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Global organisations laud India’s labour reforms for social protection, inclusive growth

IANS | November 22, 2025 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Top global organisations such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) have welcomed India’s announcement to bring four Labour Codes into effect -- recognising these reforms as a major step towards strengthening social protection, enhancing minimum wage frameworks and building institutional capacity, the government said on Saturday.

India’s PSUs target 900 KTPA capacity of green hydrogen by 2030

IANS | November 22, 2025 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said that India is building "trust in every molecule of hydrogen".

Govt-run SMFCL approves Rs 25,000 crore borrowing plan to boost maritime infra growth

IANS | November 22, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Government-run Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) has approved an overall borrowing limit of Rs 25,000 crore, with Rs 8,000 crore earmarked for the current financial year (FY26), it was announced on Saturday.

Labour reforms will boost social security for gig workers: Digital platforms

IANS | November 22, 2025 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Digital platforms on Saturday welcomed the government’s decision to implement the new labour codes, saying the reforms will strengthen social security measures for gig and platform workers and create a clearer, more supportive regulatory framework for the sector.

FII selling moderates this week amid bubble concerns in AI stocks

IANS | November 22, 2025 3:18 PM

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have net sold shares worth Rs 4,238 crore in November, and the sustained selling trend has reversed with them turning net buyers on the majority of trading sessions this week.

Mental health experts urge parents to recognise signs of suicidality in children

Rachel V Thomas | November 22, 2025 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Amid reports of a spate of suicide cases among school-going children in Delhi, Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), and Jaipur (Rajasthan), mental health experts on Saturday urged parents to recognise signs of suicidality in adolescents.

Gold, silver prices remain volatile this week amid dynamic global cues

IANS | November 22, 2025 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Gold and silver prices remained volatile this week amid signs of some ease in global trade order, fading expectations of a December rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and a stronger dollar index.

Piyush Goyal’s Israel visit boosts collaboration in innovation, mobility, finance and agritech

IANS | November 22, 2025 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal strengthened India’s partnership with Israel during a series of engagements on November 20–21, the government said on Saturday.

Indian Railways crosses 1 billion tonne freight loading in FY26 to date

IANS | November 22, 2025 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Indian Railways' freight performance continues to strengthen India's economic backbone, with cumulative loading this year crossing the 1-billion-tonne mark -- reaching 1020 million tonnes (MT) -- to date, the Ministry of Railways said on Saturday.

US court orders Byju Raveendran to pay over $1 billion, firm to appeal

IANS | November 22, 2025 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) A US bankruptcy court has ordered Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran to pay over $1.07 billion, holding him personally liable for the movement and concealment of funds from Byju’s Alpha, the company’s US-based financing arm.

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Global organisations laud India’s labour reforms for social protection, inclusive growth

India’s PSUs target 900 KTPA capacity of green hydrogen by 2030

Govt-run SMFCL approves Rs 25,000 crore borrowing plan to boost maritime infra growth

Labour reforms will boost social security for gig workers: Digital platforms

FII selling moderates this week amid bubble concerns in AI stocks

Mental health experts urge parents to recognise signs of suicidality in children

Gold, silver prices remain volatile this week amid dynamic global cues

Piyush Goyal’s Israel visit boosts collaboration in innovation, mobility, finance and agritech

Indian Railways crosses 1 billion tonne freight loading in FY26 to date

US court orders Byju Raveendran to pay over $1 billion, firm to appeal

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