New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that from a gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 422 crore a decade ago to over Rs 1,55,000 crore today, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has rewritten the rules of public procurement.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The first test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is set to bring India closer to self-reliance and be a key part of Sudarshan Chakra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-phase Mission for a multilayered national defence umbrella, against ballistic missiles, fighter aircraft, drones and other threats by 2035, a media report said.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India is preparing a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of polysilicon, a key raw material used in solar photovoltaic panels, as the government seeks to strengthen the country's clean energy supply chain and reduce dependence on imports from China.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) In a major milestone for the nation's clean energy transition and climate action targets, India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity as on July 31, 2026, which accounts for over 54 per cent of country's total electricity generation capacity of around 552 GW, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The government on Sunday reportedly clarified that Meta's platforms must operate in compliance with Indian laws and regulations, stressing that recent discussions with the social media giant were aimed at ensuring its policies and content moderation practices are aligned with the country's legal framework rather than merely following the company's global standards.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The pilot of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered mid-air turbulence could face cancellation of his flying licence and other penalties if his dope test is officially found positive, the pilot's body chief said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), has emerged as one of the world's largest digital public grievance redressal platforms over the past decade. Through sustained reforms, technological innovation and a strong focus on citizen satisfaction, the platform has transformed the way citizens engage with government institutions, an official factsheet said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Indian car industry is projected to grow to 6.1 to 6.3 million units by FY2030-31 and the share of the small car market would grow significantly faster than its pace of growth in the last five years, RC Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Air India on Sunday said that it “undertakes regular drug testing of crew members” in compliance with civil aviation regulations, after reports surfaced that captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, that was hit by severe turbulence and left many injured, has been allegedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The airline, however, said “the results of the test have not been shared with Air India."
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) As the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) begins its 11th year, it now connects more than 1.37 lakh government buyer organisations with nearly 25 lakh sellers and service providers, facilitating cumulative procurement worth over Rs 20 lakh crore.
