SAIL saleable steel output increases to record 18.4 million tonnes in 2023-24
New Delhi, April 1 - Public sector giant Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has recorded a 7 per cent rise in saleable steel output to a record level of 18.4 million tonnes for the financial year ended on March 31, 2024 as
GST revenue jumps 11.5 pc in March to Rs 1.78 lakh crore, yearly collection crosses Rs 20 lakh crore
New Delhi, April 1 - The country’s gross Good and Services Tax (GST) revenue for March 2024 jumped by 11.5 per cent over the same month of the previous year, to touch the second-highest collection ever at Rs 1.78 lakh crore, data released
RBI directs banks to step up hassle-free loans to Self Help Groups
Mumbai, April 1 - The RBI on Monday directed all banks to provide adequate incentives to their branches in financing the Self Help Groups (SHGs) and establish linkages with them, making the procedures simple and easy.
Apple ecosystem employed over 1.5 lakh people directly since PLI in 2021: Union Minister
New Delhi, April 1 - The Apple ecosystem employed over 150,000 people directly since the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme was approved in 2021, making it the country's largest blue-collar job creator, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said on Monday.
Adani Ports handles record 420 MMT cargo globally with impressive 24 pc growth
Ahmedabad, April 1 - Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) handled record 420 MMT (million metric tonne) cargo in FY24 (including international ports), which is an impressive 24 per cent growth (year-on-year), with domestic ports contributing over 408 MMT cargo, it
Finance Ministry refutes misinformation on social media over income tax regime
New Delhi, April 1 - The Finance Ministry has clarified that there is no new change in the income tax regime that is coming in from April 1, 2024, as is being reported by some social media platforms.
Adani Total Gas kicks off production at Barsana Biogas Plant towards green future
Ahmedabad, March 31 - In a bid to create a sustainable and green future, Adani TotalEnergies Biomass Limited (ATBL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL), on Sunday said it has commissioned operations at phase 1 of its Barsana Biogas Plant,
Manufacturing sentiment rises on positive chip, cosmetics outlooks in S. Korea
Seoul, March 31 - South Korea's business outlook for the second quarter reached an 11-quarter high thanks to positive outlooks surrounding semiconductors and cosmetic products, a poll showed on Sunday.
Indian Oil ropes in Panasonic for manufacturing cylindrical lithium-ion cells in India
New Delhi, March 31 - Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Japan's Panasonic Energy Co. Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, have signed a binding term sheet to form a JV for manufacturing cylindrical lithium-ion cells in India for two-and three-wheel vehicles and energy storage
Bank of India receives I-T notice for Rs 1127 crore
New Delhi, March 31 - Bank of India has received a demand notice from the Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department, pertaining to AY 2016-17 to the tune of Rs 1,127.72 crore.
Homegrown products built on DPI to propel India towards $5 trillion economy: Experts
New Delhi, March 31 - Homegrown solutions and products built on top of the digital public infrastructure (DPI) by young entrepreneurs will pave the path towards India becoming a $5 trillion economy, industry experts said on Sunday.
Edge data centres in smaller cities a golden opportunity for India
New Delhi, March 31 - With the global data centre industry evolving significantly over time, within the Indian market, two noticeable trends are emerging - an increasing demand for colocation data centres and the emergence of newer edge data centres.
S. Korean govt mulls further cut in EV subsidies
Seoul, March 31 - The government is considering further cutting electric vehicle (EV) subsidies next year to instead use the funds to supplement insufficient charging infrastructure, sources said on Sunday.
Google to suspend political ads in S. Korea ahead of elections
Seoul, March 31 - Google has decided to suspend all politics-related advertisements on its services in South Korea ahead of the general election next month, according to industry sources.
Japan’s Moon lander goes dormant again: JAXA
New Delhi, April 1 - After surviving two recent lunar nights, Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has now gone dormant, the country’s space agency JAXA said on Monday.
Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan’s sentence in Toshakhana case
Islamabad, April 1- In a major positive development for former Pakistan Premier Imran Khan and his wife, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the 14-year sentence of the former Prime Minister and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case.
Pakistan SC takes suo moto notice of IHC judges letter case
Islamabad, April 1 - Pakistan Supreme Court has taken a suo moto notice of the case related to a letter of six sitting judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), accusing the country’s intelligence agencies of harassing, threatening, blackmailing and interfering in judicial
2,000 is minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions: S. Korean President
Seoul, April 1 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday said that 2,000 is the minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions, ruling out any adjustment despite a prolonged walkout by junior doctors.
US, Israel to hold virtual meet on Rafah operations today
Tel Aviv, April 1 - The US and Israel will hold a virtual meeting of senior officials regarding the Rafah operations.
Taliban confirms detention of 2 US nationals in Afghanistan
Kabul, April 1 - Afghan caretaker government's spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has confirmed the detention of two US nationals in Afghanistan, local media said.