Ekta Nagar, Aug 22 — Rakhis made by local youth undergoing skill development training will be sold at several locations in the Statue of Unity area from Saturday, giving trainees a platform to showcase their skills while creating an avenue for employment and self-employment. Trainees of the Ekta…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Indian Railways has strengthened its position as the world's second-largest cargo carrier due to an expansive rail network, dedicated freight corridors, policy support and growing emphasis on cost-efficient and sustainable logistics.A key factor behind the railways' freight…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Gemini Edibles & Fats India Ltd -- maker of the Freedom Oils brand -- has flagged significant raw material, supply chain, regional concentration and regulatory risks in its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — The mandatory Aadhaar biometric update for children aged 5 to 17 years will remain free of cost until September 30, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has said, while urging parents and guardians to complete the process within the stipulated period.UIDAI has…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Farm and construction equipment maker Escorts Kubota -- jointly controlled by Japan’s Kubota and India’s Escorts -- plans to significantly expand manufacturing capacity in the country as it targets higher exports to Europe, Africa and eventually North America, according to a…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reviewing the framework governing the monitoring and disclosure of the utilisation of funds raised through public issues with an aim to improve the timeliness of disclosures and simplify compliance requirements, Chairman Tuhin…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — The recently approved Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) will accelerate local value addition, reduce supply‑chain dependencies and boost backward integration, industry leaders said on Saturday.They noted that approvals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme…
Jammu, Aug 22 — FICCI FLO hosted Vibrant Verve, a premier luxury lifestyle and entrepreneurship exhibition, in Jammu on Saturday, bringing together a curated collection of contemporary and traditional fashion, fine jewellery, art, gourmet delicacies, home decor, gifting solutions and wellness…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Pakistan’s reported request for a $10-billion support facility from the US Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) has sparked debate over whether the move would provide durable economic relief or deepen the country’s dependence on external powers, according to a report.According to…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday announced the unanimous adoption of the 'Chennai Declaration', reaffirming BRICS commitment to build an effective, resilient and future-ready framework in science, technology and innovation.The ‘Chennai Consensus’, adopted under…
New York, Aug 22 — Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held one-to-one meetings with senior representatives of JPMorgan, Tillman Global Holdings, Uber and Golub Capital in New York and visited IBM Research as part of his ongoing US visit, with discussions focusing on investment opportunities,…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Gold prices surged nearly 5 per cent on a weekly basis, gaining support from a weaker US dollar and reduced expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike.On Friday, MCX gold futures (October) were flat while MCX silver futures for September advanced 1.28 per cent. The…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — The remaining International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds for Bangladesh remain stalled as the lender presses Dhaka to complete a series of pending reforms in financial‑sector and climate‑resilience, a new report has said.The report from Bangladesh-based publication The Asian Age…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Amid a debate over rising sugar prices across India, agriculture and sugar industry experts on Saturday said that the surge is primarily the result of lower sugarcane production and reduced sugar recovery rates, rather than the diversion of sugar for ethanol production.They also…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — The Research Bank of India (RBI) on Saturday said that authorised dealer banks have raised a massive $72.848 billion in forex inflows till August 21, and a major chuck came from FCNR (B) deposits at $65.397 billion.External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and Overseas Foreign…
Washington, Aug 22 — A trade confrontation between the United States and Canada escalated sharply on Saturday after last-minute negotiations collapsed, triggering 50 per cent US tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods and a promise of dollar-for-dollar retaliation from Ottawa. Canadian…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — China’s economy slowed in the second quarter of 2026, pointing to the challenge Beijing faces in shifting from investment‑led expansion to growth driven by domestic consumption, a new report has said.Gross domestic product of China grew 4.3 per cent in the April‑June quarter on…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised the development of nearly 1,800 km of LPG pipeline infrastructure involving an estimated investment of about Rs 7,000 crore across six states to boost India's energy infrastructure and LPG supply chain…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Residents of Sikka Kimaantra Greens Society in Noida's Sector 79 staged a protest on Saturday against Sikka Group and alleged that they have been deprived of basic amenities such as clean drinking water and reliable electricity since purchasing their flats.The residents claimed…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — A government committee held discussions focused on accelerating entrepreneurship-led livelihood opportunities for rural women and contributing to the national goal of creating 6 crore Lakhpati Didis, an official statement said on Saturday.The Empowered Committee of the Ministry…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — More than 39 crore livestock have been registered on the Bharat Pashudhan Portal, and 4,019 Mobile Veterinary Units have provided doorstep services to 136 lakh farmers and treated 276 lakh animals, a government factsheet said on Saturday.The National Animal Disease Control…