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Cabinet greenlights Jamrani Dam project
In a significant move aimed at enhancing irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to include the Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project of Uttarakhand under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP).
CBDC can revolutionize cross-border payments
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has highlighted the significant potential of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in revolutionizing cross-border payments
GTRI ADVISES INDIA AGAINST BINDING DATA FLOW COMMITMENTS IN IPEF
International trade experts recommend India set domestic rules and retain preferential treatment for domestic suppliers in government procurement in the proposed FTA with the UK
Govt mandates helmets, dispensers
The Indian government has issued mandatory quality norms for various products, including helmets for the police force, bottled water dispensers, and door fittings.
Indian Railways runs special trains for Chhath Puja
In an effort to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during Chhath Puja, the Indian Railways has undertaken a comprehensive plan, operating 283 special trains encompassing 4,480 trips.
IAF contracts Indian firm for weather station procurement
In a significant move to bolster aerospace safety and technological capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the procurement of Automatic Weather Stations for 82 IAF locations
TOYOTA EXPANDING MANUFACTURING CAPACITY IN INDIA
The two existing Toyota factories in India are now running at maximum capacity, thus the company is taking steps to enhance manufacturing capacity
Evolution and Innovation: The future of Kabaddi mats
India established its dominance in the world of Kabaddi by winning the Asian Kabaddi Championship title in June 2023 and now sets its eye on the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China slated to be held from September 23rd onwards
OVER 1200 COS, 80,000 BUSINESS VISITORS EXPECTED AT EXCON
The event will spread over 30 lakhs sq. ft of display area and is expected to attract over 1200 exhibitors and over 80,000 business visitors from India and abroad including the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, UAE, South Korea, Singapore, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Romania and Czech Republic.
DELHI HIGH COURT: IT AND ADMIN SERVICES BY SINGAPORE ENTITY TO ITS AFFILIATE IN INDIA CANNOT BE FTS
The Delhi High Court in the case The Commissioner Of Income Tax (International Taxation)-1, Delhi Versus M/S Bio-Rad Laboratories (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. observed and has held that the information technology and the other administrative services which is provided by the respondent or assessee to its affiliate in India could be construed as fees for technical services, FTS.
How solar cables will help India meet its renewable energy goals
Nowadays cable manufacturers are using high-tech mechanisms, technologies such as e-beam cross-linking, and halogen-free materials.
MADRAS HIGH COURT DIRECTED CENTRE AND NIGERIAN EMBASSY TO PURSUE REQUEST OF WOMEN CLAIMING COMPENSATION FOR HUSBAND'S DEATH IN NIGERIA
The Madras High Court in the case Jemima Arumaithai and Another v The Secretary to Government and Others observed and has come to the aid of two Tamil women claiming compensation for the death of their husbands in Nigeria
Ireland wants to deepen its strong economic, cultural ties with India
The Irish government, under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Micheal Martin, is intensifying efforts to enhance its robust economic and cultural ties with India
The Agniveer restructuring scheme needs operational and a strong policy mechanism
The supreme sacrifice made by first Agniveer Akshay Laxman Gawate who lost his life in the line of duty at the Siachen glacier has sparked speculation and directed fresh attention towards the Agnipath-Agniveer scheme. Incidentally, similar to Agniveer Gawate who was serving in one of the most hostile environmental conditions at high altitudes a few weeks ago, another Agniveer, Amritpal Singh lost his life while on duty in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kapda phaad...’: MP CM Chouhan takes potshot over fault lines within Cong
Amid the political drama unfolding in the election-bound state of Madhya Pradesh, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday took potshots at the Congress and indicated at the fault lines within the Congress ranks.
Indian manufacturing sector booms with 36% job growth
India’s commitment to becoming a prominent global manufacturing hub has received a boost with a 36 percent increase in job postings within the sector, according to data released by job search platform Indeed
Online gaming companies served Rs 1 trillion
A noteworthy development in India sees the Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities taking decisive action by issuing show cause notices, amounting to an impressive Rs 1 lakh crore, to multiple online gaming companies on suspicion of tax evasion
Government announces Rs 22,303 crore subsidy on P&K fertilisers
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a Rs 22,303 crore subsidy package crore for phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers to be used during the Rabi or winter-sown season.
Young passengers prefer Jaipur-Udaipur Vande Bharat: NWR
When compared to other forms of transportation, youthful people prefer to travel on the JaipurUdaipur Vande Bharat, according to North Western Railway (NWR) officials.
CABINET APPROVES INDIA-JAPAN PACT ON SEMICONDUCTOR SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIP
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) between India and Japan on a semiconductor supply chain partnership between the two countries
Housing ministry spends Rs 700 cr on GeM in FY24 from MSMEs & others
Public procurement from MSMEs through Government e-Marketplace (GeM): As of October 10 of the current fiscal year, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs had spent an estimated Rs 685 crore on products and services through the government’s business-to-government public procurement platform, Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Sugarcane burning linked to mystery kidney disease: Study
According to a study, burning sugarcane and rice husks may be generating a poisonous material that is responsible for a mysterious kidney ailment that affects agricultural workers in the US, Sri Lanka, India, and many other nations.
Coal ministry generates Rs 28.79 cr from scrap disposal
As part of a special campaign, the Ministry of Coal declared on October 24 that it had successfully produced revenue of Rs 28.79 crore through the disposal of scrap
Garuda Aerospace secures Rs 25 cr in bridge round
In order to meet its working capital needs, drone maker Garuda Aerospace announced on Wednesday that it has secured Rs 25 crore in funding from a new bridge round headed by integrated incubator Venture Catalysts, WeFounderCircle.
JIO CAN DEPLOY 5G CELL EVERY 10 SEC, DEPLOYED 85% 5G IN INDIA
As per Akash Ambani, Jio has installed 85% of India’s 5G network and can deploy 5G cells every 10 seconds
Thomson's ambitious plans for India's laptop market
Thomson, a brand well known for its reason ably priced TVs, intends to join the Indian laptop market.
IDF exposes massive fuel hoard by Hamas in Gaza
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) released photographs on Tuesday, showcasing what it claims to be fuel tanks within the Gaza Strip.
ELECTRIC CARS TO INCREASE BY ALMOST 10X BY 2030: IEA
International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted a substantial transformation in the energy landscape by 2030 under the existing policy framework electric car on the roads worldwide, marking a significant shift in the automotive industry
2019 MURDER CASE: DELHI HC DENIES BAIL PLEA TO WOMAN ACCUSED
The Delhi High Court has recently rejected the bail plea of awoman accused in the murder case of her live-in partner in September 2019
CENTRE CONSTITUTES TRIBUNAL UNDER DELHI HC JUDGE SACHIN DATTA TO ADJUDICATE JKDFP
The Centre has recently constituted a tribunal under Delhi High Court judge Sachin Datta to adjudicate if there is sufficient ground for declaring the Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party as an unlawful association.