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New vehicle scrap norms may dent auto profits by Rs25K cr
"Once the environmental compensation (EC) cost is notified by CPCB...
Scindia launches nationwide mobile alert system for disaster emergencies
Jyotiraditya Scindia,Union Minister of Communications Cell...
GST on renewable energy devices rationalised to 5%, to accelerate India’s clean energy transition
By making renewable energy more affordable and accessible, this reform aligns with India’s international commitments under the Paris Agreement while advancing the nation’s target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. It firmly positions India as a leader in...
Action will be taken against e-commerce entities using dark patterns: Consumer Affairs Secy
Nidhi Khare, Consumer Affairs Secretary Khare advised e-commerce entities to conduct a self-audit and avoid using dark patterns, which include tactics such as false urgency alerts, hiding negative reviews, subscription traps, and bait-and-switch pricing. The...
India steel exports face EU carbon tax hit, US tariffs impact minimal, offic says
Indian steel is predominantly produced using blast furnaces, where emissions are high, Sandeep Poundrik, steel secretary , said, adding that further addition of blast furnace capacity is an area of concern New Delhi: India's steel industry will not see much direct...
Landslides after heavy rain in northern India kill 15, several missing
Uttarakhand is prone to floods and landslides, which some experts blame on climate change Landslides and heavy rain in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, with 16 missing, Indian media reported on Wednesday. Visuals showed...
More than 2 lakh camps organised till Sep 15 under fin inclusion saturation drive
This has resulted in the opening of over 61 lakh new Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts and more than 2.6 crore fresh enrollments under the three Jan Suraksha social security schemes, reflecting a strong momentum towards universal financial inclusion, the...
Damaged signal cables could have ‘catastrophic consequences’: Railways to all zones
The Board said that safety instructions have been issued to zones from time to time for protecting the signal and telecommunication cables along the railway tracks; however, "cases of cable cut/damage continue to be reported frequently". New Delhi: The Railways has...
Bajaj General Insurance wins Rs 374 crore PMFBY claim case against Maha Govt in Bombay HC
In its verdict, the Bombay High Court dismissed the Maharashtra government's plea by saying ."The data provided by the State itself shows that in case of all the 42 circles of Osmanabad concerning the notified crop Soybean, there was no actual loss suffered. This was...
NPS customers can now operate multiple pension schemes: PFRDA
Account holders will now be able to operate multiple pension programs, compared with just one earlier, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority said in a filing Tuesday. The change will help subscribers align their retirement and wealth building goals,...
Madison India Capital exits Star Health; sells 1.15 pc stake for nearly Rs 299 cr
PI Opportunities AIF V LLP, an affiliate of Premji Invest, bought 45.35 lakh shares or 0.77 per cent stake for Rs 200 crore New Delhi: Private investment firm Madison India Capital on Tuesday exited Star Health and Allied Insurance by divesting its entire 1.15 per...
SC takes suo motu cognisance of discharge of industrial waste in Rajasthan’s Jojari river
“This court is taking suo motu cognisance with respect to river Marudhara Jojari, Rajasthan, where a lot of industrial waste primarily from textile and tile factories is being discharged making hundreds of villages and the drinking water for animals and humans both...