Chennai, Sep 13 — Tamil Nadu has moved to purchase an additional 2,000 MW of electricity from power-generating companies and the open market after prolonged hot weather and weak wind generation placed the state’s electricity network under pressure. The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — Backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on significance of BRICS economies, experts on Saturday said the bloc has become a major driver of global growth and holds substantial potential to deepen trade, investment and multilateral cooperation.Speaking to IANS, former…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — An Air India pilot died due to cardiac arrest while he was on a layover rest at a hotel in the national capital, a Tata Group airline statement said on Saturday.Air India said it was deeply saddened by the passing of a cockpit crew member in Delhi on Friday night."He was on a…
New Delhi, Sept 12 — The Reserve Bank of India has rejected Tata Sons' request to deregister as a Core Investment Company (CIC), according to a report.NDTV Profit reported -- citing sources -- a decision that means the Tata Group holding company will have to comply with the stock market listing…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — BRICS' role in fostering economic cooperation, technological innovation and financial connectivity among emerging economies with discussions ranging from India-Russia ties and artificial intelligence to cross-border payment systems, industry experts said on Saturday while…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at their meeting here on Saturday, underlined the need to address the concerns of the two countries on the structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues, and facilitation of meaningful and predictable…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — There is no proposal for a BRICS currency "as of now", while discussions on trade in local currencies have been underway for some time, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday.In a press briefing, MEA's Secretary, Economic Relations, Sudhakar Dalela, said: "There…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday said that it ordered the immediate recall of two food products of Nilgiri Oil & Allied Industries and Aquagri Processing Pvt Ltd after laboratory tests found them unsafe and non-compliant with food safety…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — The BRICS countries, in their New Delhi Declaration adopted on Saturday, expressed serious concerns over illicit financial flows, including financing of terrorism, the laundering of drug-related crime proceeds, and the use of ICTs for illegal virtual asset flows.The Declaration…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday met the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi and discussed opportunities to further deepen the India–AIIB partnership.They also discussed ways to support India’s infrastructure and transport connectivity…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — Bangladesh is facing a critical strategic decision after receiving an invitation from the United States-led Pax Silica initiative while simultaneously joining the China-backed World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as an observer which highlighting the…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — The BRICS group of emerging economies on Saturday unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, in which it voiced serious concern over the rise of unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures that distort trade and are inconsistent with the rules of the World Trade Organisation…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — Steel slag road technology can reduce road construction costs by around 40 per cent while delivering four times the strength of conventional roads, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday and called for its…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — India’s gem and jewellery exports continued positive momentum in the month of August, with gross exports rising 12.52 per cent year-on-year to Rs 21,945.87 crore, a report said on Saturday.The report from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said the month saw…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — Sri Lanka’s betel export sector has been hit by a sharp fall in shipments and dollar earnings to Pakistan--its primary betel market-- amid tariff and regulatory barriers, a new report has said.The report from Sri Lanka Guardian said that a lack of coordination between trade and…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — With Pakistan failing to pay heed to EU warnings over its dismal record of enforced disappearances, political repression and suppression of minorities, the European Parliament and the EU delegation have made it clear to Islamabad that merely signing conventions and passing laws…
Mumbai, Sep 12 — The two-day Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) conference here provided a platform for states and UTs to share their experiences and practices and to discuss measures for strengthening welfare, skilling, employment and service delivery mechanisms for these workers, it…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for rolling out a roadmap of 10 global governance reforms to strengthen BRICS and ensure that the Global South has a greater say in the world’s decision-making centres.Addressing the BRICS session on ‘Inclusive Global…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — The South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) is contributing approximately 23 per cent of Coal India Limited's (CIL) output and registered around 17 per cent of India's total coal production in FY 2025-26, the government said on Saturday.Under the leadership of Prime Minister…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency is broadening historically strong oil-related ties with the Gulf into a wider partnership spanning investment, technology, food security, clean energy and regional stability, a new report has said.The report from Gulf Today said energy ties remain…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — India's space economy could expand to Rs 4.22 lakh crore ($44 billion) by 2033 due to policy reforms, greater private sector participation and growing demand for space-enabled services, according to a report.According to a joint report by EY and the Confederation of Indian…