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The government was working on a hand holding and single window system: Tarun Bajaj

According to Bajaj, the government was also looking to widen the ambit of the production linked incentives (PLI) scheme. The scheme, aimed ...

GST e-invoicing for businesses with Rs 500-cr turnover from Oct 1

The e-invoice was aimed at curbing GST evasion through issue of fake invoices. Besides, it would make the returns filing process simpler fo...

Protests aftermath: Shocked Hong Kong in a new era under "white knuckle" China grip

China imposed a harsh new paradigm on Hong Kong, marking an end to the liberal pledge, say government, political and diplomatic sources. Th...

Twenty First Century Media announces foray into eSports business, launches TCM eSports

The new division will create engagement opportunities for brands and publishers to reach out to a vast majority of eSports fans who do not ...

US and India need to cultivate strong ties to face Chinese threats, says Mike Pompeo

In his virtual keynote address to the annual 'India Ideas Summit' of the US India Business Council (USIBC), Pompeo said it was important th...

PM lists out potential sectors for US investors, says India could power global eco recovery

India could power the global economic recovery, the PM said while listing out sectors such as aviation, insurance, defence, space, energy a...

Recent clashes initiated by PLA latest examples of 'unacceptable behaviour' of CCP: Mike Pompeo

"Our infrastructure projects, our supply chains, our sovereignty, and our people's health and safety are all at risk. If we get it wrong," ...

Indian economy set for strong farm-led revival, says Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman

Sitharaman said businesses were gaining traction due to the Rs 20 lakh crore economic stimulus package, also known as the Atmanirbhar Bhara...

Economic crisis temporary, India still remains fastest growing economy: Nitin Gadkari

India has its huge population and skilled manpower to its advantage, and countries should look at investing in micro, small and medium ente...

India asks WTO members to constructively engage for permanent solution to food stockholding

According to statements delivered by Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the WTO, Brajendra Navnit, at the meeting of Gener...

UK PM Boris Johnson launches Jet Zero Council to cut airline emissions

Boris Johnson marked his one year in office as the UK Prime Minister on Wednesday with a new Jet Zero Council to tackle aviation emissions ...

Jewellers welcome government's move to further extend the deadline for mandatory hallmarking

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, the government on Monday announced the extension of a deadline for mandatory hallmarking of gold jewel...

This pandemic, can PropTech help break real estate barriers

Industry leaders consider PropTech as a game changer that needs adoption due to ever-changing dynamics of the business, keeping customer ex...

International Cricket Council finally postpones T20 World Cup due to Covid-19

The ICC also announced windows for the next three ICC men’s events, in order to bring clarity to the calendar and give the sport the best p...

PM Narendra Modi to address India Ideas Summit on July 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a global audience on the US and India as key partners and leaders in a post-COVID world at the In...

179 professional colleges shut down this year, highest in last 9 years, shows AICTE data

Besides the closure of 179 institutes, at least 134 institutes did not seek approval this year in view of large number of seats lying vacan...

Indian jewellery companies in Hong Kong fear US-China tensions could affect exports

The goods exported from Hong Kong will now be considered goods made in China for duty purposes. With tension between the US and China incre...