New Delhi, July 19 — The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated suo motu action against 41 restaurants across the country for violation of consumer rights and adoption of unfair trade practices by levying service charge by default on consumers’ bills, according to an official…
New Delhi, July 19 — The proposed upgradation of the Khagaria–Purnea section of NH‑31 and NH‑231 to a four‑lane highway by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, recently approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), is poised to propel Bihar’s agricultural heartland on the…
New Delhi, July 19 — India is developing a carefully calibrated regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) that seeks to balance innovation with necessary safeguards, while drawing lessons from evolving approaches adopted by the US, the European Union and other international forums,…
New Delhi, July 19 — Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday called for a nationwide ‘Jan Andolan’ against cancer, diabetes, obesity and other non-communicable diseases, saying India's response to the growing burden of lifestyle disorders…
New Delhi, July 19 — The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has raised objections to Truecaller's display of a "frequently blocked" badge on calls originating from the dedicated 140 and 1600 number series, saying such labels could mislead telecom consumers and create unnecessary suspicion…
New Delhi, July 19 — Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Sunday said India is steadily moving towards a future where its citizens will fly in domestically manufactured civil aircraft, as the country's aerospace manufacturing capabilities continue to expand under the 'Make in India'…
New Delhi, July 19 — The proposed upgradation of the Khagaria–Purnea section of NH-31 and NH-231 to a four-lane highway by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, recently approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is poised to propel Bihar’s agricultural heartland on the path to…
New Delhi, July 19 — The first shipment of premium Areko cherries and Centrose plum from Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian and Pulwama districts to Singapore will provide growers with better prices, direct access to global markets and further strengthen India's agricultural exports, Union Commerce and…
New Delhi, July 19 — Odisha’s coastline is set to witness a major transformation with the construction of the new 160.18 km Rameshwar–Paradeep Coastal Highway project to be developed by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) with a total capital cost of Rs 8,300.79 crore, according…
New Delhi, July 19 — China has become geopolitically more ambitious with its objective no longer merely to dominate rare earth production at home but also control the global industry by deciding which countries receive the technology, technicians and market access required to compete, according to…
New Delhi, July 19 — Strong buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) effectively offset heavy foreign institutional investor (FII) selling during the week -- highlighting the resilience of domestic liquidity even as global uncertainties kept market sentiment cautious, analysts said on…
New Delhi, July 19 — China is showing increasing signs of slipping into a liquidity trap, with record-low interest rates, abundant bank liquidity and aggressive credit expansion failing to revive consumer spending, business investment or economic growth, according to recent economic data.The…
New Delhi, July 19 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted how traditional Indian craftsmanship can drive economic growth through innovation and global partnerships.In an X post, the Office of the Prime Minister of India referred to an article written by Finance Minister Nirmala…
New Delhi, July 19 — The Centre is set to introduce five new bills during the monsoon session of Parliament which kicks off on Monday, which include proposals related to income tax and MSME reforms, an increase in the strength of Supreme Court judges and changes in the birth registration laws.Among…
Hyderabad, July 19 — Ramagundam Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) in Telangana’s Peddapalli district resumed production after remaining closed for more than a week following a leakage in its ammonia pipeline and technical problems. With the plant reopening after repairs, urea production has…
New Delhi, July 19 — Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has expanded its panel of forensic auditors by empanelling 18 additional firms, including Ernst & Young LLP, KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP, Zx Grant Thornton Bharat LLP and Nangia & Co LLP, to…
Mumbai, July 19 — Indian equity markets are expected to remain focused on key technical levels in the coming week, with analysts indicating that the Sensex could face immediate resistance in the 78,400–78,600 range, while the Nifty will need to decisively breach the 24,400–24,500 zone to extend its…
Mumbai, July 19 — The combined market valuation of five of India's 10 most-valued companies surged by Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week with IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerging as the biggest wealth creator amid a positive trend in domestic equities.The broader market remained upbeat…
New Delhi, July 19 — The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) on Sunday congratulated Skyroot Aerospace on the successful Vikram-1 mission, describing it as a watershed moment for India's private space sector that reinforces the country's emergence…
New Delhi, July 19 — State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has launched Bharatgas Lite ZIP, a premium LPG offering aimed at providing customers with a faster, smarter and more convenient cooking gas experience.The new service was launched by BPCL Chairman and Managing Director…
New Delhi, July 19 — Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has called for deeper collaboration between India and Estonia in trade, investment, innovation and technology as he addressed the India–Estonia Business Forum in Tallinn during his official visit to the Baltic nation.The…