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).

VODAFONE IDEA FILES PLEA IN SC SEEKING CORRECTION OF AGR DUES

Vodafone Idea has recently filed a curative petition in the Supreme Court in relation to judgment that had dismissed pleas by telecom companies seeking correction of errors in Adjusted Gross Revenue dues payable by them.

SC SETS OCT 31 FOR FINAL HEARING ON PLEAS CHALLENGING ELECTORAL BOND SCHEME

The Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled October 31 for the final hearing of petitions challenging the validity of the electoral bond scheme used for political party funding.

SCSeeks Report on Delhi Air Pollution Control Measures from CAQM

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a report from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) regarding the measures being taken to control air pollution in and around Delhi.

Allahabad HC Directs Formation of Committee for Statewide Fire Safety Plan

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed the state Chief Secretary to establish a high-powered committee tasked with formulating a plan for implementing fire safety measures throughout the state.

DELHI HC TO COMMENCE LIVE STREAMING OF PROCEEDINGS FROM OCTOBER 11

The Delhi High Court has recently announced the commencement of live streaming of proceedings in the court presided over by its Chief Justice from October 11. This move aims to enhance access to justice for the public.

Championing girls' rights and education in Rural India

On International Day of the Girl Child, a change-maker from hinterland.

Borouge inks deal with NPCC for UAE energy projects

Borouge Plc recently revealed a significant collaboration with the National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), a prominent engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) entity based in the UAE.

OPEC sees global oil demand at 116 mb/d in 2045

The 2023 OPEC World Oil Outlook (WOO) was launched today at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre (KAPSARC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

World Bank asks Pakistan to tax agricultural, real estate sectors

The World Bank has proposed eliminating all tax exemptions and incorporating agriculture, retail, and real estate into a tax framework that could contribute three percent of Pakistan’s GDP, according to media reports.