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UCC to be implemented in Uttarakhand this month: CM

UTTARAKHAND CHIEF MINISTER Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday highlighted the various initiatives undertaken in the state, reaffirming the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the 'Devbhoomi' this month.

A 'historic step': PM hails completion of Genome India project

GENOME SEQUENCING DATA of 10,000 Indians will now be available to researchers to develop precision medicines tailored for the local population, a step hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'milestone' in biotechnology research.

Future not in war, but in Buddha, says Modi

PM's ADDRESS AT 18TH PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS CONVENTION

Double counting of SEZ transactions inflated gold import data

A NEW MECHANISM to make recording of export-import data more efficient led to the double counting of some of the gold that entered the country via special economic zones (SEZs), resulting in hugely inflated numbers for the month of November.

BP Partnership to Raise ONGC Revenue by $10.3 Billion

STATE-OWNED OIL AND Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) expects a $10.3 billion revenue boost from increased oil and gas production in the Mumbai High field in partnership with the UK's BP.

Credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs soon: Official

FINANCIAL SERVICES SECRETARY M Nagaraju on Thursday said the government would soon launch a new credit guarantee scheme for the MSME sector covering loans up to ₹100 crore.

Rooftop solar scheme & power infra likely to get Budget push

EXTENSION OF THE production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to the solar energy value chain, increased allocation towards PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and a greater thrust on the distribution and transmission infrastructure are likely to be the key features of the upcoming Budget, as far as the energy sector is concerned.

GAIL Increases Domestic Gas Allocation to IGL by 31%

STATE-OWNED GAIL INDIA has increased domestic gas allocation to Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) by 31% with effect from January 16, increasing the share of domestic gas in the company's CNG (compressed natural gas) segment to 51% from 37% earlier, the company said on Thursday.

Organic item exports can be trebled in 3 yrs

INDIA'S EXPORTS OF organic products can grow more than threefold in the next three years to ₹20,000 crore, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Adani Group to Offload 20% Stake in Wilmar

FMCG player Adani Wilmar will see one of its promoter Adani Commodities LLP offload up to 20% stake in the company through an offer for sale (OFS), which will open on Friday.

Trump comeback: Honda to go slow on new EVs

HONDA MOTOR WILL be cautious about starting production of new electric vehicles due to uncertainty about US President-elect Donald Trump's industrial policy, a senior executive of the Japanese automaker said on Tuesday.

Flying taxis are on the horizon

Taking Commuting To New Heights

Bid for 2036 Olympics takes pan-India route

● Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Pune to join Ahmedabad

Pritish Nandy dies at 73

Veteran journalist, poet and filmmaker Pritish Nandy passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday, sources close to him said.

AI Policy to Get a Shot in the Arm

Like in other parts of the world, there are concerns that AI may reshape the Indian job market by creating new opportunities while also posing challenges such as job displacement due to automation.

Foxconn, Dixon Urge Govt to Pay ₹700 Cr in Pending PLI Subsidies

The government is reviewing the two requests, the people said.

India seeks NRI participation in 'Viksit Bharat'

THE 18TH PRAVASI Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention kicked off here on Wednesday, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar calling upon NRIs and Persons of Indian Origin to actively participate in the quest for a 'viksit Bharat' (developed India).

No Pre-emptive Tariff Overhaul

Over a few years to FY23, India had seen a significant tariff escalation, reversing the trend of progressive reduction of these import barriers, primarily in the wake of the pandemic.

Oil pares gains on dollar strength

OIL PRICES TRIMMED earlier gains on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened but continued to find support from a tightening of supplies from Russia and other OPEC members and a drop in US crude stocks.

'Align AI and business goals for better results'

ENTERPRISES are increasingly recognizing the value of multi-cloud architectures and the ability to capitalize on the unique strengths of various cloud platforms to enhance their operational capabilities, says Shailender Kumar, senior vice-president and regional managing director of Oracle India and Netsuite JAPAC.

GCCs focus on skills-based hiring for growth

GCCs focus on skills-based hiring for growth

A power distribution poser

EACH CASE OF PRIVATISATION HAS BEEN A LESSON FOR THE NEXT

Tidings for agri-budget

All eyes will be on how the govt addresses the narrative of agrarian distress

Reshaping consumer behaviour

High fintech adoption isn't just a trend but a game changer in India; three 'S's will define 2025 for the sector - security, sustainability, and scalability

Fact-checking reversal lets Zuckerberg drop charade

MARK ZUCKERBERG'S VIDEO announcement on Tuesday that the company would abandon its fact-checking efforts and loosen moderation marks a stunning reversal of years of promises regarding safety and misinformation.

Putin's booming war economy poised for soft, bumpy landing

PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN'S invasion of Ukraine triggered an economic boom in Russia built on the back of government stimulus.

OpenAI chief denies sister's allegations of sexual abuse

THE SISTER OF billionaire OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing her regularly between 1997 and 2006, prompting him and other family members to deny her claims.

Tesla poised for $1-bn windfall from EU emissions curbs

TESLA COULD COLLECT more than €1 billion ($1 billion) in compensation from rival automakers that need help meeting tougher pollution standards in the European Union this year, UBS Group analysts said.

China Bolsters Consumer Subsidies to Boost Spending

AUTO MARKET REBOUNDS

Trump Mulls National Economic Emergency Call to Support Tariffs

PREZ-ELECT HAS VOWED TO IMPOSE 10% TARIFFS ON GLOBAL IMPORTS