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Just in:   • EAM Jaishankar dials counterparts in Asia and Europe, discusses strikes on Pak-based terror camps  • Iran rejects report of proposing direct talks with US  • Singapore issues travel advisory asking citizens to avoid J&K, Pak  • US: Two injured, suspect dead after shooting at Florida pharmacy store  • 430 flights cancelled, 27 airports to remain shut till May 10  Last updated: 06 May, 2025   Helping MSMEs Grow: Awareness & Access Moonis Rehman | 06 May, 2025 With over 63 million units contributing nearly 30% to India’s GDP, MSMEs are not just participants but major players in the country’s economy.    Read more.... India-Pakistan trade disruptions could hurt MSMEs Moonis Rehman | 05 May, 2025 India’s bilateral trade with Pakistan is minuscule, accounting for just 0.06% of the country’s total trade. During April–January 2025, imports from Pakistan stood at $0.42 million, down from $2.86 million in the same period the previous year    Read more.... Centre to launch Depot Darpan portal on May 20 to ensure food storage quality IANS | 01 May, 2025 The government said on Thursday it will launch the Depot Darpan portal and mobile application on May 20, with an objective to ensure that the food storage depots meet the highest quality and performance standards.    Read more.... Working to cut logistics costs to spur growth in economy: Centre IANS | 24 Apr, 2025 The government is working to further reduce regulatory issues, and discussions are underway to make the PM Gati Shakti more accessible to the private sector to reduce logistics costs, a senior official of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said on Thursday.    Read more.... SEBI chief urges corporates to raise the bar on governance Staff Reporter | 17 Apr, 2025 SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday said corporates must ensure high governance standards as any failure can trigger ripple effects across the market economy.    Read more.... No end in sight to Dhaka's growing rhetoric, India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh IANS | 10 Apr, 2025 Citing "significant congestion" at its airports and ports, India on Tuesday said that it has terminated a trans-shipment facility available to Bangladesh that allowed Dhaka to export cargo to third countries using Indian customs stations.    Read more.... US tariffs on electronics: India emerges favourable among competitors IANS | 03 Apr, 2025 India has emerged favourably placed in the first round of reciprocal tariff announcements by the US, especially compared to key electronics export competitors like China, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia    Read more.... RBI Governor sees AI as key tool to combat money laundering IANS | 26 Mar, 2025 Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that considering the evolving landscape of money laundering, regulators will need to continuously augment artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) risk assessment framework to make appropriate system enhancements.    Read more.... Cabinet approves revised dairy development scheme with enhanced Rs 2,790 crore outlay IANS | 19 Mar, 2025 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revised National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) with an increased outlay of Rs 2,790 crore.    Read more.... Bank credit to priority sectors jumped 85 pc to Rs 42.7 lakh crore in last 6 years: FM Sitharaman IANS | 11 Mar, 2025 The overall credit disbursement by banks to priority sectors including agriculture, MSME     Read more.... Guarantees not freebies, are strategic investments in social concern: CM Siddaramaiah presents budget IANS | 07 Mar, 2025 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday sent out a clear message to continue the guarantees despite the criticism by the opposition     Read more.... PM’s ‘Act East’ policy opened Rs 5 lakh crore investment potential in Arunachal: V-P Dhankhar IANS | 26 Feb, 2025 Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Act East’ policy had resulted in unprecedented progress in Arunachal Pradesh with the development of airports, railways, roads and a telecom network     Read more.... India-UAE bilateral trade doubles to $83.7 billion in two years after signing economic pact IANS | 19 Feb, 2025 The India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) signed on 18th February 2022 completed three successful years on Tuesday    Read more.... India's nuclear energy capacity jumps from 4,780 MW to 8,180 MW in 10 years, set for big leap Staff Reporter | 14 Feb, 2025 India's nuclear sector has grown significantly over the last ten years from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,180 MW in 2024 and is poised to accelerate further after agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France backed by a stepped-up allocation in the Union Budget.    Read more.... Centre warns telcos of fine up to Rs 10 lakh over failure to curb spam IANS | 13 Feb, 2025 In order to further strengthen consumer protection, the government has warned telecom services providers of fine up to Rs 10 lakh over failure to implement revised regulations dealing with unsolicited commercial Communication (UCC) and SMSes.    Read more.... Cabinet gives approval for launch of Rs 34,300 crore National Critical Mineral Mission IANS | 29 Jan, 2025 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission with an outlay of Rs 16,300 crore     Read more.... WEF Summit Davos: Maha govt inks 54 MoUs with investment proposals worth Rs 15.7 lakh crore IANS | 23 Jan, 2025 The Maharashtra government has signed 54 MoUs for investment proposals worth a record Rs 15.7 lakh crore that will create 15.95 lakh jobs in the state.    Read more.... SpaDeX mission: India becomes 4th nation to achieve successful space docking IANS | 16 Jan, 2025 With the successful docking of the satellites of the SpaDEX mission, India became the fourth nation to ace the space docking technology, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Thursday.    Read more.... Govt seeks private sector investment to propel growth in critical minerals sector IANS | 09 Jan, 2025 Union Minister of Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday urged the private sector to invest in the critical minerals sectors to help the country achieve self-reliance in this crucial field.    Read more.... Archives: 2025 ( 19 )    2024 ( 82 )    2023 ( 57 )    2022 ( 53 )    2021 ( 55 )    2020 ( 54 )    2019 ( 56 )    2018 ( 57 )    2017 ( 60 )    2016 ( 53 )    2015 ( 60 )    2014 ( 747 )    Index     Customs Exchange Rates Currency Import Export US Dollar 84.35 82.60 UK Pound 106.35 102.90 Euro 92.50 89.35 Japanese Yen 55.05 53.40 As on 12 Oct, 2024   Daily Poll Do you think Indian businesses will be negatively affected by Trump's America First Policy?  Yes  No  Can't Say   Commented Stories

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