Cooperative taxi service to improve drivers’ income, ensure better services: Centre

IANS | March 29, 2025 10:09 AM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The objective of a taxi service based on cooperative model is to ensure democratic management by active participation of all members, and to ensure that maximum profit earned by such cooperative taxi society is distributed equitably among the taxi drivers who will be members of that society, the government has said.

Food processing PLI: 171 firms approved, over 2.89 lakh jobs generated

IANS | March 29, 2025 9:57 AM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A total of 171 food processing companies have been approved for assistance under the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and incentives worth Rs 1,155.296 crore has been disbursed, out of which Rs 13.266 crore has been disbursed to MSMEs in 20 eligible cases (as of February 28), the government has informed.

India, US discuss trade, defence

Yashwant Raj | March 29, 2025 12:01 AM

Washington, March 29 (IANS) India and the US, on Friday, discussed trade just days ahead of President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs system kicks into effect.

Core sector industries clock 2.9 pc growth in Feb: Centre

IANS | March 28, 2025 6:52 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 2.9 per cent in February, as the production of cement, fertilisers, steel, electricity, coal and refinery products recorded positive growth, according to data released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.