New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Declaring that 'India’s innovation engine is unstoppable,' Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday highlighted the country’s remarkable surge in patent activity, with filings touching a historic 1.43 lakh in the financial year 2025-26, marking a sharp 30.2 per cent increase over the previous year.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Finance ministers and central bankers from the 191 member countries will attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank’s spring meetings, to be held from April 13-18 in Washington, DC, to take stock of the global economic uncertainties amid the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran and continuing uncertainties over the outcome of the peace talks.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) As central government employees and pensioners await the rollout of the 8th Pay Commission, expectations around salary and pension hikes are steadily building across the country.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Indian Oil Corporation has conducted over 10,600 inspections, and strict actions have been taken against erring persons and agencies, including show-cause notices and suspensions, it said in a statement.
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rebound last week after six consecutive weeks of decline, supported by favourable global cues, according to analysts.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has created opportunities for India in various ways, ranging from augmenting strategic petroleum reserve capacities at home to diversifying imports, a report highlighted on Saturday.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday increased excise duties on petroleum products, including high-speed diesel, with immediate effect, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, visited Khuruthang town to gain insights into local development initiatives and urban infrastructure planning in the region.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Union government on Saturday took a major step to enhance efficiency and transparency by implementing digital-only toll collection at all National Highway fee plazas across the country.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Government on Saturday said, in a routine briefing, that the India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, even as authorities continue to closely monitor maritime operations amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region.
