BUSINESS
Switzerland greenlights India-EFTA mega trade pact; sets stage for October rollout
New Delhi: Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free...
India presents candidature for Int’l Maritime Organisation Council
London: India has presented its candidature for re-election to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council at the organisation's 134th session...
Govt approves Rs 1,066 cr to 6 disaster-hit states; total Rs 8,000 cr to 19 states in ’25: Shah
New Delhi: The Centre has approved Rs 1,066.80 crore for flood and landslide affected states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,...
Govt revises SMILE scheme to provide ‘life of dignity’ for beggars
New Delhi: The Centre has revised SMILE, its flagship rehabilitation programme for beggars, with an annual budget of Rs 37...
Govt has limitations, private sector should step in to fund R&D: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday made a strong pitch for a greater role for...
Nationwide strike: Normal life remains unaffected, sporadic violence in West Bengal
New Delhi: Normal life was not impacted in most parts of the country due to a nationwide strike called by...
No plan to introduce Rs 50 coin as people prefer banknotes, Centre tells Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court it has no plans to introduce Rs 50 coin as...
UAE unveils Golden Visa scheme; Indians could be benefitted
New Delhi: In line with its vision to become an engine of growth and diverting from an oil-based economy, the...
US close to making trade deal with India: Trump
New York/Washington: President Donald Trump has said that the US is close to making a trade deal with India, as...
101 Indian students get Erasmus+ scholarships for higher education in Europe
New Delhi: For the academic year starting 2025, 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus+...