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.

Congress opposes lowering of import duty on US apples

The Indian National Congress (INC) has opposed the government’s decision to lower the import duty on American apples, claiming it would prove detrimental to apple growers in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

'Entire world can emulate India's law on farmers' rights'

President Droupadi Murmu said India’s law on the protection of plant varieties and farmers’ rights can be emulated for the entire world, as it gains importance amid the challenges of climate change.

MISINFORMATION ABOUT RAISED GST ON DIESEL CARS: GADKARI

According to the reports, Gadkari, at the New Delhiautomakers conference, said he would ask Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for an additional10 per cent GST on diesel vehicles.

Apple to sell Made-in-India iPhones on launch

Apple Inc. is planning to make the India-built iPhone 15 available in the South Asian country and some other regions on the global sales debut day, people familiar with the matter said.

Corporate bond issuances fall to 10-mos low due to inflation

In August 2023, corporate bond issuances in India hit a 10-month low due to increasing yields on these financial instruments, which were propelled by elevated inflation rates.

PM wants to make India's mobility sustainable

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the necessity of developing a sustainable mobility ecosystem in India that aligns with environmental conservation goals.

US hails India's tariff cut on Agricultural Products

The United States has expressed its appreciation for India’s recent decision to lower tariffs on various American agricultural products, including frozen turkey, frozen duck, fresh and processed blueberries and cranberries.

MANDAVIYA CALLS FOR 20 PER CENT REDUCTION IN CHEMICAL FERTILIZER USE

The Indian government has recently urged farmers to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides by 20% during the upcoming rabi (winter-sown) season.

China Praises G20's New Delhi Summit Declaration

On Monday, China said the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration has sent a positive signal that the member nations of the influential grouping are joining hands in tackling global challenges