This scheme has an outlay of ₹4,136 crore to be implemented from FY25 to FY32

The Cabinet also clears the proposal to change annual licensing fee conditions

PPSL will now resubmit application with RBI for Payment Aggregator licence

Three projects include setting up of two new lines and one multi-tracking project across Indian Railways

Ministry dashes off a letter to industry bodies asking them to sensitise manufacturers against using Chinese parts for drones

Projects to be completed by 2027, attract investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore, general 10 lakh direct jobs, says Piyush Goyal

Coal Ministry proposes new window in NRS Linkage Auction Policy for long-term coal linkages without end use restrictions

New projects could be announced in the upcoming Semicon India between September 11 and 13

A DRC may make modification to the variations in the specified order and decide to grant reduction/waiver of penalty and prosecution

ICAI to debate NFRA’s plan to overhaul audit standard SA600, fearing concentration of market in few hands

This extension aims to promote the country’s outbound shipments and provide exporters with interest benefits.

businessline was the first to report administrative head of intellectual property rights in the country, Prof Unnat P Pandit, has been indicted in a computer purchase case

The updated regulations define ‘India nexus’ criteria, including user metrics and turnover, and introduce a ₹500 crore monetary threshold.  

NaBFID expects its total sanctions loan book to touch ₹2 lakh crore by March 2025, while disbursements are likely to be around ₹ 1 lakh crore

India expands Ayushman Bharat to cover 6 crore senior citizens aged 70+ with ₹5 lakh free health insurance per family, at a total cost of ₹3,437 crore

Suggestions have been sought to increase the number of geriatric care packages under the health insurance scheme

The new rules aim to further promote ease of investment

The joint statement emphasised collaboration in technology exchange, joint research, and development initiatives to optimize SAF production processes and create frameworks encouraging investment in SAF production.

By ensuring accountability and transparency of the Executive, democratic institutions make governance more responsible and efficient, says the Lok Sabha Speaker

Speciality steel is an area where more needs to be done, says Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik

Inadequate capacity for drug regulation, need for advanced testing facilities, lack of strong framework for monitoring quality compliance among policy challenges, says report

The decision shifts financial responsibility largely to the central government, freeing up state resources and triggering loan renegotiations with international agencies. 

Amid the ongoing Samsung workers’ strike in Tamil Nadu, economic think tank GTRI suggests seven-step strategy to foster a more stable industrial environment in the country

Talks are at an advanced stage to firm up the quantum of increase

Panel seeks updates on pending competition cases, CCI’s backlog, and progress of the Draft Digital Competition Bill targeting the digital market

Focus will be on liberalising sector specific policy as and when required; improving processes

already Top 300 drug brands are already under mandatory QR code net 

Aimed at enabling States to accelerate capital spending ahead of festive season

Internship opportunities surges to touch 50,000 mark; 130 companies have onboarded the internship portal

Modi government has ended “policy paralysis” and transformed India into an economic bright spot, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

GoM suggests rate hike on high-end wrist watches, shoes; GST on packaged water to be cut

First GSTR-2B based on IMS to be generated for October on November 14.

Existing rule says ‘widow’ or ‘widower’ shall mean a spouse, legally wedded to deceased government servant or pensioners.

DA to central government employees was enhanced from 50 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay with effect from July 1, 2024

Modi meets Putin on the sidelines of  BRICS summit in Kazan; talks focus on partnership across diverse sectors

Revised pay to be effective from January 1 this year

Chana (whole) is being sold at ₹58 per kg and masur dal at ₹89 per kg through cooperative networks like NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar.

At a Centre for Global Development event, Sitharaman highlighted India’s use of foreign reserves to aid distressed nations without conditions.

The 2019 ALMM order (List-I) specified models and manufacturers of solar PV modules, whereas List-II will identify and include models and manufacturers of solar PV cells

The Power Ministry seeks stakeholder feedback on amendments

This plan aligns with the global targets set by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Total 28,81,436 units of EVs to be incentivised with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore in the next 2 years

This initiative aims to enhance rapid medical assistance, particularly in remote areas, and align with global healthcare standards

Mulls reducing GST, offering support to crops to boost ethanol output

An advisory issued on GST portal lowered the AATO (Aggregate Annual Turnover) for reporting e-Invoices on IRP portals within 30 days to Rs ₹10 crore and above from Rs ₹100 crore and above

Stakeholders invited to share feedback by December 6 on proposed changes aimed at a more streamlined and effective penalty recovery process

This initiative, launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to position India as a global leader in Green Hydrogen technologies by enhancing research in production, storage, and utilization

Kerala Chicken Curry, Chettinadu Chicken Curry, Chicken Biryani, Mutton Curry, Mutton Roast, Beef Fry, Beef Roast etc. constitutes ‘ready to eat packaged food’ more specifically than ‘prepared or preserved meat: AAR

State incentives boost scrappage uptake, but space limitations hinder progress