BUSINESS
Stand Up India scheme: Rs 25,586 crore sanctioned to ST, SC, women entrepreneurs
The Stand Up India scheme was launched on April 5, 2016 to promote entrepreneurship at the grassroots level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation.
BUSINESS
Ashoka University resignations: All the developments so far
Faculty wrote to the vice chancellor and board members to state their “deep anguish” over Pratap Bhanu Mehta’s resignation, and noted that his exit sets a "chilling precedent for future removals of faculty.”
BUSINESS
Facebook launches corporate policy, fund to support human rights
Acknowledging that human rights are being increasingly violated online, Miranda Sissons, Director of Human Rights at Facebook said the company's human rights policy will “strive to respect” standards defined in international laws
BUSINESS
Explained | Why public sector employees across India are protesting against privatisation and what is Centre’s response
Public sector banks' employees held 2-day strike on March 15-16, general insurance companies employees are striking on March 17, and LIC employees on March 18. Here are the details:
WORLD
Scientists detect 1,000 km space hurricane in Earth’s lower atmosphere over North Pole
This is significant because even though space hurricanes are known to occur, they have never before been detected.
BUSINESS
Explained: All you need to know about the Government Instant Messaging System
Any individual with a valid mobile number or email ID can make use of the system.
INDIA
Explained| Questions the Economic Survey 2021 will answer
The Economic Survey usually provides detailed account of the state of the economy, prospects and the policy challenges. Here is what we can look forward to this year
ECONOMY
KV Subramanian: All you need to know about India's CEA, the architect of Economic Survey 2021
The Economic Survey is prepared by the economic division of the Department of Economic Affairs, consisting of CEA KV Subramanian and his team
ECONOMY
COVID-19 pandemic reshaped consumer spending behaviour, Budget 2021 must reflect changes: SBI Ecowrap report
The SBI Ecowrap report says that Budget 2021 must make announcements to continue incentivising digital transactions, as data shows even the elderly have been using the digital platform more frequently and long after the lockdown ended.
INDIA
Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana: Key points you should know and how it will benefit salaried professionals
The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned expenditure of Rs 1,584 crore for the current financial year (FY20-21), and Rs 22,810 crore for the entire scheme duration of 2020-2023.
BUSINESS
Coronavirus testing | IIT Delhi’s Corosure kit prices could drop 20-30% once bulk production begins
The Corosure kit, currently priced at Rs 399, is the cheapest one yet in the market, and is approved by the Drug Control General of India and the Indian Medical Council
BUSINESS
Coronavirus lockdown: Here's how you can apply for an e-token to buy liquor in Delhi
The new e-token system allows only 50 people to take the token per hour
BUSINESS
Madhya Pradesh updates labour laws: All you need to know about what has changed
The concessions will be in place for the next 1,000 days to help industries “get back on their feet”
BUSINESS
Investment banking activity generates $222 million in fees, Axis Bank bags 8.3% share
This is down by 33.6 percent from Q1FY19, and is also the lowest Q1 activity fee since $122.9 million generated in Q1FY16
TRENDS
Meet George Soros: Legendary trader, billionaire philanthropist... and the 'devil' himself
George Soros carries the dubious distinction of being the subject of countless conspiracy theories, ranging from nasty to borderline crazy.
BUSINESS
British scientists discover 'all-cancer cure' by accident
Lead author of the study and Cardiff expert Professor Andrew Sewell called the discovery “highly unusual” and indicated that it could be developed into a universal, broad-based therapy.
BUSINESS
Mumbai goes 24x7: All you need to know about all-night retail in the ‘city that never sleeps’
Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray told reporters the government's decision could help generate more revenue and jobs
BUSINESS
India slips 10 points in Democracy Index 2019; world average ‘worst’ in years
The EIU Democracy Index provides a snapshot of the state of world democracy for 165 independent states and two territories.
BUSINESS
Explainer: Gold off the throne, why are palladium prices on a tear?
In fact, price of the precious metal has trebled over three years, toppling even gold off the top spot in terms of monetary value.
BUSINESS
Internet blackouts | India loses $1.3 billion in 2019
India was also the country which imposed internet restrictions more often than any other country, with over 100 shutdowns documented in 2019, clocking 4,196 hours
TRENDS
Starlink Satellite: All about Elon Musk's new space-based broadband internet venture
Starlink is a "satellite constellation" under construction by Musk's SpaceX. But, as radical and disruptive as this sounds, there is still a long way to go before those apart from Musk gain Starlink access.
BUSINESS
Four reasons why IUC should be scrapped – in TRAI’s own words
Scrapping IUC would incentivise technological evolution, preserve competition and ultimately benefit consumers.
BUSINESS
World Tourism Day: Travel industry contributes close to 10% of India's GDP in 2018
This influx of travelers has generated 42,673 million jobs, which is 8.1 percent of those employed in 2018
TRENDS
Google’s 21st birthday: 21 facts about the company that are worth knowing
While the company was founded on September 4, no one can pinpoint a particular date for Google's birthdate. Since 2006, the celebration has been on September 27
