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Stock market decline wipes out Rs 11.21 lakh cr from investors’ wealth in 3 days
"The Sensex ended Friday's trade on a subdued note, slipping 270.92...
India’s GDP grows 7.8% in Q1; highest in five quarters
India remains the fastest-growing major economy, as China's GDP...
NGT asks 53 cities to submit complete report on polluting sources, steps taken to reduce pollution
“All the cities (53) should disclose the contribution by each polluting source in terms of identified pollutant as per source apportionment and progressive reduction on account of measures taken,” the tribunal said, adding that a complete report” has to be submitted...
Latest NSSO consumer survey indicates poverty down to 5 per cent: NITI Aayog CEO
''This long-awaited consumer expenditure survey has brought out many things. With data on household consumption, we can assess what is the status of poverty in the country and how successful the poverty alleviation measures have been.'The survey findings indicate that...
US regulator SEC drops some emissions disclosure requirements from draft climate rules
Scope 3 emissions, proposed to be withdrawn, account for greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, released in the atmosphere from a company’s supply chain and the consumption of its products by customers. For most businesses, Scope 3 emissions represent more than 70%...
Sebi using AI for investigations, says whole time member Kamlesh Chandra
Against the backdrop of instances of manipulations in the stock market, he said the message is that abiding with the law will be more beneficial and violations will cause problems Mumbai: Sebi is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for investigations, its Whole Time...
India will not accept unjust carbon emission mandates: DPIIT Secy
''We have accepted a stretched-out kind of goal because India believes we are not historically responsible for carbon emissions, even less in per capita terms, but the vision of the Hon'ble PM has always been that we will not accept unjustified mandates but we will...
Trai recommends introduction of CNAP Supplementary Service for caller name display on phones
Industry body COAI, whose prominent members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, had earlier contended that the implementation of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) should not be made mandatory but kept optional for telecom operators. COAI had flagged...
India’s approach to sustainable development shines brightly: Hardeep S Puri
Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs, said that the reputations of businesses are now linked to their public commitment to the SDGs, both for investors as well as for consumers. Not just consumers, even investors...
Centre issues stern warning against surrogate ads seen as harming consumers
“We are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders as we navigate through this evolving issue. The Department of Consumer Affairs reaffirmed its stance with utmost clarity that any continued involvement in surrogate advertising will not be condoned. It...
Cabinet approves continuation of Flood Management and Border Areas Programme
Under the Flood Management Programme (FMP) component of Flood Management and Border Areas Programme with an outlay of Rs. 2940 crore, central assistance will be provided to state governments for taking up critical works related to flood control, anti-erosion, drainage...
Govt shortlists 4 candidates for selecting IRDAI’s Member, Distribution
Out of many applicants, who had applied for the job, the Ministry of Finance, has shortlisted the names of Satyajit Tripathy, CMD, United India Insurance, Randip Singh Jagpal, executive director, IRDAI, LK Shyamsunder, zonal manager, South Central Zone, Life Insurance...