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PLI-AUTO SCHEME ATTRACTS RS 67,690 CR PROPOSALS

The Government's Production Linked Incentive for Automobile and Auto Component Industry

Goyal eyes G20 Summit to boost global trade, exports

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called upon exporters to tap the opportunity that the upcoming G20 Summit holds for global trade and attracting investments to India and enhancing India’s role in multilateral organisations

India aims to be global textile hub, targets 7-9% growth

The Government is looking at India’s potential to become the world’s largest textile hub by developing indigenous technol- ogy and textile machines for the Indian textile Industry, reduc- ing dependency on imports and at the free trade agreements to enhance the presence of India’s textile sector globally

RBI GOVERNOR EXPECTS RETAIL INFLATION TO DROP

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday that the central bank expects retail inflation to start declining from September. The statement came during a program at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, where Das engaged with local students

93% of Rs 2,000 notes returned, says RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported on Friday that approximately 93% of Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system since its decision in May to discontinue the high-value denomination

INDIA'S Q1 GDP SURGES TO 7.8%, ECONOMISTS PEG 6-6.2 % FOR FY24

Underlining resilience amidst stubborn global headwinds, India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rose to 7.8 percent on-year in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the fastest pace in a year, maintaining the strong momentum witnessed in the final quarter of FY23, as private consumption accelerated and investment growth remained high, as per estimates for the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2023-24, by the National Statistical Office

CM Sarma praises PM for 'One Nation, One Election'

The statement about \"One being a gift to the nation from the Prime Minister is unrelated to the previous information about the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Lanka on 2 Sep

Defence Minister RaDinath Singh will visit Sri Lanka from September 2-3 to review defence ties. During the visit, he will hold talks with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

'Hindustan is 'Hindu Rashtra' & this is fact: RSS chief

Speaking at the inauguration,' the new facility of Shri Narkesari Prakashan Ltd., the publisher of 'Dainik Tarun Bharat' newspaper in Nagpur, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said India is a \"Hindu Rashtra\", all Indians are Hindus and Hindu represents all Indians.

GOVT FORMS PANEL ON 'ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION'

The committee will be headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind

CENTRE BIG MOVE ON ‘ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION': FORMER PRESIDENT RAM NATH KOVIND TO LEAD COMMITTEE

The Union government has constituted a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of 'One Nation, One Election,' a concept that involves conducting general elections and state Assembly elections simultaneously.

MONEY LAUNDERING CASE: SUPREME COURT EXTENDS INTERIM BAIL OF AAP LEADER SATYENDAR JAIN TILL SEP 12

The Supreme Court on Friday extended the interim bail granted to AAP Leader and former Delhi Cabinet Minister Satyendar Jain till September 12 in a money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

SC RESERVES VERDICT ON NATIONAL CONFERENCE PLEA CHALLENGING DENIAL OF PLOUGH SYMBOL FOR LAHDC POLLS

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on a plea by the National Conference challenging the denial of the 'plough' symbol to its candidates for the upcoming Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) polls on September 10.

US Prez hopes Chinese counterpart attends G20 Summit

US TS President Joe Biden hoped that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping would attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

JANET YELLEN TO ATTEND G20 SUMMIT IN NEW DELHI

US Treasury Secretary to focus on global economy, debt restructuring, and strengthening ties with India at G20 summit

Indian govt approves Krafton BGMI after 3-month trial

After passing a three-month examination, South Korean gaming company Krafton is said to have gotten full license from the Indian government to operate its well-known battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). One of the top-grossing games in the nation is expected to benefit from this action.

RailTel's income grows 27% to Rs 2,002 cr in FY23

RailTel's Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Sanjai Kumar, announced on Thursday that the company's overall revenue increased by 27% to Rs 2,002 crore in the fiscal year 2022-23.On August 31, video conferencing was used to conduct the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of RailTel Corporation of India Ltd (RCIL), a Mini Ratna CPSU under the Ministry of Railways.

BAJAJ AUTO'S AUGUST SALES DROP 15% YOY TO 3.41L UNITS

The manufacturer of two- and three-wheelers, Bajaj Auto Ltd, announced a 15% year-over-year (YoY) decline in its Add sales for the month of August on Friday

NCERT gets deemed university status: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been granted deemed university status.

ATF price hiked by steepest ever 14 per cent

The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has been increased by the steepest ever 14%.

MP GOVT ANNOUNCES TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC GAS CYLINDER AT RS 450

The council of ministers approved to provide the domestic gas cylinder at the rate of Rs 450 in the Sawan month

IT salaries surge despite hiring dip

Over the past year, the IT sector, encompassing both hardware and software, has seen a reduction in job opportunities.

GST revenues up 11% to Rs 1.6 lakh crore

GST revenues for August 2023 have exhibited an impressive 11% year-on-year growth, attributed to enhanced compliance and reduced evasion, according to Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra.

Govt working on laptop, computer import norms

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), a division of India's commerce ministry, is actively working on establishing transparent criteria to facilitate the licensing process for importers of laptops and computers.

India's manufacturing PMI hits 3-month high

Last month, India's manufacturing sector experienced a notable surge in growth, reaching its highest pace in three months, primarily fuelled by a significant uptick in new orders and production, according to a private survey.

COMMERCIAL LPG PRICES CUT BY RS 158

The price reduction comes days after price of domestic LPG was reduced by Rs 200

AR MLA urges PM Modi to take up map issue with China

Senior Congress MLA of NiSe nong Ering has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of China showing in its map Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as part of its territory, with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi next month.

AMID PROTESTS, K'TAKA BEGINS RELEASING CAUVERY WATER TO TN

The Cauvery Water Management Authority passed an interim order earlier to release 5,000 cusecs per day

JAMMU AND KASHMIR STATE INVESTIGATION AGENCY ARRESTS 8 ABSCONDING TERRORISTS

Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA), on Thursday, told the media that they have arrested eight absconding terrorists and their associates nearly after three decades.

MOSER BAER CASE: DELHI COURT SENDS NITIN BHATNAGAR TO JUDICIAL CUSTODY

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday sent Nitin Bhatnagar, a citizen from Malta to judicial custody in connection with his alleged involvement in the offence of money laundering in a case of M/s Moser Baer India Ltd. and others.