New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The mandatory Aadhaar biometric update for children aged 5 to 17 years will remain free of cost until September 30, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has said, while urging parents and guardians to complete the process within the stipulated period.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reviewing the framework governing the monitoring and disclosure of the utilisation of funds raised through public issues with an aim to improve the timeliness of disclosures and simplify compliance requirements, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The recently approved Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) will accelerate local value addition, reduce supply‑chain dependencies and boost backward integration, industry leaders said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday announced the unanimous adoption of the 'Chennai Declaration', reaffirming BRICS commitment to build an effective, resilient and future-ready framework in science, technology and innovation.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Gold prices surged nearly 5 per cent on a weekly basis, gaining support from a weaker US dollar and reduced expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Amid a debate over rising sugar prices across India, agriculture and sugar industry experts on Saturday said that the surge is primarily the result of lower sugarcane production and reduced sugar recovery rates, rather than the diversion of sugar for ethanol production.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Saturday said that authorised dealer banks have raised a massive $72.848 billion in forex inflows till August 21, and a major chuck came from FCNR (B) deposits at $65.397 billion.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised the development of nearly 1,800 km of LPG pipeline infrastructure involving an estimated investment of about Rs 7,000 crore across six states to boost India's energy infrastructure and LPG supply chain resilience.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Residents of Sikka Kimaantra Greens Society in Noida's Sector 79 staged a protest on Saturday against Sikka Group and alleged that they have been deprived of basic amenities such as clean drinking water and reliable electricity since purchasing their flats.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A government committee held discussions focused on accelerating entrepreneurship-led livelihood opportunities for rural women and contributing to the national goal of creating 6 crore Lakhpati Didis, an official statement said on Saturday.
