Kerala: Previous LDF govt’s liquor policy faces renewed scrutiny as documents expose contradictions
Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (IANS) The CPI-M’s long-held claim that it pursued a policy of reducing liquor consumption through regulation rather than prohibition has come under renewed scrutiny, with official documents and administrative decisions…
Faster electrification to strengthen energy security, support economic growth: Sagar Adani
London/India, June 27 (IANS) Sagar Adani, Executive Director, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has called for faster electrification to strengthen energy security and support economic growth, saying renewables integrated with storage will be critical…
Persistent Systems to acquire German digital engineering firm Nagarro
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) In one of the largest overseas acquisitions by an Indian IT services firm, Persistent Systems on Saturday announced a voluntary public takeover offer to acquire all outstanding shares of German digital engineering firm Nagarro…
GI‑tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes reaches UAE
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first commercial export consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)‑tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the United…
Piyush Goyal, global CEOs discuss investment opportunities under India-UK CETA
London/New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will provide an opportunity to deepen investments, accelerate technology partnerships and…
Govt opens anti-dumping probe into cheap steel imports from China, Japan, Russia
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India has begun an anti-dumping probe against cheap steel imports from China, Japan, and Russia, according to a Commerce Ministry notification on Friday. The applicants alleged that the “product under consideration is…
India-UK trade pact to open floodgates for business, strengthen bilateral ties: Piyush Goyal
London/New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will open the floodgates for greater trade, investment and business opportunities, describing the…
Ashok Gehlot questions five-year delay in Barmer refinery project ahead of PM Modi’s Rajasthan visit
Jaipur, June 26 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday questioned the delay in the completion of the Barmer Refinery project ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to inaugurate the facility. Gehlot alleged…
India a key tech partner, says US official after Pax Silica launch
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration on Friday identified India as a potential “comprehensive partner” under its Pax Silica initiative, saying the two countries are aligned on strengthening supply chains, expanding…
Supply chain risks go beyond China: US
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said Friday that global supply chain vulnerabilities extend beyond China, arguing that governments should focus on reducing dependence on “single points of failure” to strengthen the global…