Ahead of Jaishankar’s visit, S. Korean envoy lauds bilateral economic ties
New Delhi, March 4 - South Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-bok on Monday appreciated the deepening and expanding economic relations between India and Korea -- a day ahead of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the Asian nation beginning Tuesday.
FM Sitharaman urges top GST officials to leverage technology for plugging loopholes in system
New Delhi, March 4 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday exhorted the enforcement chiefs of the state and the Central GST formations to leverage technology for plugging loopholes in the system, as well for providing better taxpayer services.
EU slaps $2 billion anti-trust fine on Apple following Spotify’s complaint
London, March 4 - The European Union on Monday fined Apple 1.84 billion euros (about $2 billion) for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the market for the distribution of music streaming apps to iPhone and iPad users via its App Store.
Five key projects of GMDA worth Rs 194.18 crore approved
Gurugram, March 4 - Five key projects of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) worth Rs 194.18 crore were approved in the High-Powered Works Purchase Committee meeting chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday.
RBI bars IIFL Finance from sanctioning or disbursing gold loans
Mumbai, March 4 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday directed IIFL Finance Ltd. to stop sanctioning or disbursing gold loans or assigning/securitizing/selling any of its gold loans with immediate effect.
Govt cuts warehouse charges to help farmers
New Delhi, March 4 - Union Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the agriculture sector will be the foundational pillar spearheading the nation towards becoming 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
Ola’s S1 Pro electric scooter gets PLI certification to boost green mobility
Bengaluru, March 4 - Ola Electric's S1 Pro electric scooter has received the domestic value addition (DVA) certification under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile and auto component industry, the Centre said on Monday.
Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal sues Musk, billionaire responds with emoji
San Francisco, March 5 - Indian-origin Parag Agrawal, former CEO of Twitter (now called X), and three other employees have sued Elon Musk for about $128 million in unpaid severance.
US warship enters Jeju naval base for replenishment purpose: S.Korea
Seoul, March 5 - A US Navy destroyer arrived at a naval base on the southern island of Jeju on Tuesday for a replenishment purpose, the South Korean Navy said.
Kamala Harris urges ceasefire, more aid at meeting with Israeli war cabinet member
Washington, March 5 - US Vice President Kamala Harris has met with a member of Israel's cabinet prosecuting the war in Gaza, urging an immediate ceasefire and the increase and safe distribution of humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in need.
Iran rejects US claims about Tehran-Moscow space cooperation
Tehran, March 5 - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has rejected claims by US officials about Tehran's space cooperation with Moscow as "baseless".
India calls for ‘immediate de-escalation’ in Gaza
United Nations, March 5 - India has called for an "immediate de-escalation and eschewing of violence" in Gaza but stopped short of specifically mentioning a ceasefire, which is now a broad demand across the UN but opposed by Israel.
US Supreme Court rules Trump can remain on Colorado primary ballot
Washington, March 5 - The US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that former President Donald Trump can remain on the primary ballot in Colorado, rejecting the state's disqualification and potentially setting national wide guidelines.
China’s reversion to its ‘old’ growth model being witnessed in recent years
New Delhi, March 4 - China’s re-opening rebound was one of the biggest market bets gone wrong in 2023, with the housing market (60 per sent of household assets) seeing the worst downturn in the country's history, dragging down growth and consumption, Emkay
Nitish Kumar likely to file nomination for MLC election on Tuesday
Patna, March 4 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to file nomination for the MLC election on Tuesday.
Some apps of 8 of 10 Indian firms back on Google Play Store
New Delhi, March 4 - As the battle between Google and Indian startups intensifies, some apps of eight out of 10 key homegrown companies -- who are spearheading the fight with the tech giant -- are already back on Google Play Store after
Interoperable payment system for Net banking to be launched this year: RBI chief
Mumbai, March 4 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said that the interoperable payment system for internet banking is expected to be launched this year to facilitate quicker settlement of funds for merchants.
Tata Motors to demerge business into two separate listed companies
New Delhi, March 4 - The Board of Directors of Tata Motors Ltd (TML), at its meeting on Monday, approved the proposal of demerger of Tata Motors Ltd into two separate listed companies, housing the commercial vehicles business and its related investments in
PM Modi’s speech in Telangana’s Adilabad draws loud cheers
Adilabad (Telangana), March 4 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at a public meeting in this Telangana town on Monday drew loud cheers and repeated clapping from a huge crowd.
‘Increasing women workforce key for India to become $7 trillion economy’
New Delhi, March 4 - India's goal to become a $7 trillion economy is only possible when participation of women in the workforce increases by 50 per cent, according to an expert on Monday.