New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Electronics production in India has increased nearly sevenfold, from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 13.11 lakh crore in 2025-26, while the value of indigenous defence production increased from Rs 46,429 crore in 2014-15 to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, an official statement said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The new Labour Codes marks shift from a control‑centred regulatory approach to one based on collaboration between government, industry and workers, senior government officials and experts said on Thursday, adding that codes simplify compliance, facilitate employment linkages and enhance social security.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Indian digital payments platform PhonePe has received in‑principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for two payment licences, finishing another step toward launching operations in the Emirates, a report has said.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Radico Khaitan Limited, one of India's leading spirits companies, has unveiled a refreshed identity for the Lemon Dash Flavoured Rum, marking the next phase in the evolution of the 1965 Spirit of Victory franchise.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) India’s food regulator has proposed to prohibit manufacturing and sale of analogue paneer across the country, notifying draft amendments for consultations.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) India highlighted progress on universal health coverage, hepatitis elimination and sickle cell care at two global health events on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, an official statement said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In order to minimise disruption to the genuine banking needs of the public, the Government has directed public sector banks to stay open on Sunday, a day before the start of the proposed 3-day countrywide strike by bank staff from September 28 to 30.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Around three-fourths of India’s digital payment-accepting merchants will remain unaffected by the newly introduced merchant discount rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000, as they have never recorded a transaction exceeding that amount, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dilip Asbe said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S Krishnan on Thursday proposed a strategy of “Mutually Assured Disruption” to help India reduce its vulnerability to technology denial and disruptions in global supply chains, while maintaining access to cutting-edge technologies from around the world.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) PhonePe on Thursday announced plans to accelerate the expansion of its merchant network and take digital payment infrastructure deeper into India’s towns and villages.
