New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India and Zimbabwe together can write the “next great chapter of South-South cooperation,” showing the world how partnerships among developing nations can power innovation, industrial growth, and a fairer global economy, H.E. Gen. (Retd) Dr C.G.D.N. Chiwenga, Vice President of Zimbabwe said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has appointed Akash Tripathi, a 1998 batch IAS officer, as Managing Director, the state-owned solar body said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) When it comes to purchasing power parity (PPP), India is likely to become the world's second-largest economy in PPP terms by 2038, a new report showed on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved four railway projects with a total investment of Rs 12,328 crore aimed at ensuring seamless and faster transportation of both passengers and goods.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS ) India's manufacturing sector experienced strong growth in FY24 as Gross Value Added (GVA) increased by 11.89 per cent, up from 7.3 per cent in the previous year, according to data from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) released on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India is hopeful that the United States will reconsider the additional 25 per cent tariff it imposed on Indian goods as a penalty for India’s Russian oil purchases.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) As part of the stepped up drive to push exports amid the US tariff turmoil, India will launch outreach initiatives in 40 countries, with priority markets in Europe such as the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and Italy. These efforts will include trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and sector-specific promotional campaigns, according to a senior official.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister’s Street Vendors’ AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme until March 31, 2030, with a total outlay of Rs 7,332 crore, with the restructured scheme aiming to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new, a cabinet communique said.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax Council, scheduled to meet on September 3, will likely discuss ending the compensation cess by October 31, ahead of schedule.
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Public sector companies have once again proved to be attractive for investors seeking steady income, as many of them announced hefty dividend payouts over the past 12 months.
