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Mauritius plans 2% climate levy

Mauritius, an island nation grappling with flash floods and erosion, plans to introduce a 2 per cent climate levy on company profits to finance projects fighting climate change, according to Finance Minister Renganaden Padayachy.

Modi clears KISAN fund, 30 mn houses for poor

Several BJP-ruled states follow populist path after election results

Coffers dry, task cut out for Naidu to deliver on promises

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo N Chandrababu Naidu (pictured), who is set to take the reins of power in Andhra Pradesh shortly, will have the daunting task of making bleak coffers ring to fulfill the \"Super Six\" that his party promised during the run-up to the recently concluded Assembly elections.

Judges' appointment, vacancies challenges before law minister

Addressing the issues of vacancies in the higher judiciary and pending cases, and finalising the Memorandum of Procedure (MOP) are the key challenges before Arjun Ram Meghwal who was allocated the law portfolio on Monday.

Modi calls Manmohan, Deve Gowda as he begins third term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called up former President Pratibha Patil and former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda and sought their blessings as he began his third term, official sources said.

Luxe home buyers get 'exclusive' access

With the rise of ultra-luxury housing in India comes ultracustomised marketing.

'Airfares can rise further while still being affordable'

Airfares in India are still among the lowest in the world, giving Indian carriers significant headroom to increase them while ensuring they remain affordable, Akasa Air Founder and Chief Executive Officer Vinay Dube said in an interview with Business Standard.

Cognizant to acquire Belcan for $1.3 billion

Deal may deliver over $100 mn annual revenue synergies in 3 yrs

PV sales decline in May on polls, heatwave effect

Store footfall witnessed nearly 20% drop

Paytm lays off staff as part of restructuring

Fintech firm One97 Communications, owner of Paytm brand, is laying off an undisclosed number of employees and said it was providing outplacement support for a smooth transition, according to a company statement.

Domino's looks to hit 4K store count

With 2,000 outlets, to focus on dine-in

FirstCry turns to West Asia for next phase of growth

Pune-based unicorn FirstCry is planning to scale up its operations in the global market.

It should be people's PMO, not Modi's PMO: PM after taking charge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first address to the staff of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) after taking charge for the third consecutive term on Monday, articulated his vision for the PMO as an institution dedicated to public service.

Modi 3.0 kicks off on continuity note

With at least a dozen of the leading Union Cabinet ministers retaining the portfolios they had handled in the previous government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed a message of continuity in governance.

Hey, Siri! Let's Talk About How Apple Is Giving You An AI Makeover

Each June, Apple unveils its newest software features for the iPhone at its futuristic Silicon Valley campus. But at its annual developer conference on Monday, the company will shine a spotlight on a feature that isn't new: Siri, its talking assistant, which has been around for more than a decade.

Moratorium reduced for health policy but full disclosure crucial

Use 30-day free-look period mandated by Irdai master circular to assess the policy's coverage

Indian GCCs: Captives to e-twins

Global capability centres (GCCs) in India have come a long way from the early 1990s when they were referred to as 'captives' of their global headquarters (HQs) to today, when they are emerging as the 'digital twins\" of their HQs, replicating the work done at their parent organisations and adding more value than ever before.

MONETISING 5G

Is fixed wireless access the answer to the monetisation prayers of Reliance Jio and Airtel?

Smart meters power change in business

Devices help electricity firms in preventing leakages and improving revenue by providing real-time data

Pharma companies up their dose of tech

Industry is using AI and digital tools to improve processes and help patients

Flooded with data? Insights industry will help you now

Anticipating change is a strong weapon in an uncertain world.

Hero MotoCorp's growth mileage: Rural recovery to power market share ride

To fuel its engine with rural focus, electric innovation, new product cycle

Sebi signals change with tougher F&O stock rules

New framework may displace low-turnover stocks, introduce market heavyweights

In its new list, BJP excludes 16 of 17 ministers who lost

Narayan Rane, Parshottam Rupala and Anurag Thakur were key omissions from the Narendra Modi-led council of ministers that took the oath of office on Sunday evening in the national capital.

NDA pressure points may vary

As many as 11 members of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) allies have found place in Narendra Modi's new council of ministers.

Colours of consensus on the forecourt

Focus now on the road ahead: First 100 days set to shape governance post-election strain

Be humble and never compromise on transparency, Modi tells team

Chouhan is one of the six former chief ministers in the Cabinet; the others are Uttar Pradesh's Rajnath Singh, Haryana's Manohar Lal Khattar, Assam's Sarbananda Sonowal, Bihar's Ram Jitan Manjhi, and Karnataka's HD Kumaraswamy.

Ayushman Bharat expansion likely to top agenda

Expansion of the Ayushman Bharat scheme and implementation of revised Schedule M (related to quality drug production) and pharma marketing code may be on the priority lists of the health ministry and the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DOP) as Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads a coalition government.

MOBILITY & MINERALS Fuelling the critical ride for green mobility

In the previous two terms of Narendra Modi's leadership in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), green transition in mobility and securing its supply chains had been a pivotal agenda through various flagship schemes, athe most notable being Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric (And Hybrid) Vehicles (FAME).

Budget 1st pit stop; pending reforms fill busy calendar

The first challenge before T the finance ministry, under the new coalition government, will be to present a full Budget for 2024-25 in about a month.