Maha govt to take action against those causing environment degradation in Mahabaleshwar, Matheran
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday assured the State Legislative Council that strict action will be taken against those causing environmental degradation in Mahabaleshwar and Matheran. He also…
India pitches cooperation over USTR tariffs
Washington, July 8 (IANS) India on Wednesday urged the United States to pursue cooperation rather than punitive tariffs to address forced labour concerns, telling a U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) hearing that strengthening compliance mechanisms would…
Rajasthan becomes first state to sign clean energy framework with ISA
Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to sign the “Framework for Action – Advanced Clean Energy, Driven Sustainable Development” with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a coalition of 128 countries…
Chhattisgarh Cabinet approves GST, VAT amendments, industry facilitation measures
Raipur, July 8 (IANS) In a significant boost to ease of doing business and tax reforms, the Chhattisgarh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, has approved key amendments in GST and VAT laws along with several industry-friendly measures. The…
DRDO carries out successful flight-test of Pinaka long-range guided rocket
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday conducted a successful flight test of the Pinaka long-range guided rocket at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur on India’s east coast, according to…
AI intervention can transform India’s agriculture economy; agri-startups key to future of farming: MoS
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven interventions and science-led agri-startups have the potential to significantly boost India’s agricultural economy by improving farm productivity, increasing farmers’ incomes and…
Punjab partners with NLDSL to strengthen digital logistics ecosystem
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Punjab government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL) to accelerate the digital transformation of the state’s logistics ecosystem through the Unified Logistics…
ICAI can play key role in advancing India’s trade, investment goals: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Strengthening collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) can play a significant role in supporting India’s economic growth and advancing its global trade ambitions, Union Commerce and Industry…
Gujarat: Liquor valued at Rs 78 lakh seized, five booked in smuggling case
Vadodara, July 8 (IANS) The Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell (SMC) on Wednesday seized Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 78 lakh during a raid in Vadodara city, uncovering what investigators believe to be part of an interstate liquor…
Complete the SIR process, Punjab CM appeals to electorates
Chandigarh, July 8 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday called upon eligible voters to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process on priority, asserting that participation is essential to safeguard the constitutional right…