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Haryana: Govt subsidy on agri equipments contained stubble burning to great deal, say farmers

IANS | October 23, 2025 7:52 PM

Karnal, Oct 23 (IANS) While the Delhi-NCR region braces for stubble-burning and subsequent air pollution every year, Haryana’s farming community has thrown up a 'national model' for sustainable crop residue management, as it has recorded a remarkable 95 per cent reduction in paddy stubble-burning incidents during the 2025 harvest season.

Kerala capital poised to become next Singapore: Adani Vizhinjam Port CEO

IANS | October 23, 2025 7:51 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 23 ( IANS) Kerala’s capital, leveraging its proximity to both seaport and airport, is poised to become the “next Singapore” of India, said Pradeep Jayaraman, CEO of Adani Vizhinjam Ports Pvt Ltd.

Digital payments make up 99.8 pc of all transactions in H1 2025: RBI

IANS | October 23, 2025 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) India’s digital payments landscape continues its rapid expansion, with digital transactions accounting for 99.8 per cent of the total payment volume and 97.7 per cent of the total transaction value in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Mid-cap SIPs deliver 17.4 pc XIRR in 10 years, outperform peers: Report

IANS | October 23, 2025 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Mid-cap equity is the most favourable choice of segment for long-term Systematic Investment Plans (SIP), as it demonstrated a high likelihood of providing 8 to 10 per cent returns over longer time frames, a report said on Thursday.

Piyush Goyal, German Minister discuss commitment to finalising India-EU FTA

IANS | October 23, 2025 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday met Katherina Reiche, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, in Berlin, and talks covered Germany's commitment to finalising the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA).

Write down rules, specify how to sit and wear clothes: Shradha Sharma hits back at Taj Hotels

IANS | October 23, 2025 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Taj Hotels must write down rules, specify how to sit and wear clothes, said YourStory Founder and CEO Shradha Sharma on Thursday, after being reprimanded for sitting in “regular padmasana style” at the five-star hotel's fine dining restaurant House of Ming in the national capital.

Scindia meets FM Sitharaman to boost digital infra, regional connectivity

IANS | October 23, 2025 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday had a detailed discussion with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and senior ministry officials, exploring strategies to accelerate digital infrastructure development and regional connectivity.

Global VC investment hits $120 billion in Q3 led by AI, exit activity: Report

IANS | October 23, 2025 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Global venture capital investment reached $120 billion across 7,579 deals in Q3 2025, marking the fourth consecutive quarter above $100 billion, a report said on Thursday.

DPIIT signs MoUs with Kotak Mahindra Bank, Primus Partners to strengthen startup ecosystem

IANS | October 23, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kotak Mahindra Bank and Primus Partners to strengthen the nation's startup ecosystem, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday.

Over 80 pc women believe more female tech leaders can improve workplace culture: Report

IANS | October 23, 2025 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct (IANS) More than 80 per cent of women believe more female leaders can improve workplace culture in the technology sector, according to a report on Thursday.

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Haryana: Govt subsidy on agri equipments contained stubble burning to great deal, say farmers

Kerala capital poised to become next Singapore: Adani Vizhinjam Port CEO

Digital payments make up 99.8 pc of all transactions in H1 2025: RBI

Mid-cap SIPs deliver 17.4 pc XIRR in 10 years, outperform peers: Report

Piyush Goyal, German Minister discuss commitment to finalising India-EU FTA

Write down rules, specify how to sit and wear clothes: Shradha Sharma hits back at Taj Hotels

Scindia meets FM Sitharaman to boost digital infra, regional connectivity

Global VC investment hits $120 billion in Q3 led by AI, exit activity: Report

DPIIT signs MoUs with Kotak Mahindra Bank, Primus Partners to strengthen startup ecosystem

Over 80 pc women believe more female tech leaders can improve workplace culture: Report

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