the AAP government has given 36,097 jobs to the youth of Punjab in the first 18 months of its tenure.

Rajnath Singh inaugurates 90 infra projects in Jammu

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 90 infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation, completed at a cost of Rs 2,941 crore, in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.