Renewable energy storage capacity to rise from 1 GW to 6 GW by year 2027-28: Crisil

India's India's renewable energy storage capacity is expected to surge 6 GW by fiscal 2028 from less than 1 GW operational as of March 2024, driven by a robust pipeline of projects under implementation, said Crisil Ratings.

PM Modi highlights transformation in Defence sector and Toy manufacturing

PM Narendra Modi, during his address on the 78th Independence Day, highlighted that India is moving towards self-reliance by improving domestic manufacturing and has even started exporting to other countries.

SC Considers Mandating States or UTs To Create Online Dashboards Giving Information Of Informal Committees | POSH Case

The Supreme Court in the case Aureliano Fernandes Versus State Of Goa And Others observed in a matter concerning the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place, Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013, POSH Act, indicated that it would direct all the States and Union Territories to prepare an online dashboard containing all the relevant information pertaining to the constitution and members of the Internal Committees, IC of the departments.

I-Day security prompts AAP to reschedule Sisodia's Padyatra to August

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has postponed the padyatra of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia due to security concerns surrounding Independence Day.

Delhi airport's new Terminal 1 to open on August 17, IndiGo and SpiceJet to resume

The new Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport will become operational on August 17, with IndiGo and SpiceJet set to shift their flight operations there, the airport operator, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), said in a media release on Wednesday.

DELHI ALL SET FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

Security personnel have been deployed in and around the Red Fort, and bomb disposal staff have been carrying out

UTTARAKHAND SIGNS MOU WITH BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION, INFOSYS SPRINGBOARD

The Uttarakhand Higher Education Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British High Commission and the Infosys Springboard at the Uttarakhand CM's Pushkar Singh Dhami's residence on Wednesday to establish new dimensions for higher education in the state.

Nifty delivers over 2,000 % return since its inception in 1996

As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the country’s stock markets stand as a testament to remarkable growth and resilience.

Next industrial revolution will be bioeconomy driven: Jitendra Singh

The next industrial revolution will be bio-economy driven, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday emphasising the government’s commitment to the sector.

CAG PARTNERS WITH UZBEK COUNTERPART TO EXCHANGE AUDITING EXPERTISE

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in a step towards fostering international cooperation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Accounts, Republic of Uzbekistan, in Tashkent.

Delhi airport's new Terminal 1 to open on August 17, IndiGo and SpiceJet to resume operations

The new Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport will become operational on August 17, with IndiGo and SpiceJet set to shift their flight operations there, the airport operator, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), said in a media release on Wednesday.

TRAI asks service providers to stop spam calls from unregistered telemarketers

In a major step to curb the increasing number of spam calls, regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has mandated all service providers to stop voice promotional calls, be prerecorded or computer generated or otherwise, from all unregistered senders or telemarketers.

Wholesale inflation in India moderates to 2.04% in July, amid declining retail inflation

In line with the moderation in retail inflation, wholesale inflation in India too witnessed a sharp decline in July.

NEXT INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION WILL BE BIO-ECONOMY DRIVEN: JITENDRA SINGH

The next industrial revolution will be bio-economy driven, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday emphasising the government’s commitment to the sector.

'Indian hospitality sector registers growth in Q2 2024; Hyderabad leads with 11.9 pc surge'

The hospitality sector in India recorded a 4.8 per cent Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) for the second quarter of 2024, according to a report by JLL’s Hotel Momentum India (HMI).

KVIC promoting local Artisans, created over 10 lakh jobs last year: Chairman Manoj Goel

Manoj Kumar Goel, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) revealed that KVIC has created over 10 lakh jobs across India in the last financial year.

DOMESTIC PASSENGER VEHICLES SALES SHRINK 2.5% IN JULY, SIAM EXPECTS FESTIVE SEASON TO BOOST DEMANDS

The total domestic Passenger Vehicles (PVs) sales have witnessed a decline of 2.5 per cent in July 2024, as compared to the same period last year 2023, according to the data released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Wednesday.

24/7 online banking may increase risks and liquidity issues for banks: RBI DG Swaminathan

Online banking services like Internet banking and mobile banking may increase the chances of liquidity crisis during periods of stress, highlights RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman during an event in Jaipur on Wednesday.

CAG India partners with Uzbekistan counterpart to exchange auditing expertise

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in a step towards fostering international cooperation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Accounts, Republic of Uzbekistan, in Tashkent.

India's July exports up 2.8% at USD 62.4 billion, trade deficit widens to USD 9.6 billion

India’s overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in July were to the tune of USD 62.42 billion, a 2.81 rise on a yearly basis, Commerce Ministry data showed on Wednesday. Same month last year it was USD 60.71 billion.

Nifty delivers over 2,000 per cent return since its inception in 1996

The Nifty 50 index began its journey on April 22, 1996, with a starting value of 1136.28 point and has recently crossed 25,000 points a growth of nearly 22 times.

NUMBER OF ACTIVE INVESTORS ON NSE SURGED BY 13.9 PC IN JUNE: NSE REPORT

The number of active investors on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) surged by 13.9 per cent month-on-month, reaching 1.5 crore in June. This increase marks the third consecutive month of growth in active market users.

'Fake News Detection' In School Textbooks Implemented In Kerala

In a move to empower school children, the Kerala General Education Department has added 'Fact-Checking' modules as part of new ICT textbooks for Classes 5 and 7, designed to help students recognize fake news and perform fact-checking on online platforms.

CPI Inflation Down, But Road Ahead Could Be Bumpy: SBI Report

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation dropped to 3.54 per cent in July 2024, its lowest in nearly five years, largely driven by a decline in vegetable prices.

Excise Policy Case: SC To Hear Kejriwal's Bail Plea Today

The Supreme Court will hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and bail application in connection with the excise policy case on Wednesday, August 14.

‘Refugees know India is safe country for minorities’: Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused opposition parties of defaming the country and said that a campaign was being run to project that minorities were not safe in India.

Supreme Court dismisses ED's plea against High Court order allowing NDTV to seek compounding of alleged FEMA violations

The Supreme Court in the case Directorate of Enforcement v. New Delhi Television Limited observed and has dismissed the petition filed by Directorate of Enforcement, ED challenging the order of Bombay High Court wherein the court allowed New Delhi Television, NDTV to pursue compounding proceedings which are initiated for alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, FEMA before the Reserve Bank of India, RBI.

LG Names Kailash Gahlot to lead I-Day flag hoisting

On Tuesday, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena nominated Delhi Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag at the official Independence Day event at Chhatrasaal Stadium on August 15, 2024, marking the 78th Independence Day.

54 CR GST REFUND SCAM EXPOSED BY DELHI'S ANTI-CORRUPTION BRANCH

Seven people were arrested for running the racket of fake invoices and getting GST refunds from the department.

BSF engages border villages to fortify security along India-Bangladesh border

In light of the evolving situation in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) is intensifying its efforts along the India-Bangladesh border, including its effort to orchestrate \"village coordination meetings\" in border villages, aiming to enlist local support for bolstering security and curbing illegal activities.