BUSINESS
Only 25% government schools have access to internet
Of the 10,22,386 government schools in the country, only 2,47,000 schools had access to internet.
BUSINESS
TRAI recommends ministries to form own ICT cells for better adoption of 5G
The rollout of 5G in India has been hailed to be among the fastest in the world.
BUSINESS
Over 13 lakh informal micro enterprises brought under formal ambit this year: MSME Secretary Swain
Udyam Assist Platform (UAP) was launched by the MSME Ministry to register informal micro enterprises into the formal ambit and benefit under priority sector lending by banks.
BUSINESS
Does Maharashtra have the fiscal wiggle room to meet protesting farmers’ demands?
Protesting farmers recently got a respite when the Maharashtra government agreed to meet several of their demands
INDIA
MC Explains | Maharashtra’s onion crisis: The reasons and the repercussions
Maharashtra’s onion farmers, the star producers of India’s perennial kitchen staple, are staring at huge losses. This is likely to have a serious impact on onion harvests going ahead.
INDIA
Maharashtra government gives in to farmers’ demands, will raise subsidy on onions to Rs 600 per quintal
For the past month, farmers of Nashik have been bearing the brunt of falling onion prices, selling them for as low as Rs 2 per kg, down from Rs 10-15 a kg in January this year, leading to massive losses
BUSINESS
India one of most attractive destination for renewable energy investment: Bhupendra Yadav
India with its vast renewable energy resources has an opportunity to produce green hydrogen for the world, the minister said.
BUSINESS
Indian economy well-poised to face global headwinds, believes IMF’s Luis Breuer
India is in the middle of a number of reforms, which should lead to higher productivity gains, potential growth, the IMF official said.
BUSINESS
Startup 20 working on communique to form one global definition for startups
Startup20 has been formed to deliberate on ways to strengthen the global Startup ecosystem and to act as the voice of the global Startup ecosystem bringing together varied stakeholders on a common platform.
BUSINESS
Targeting to run first bullet train in August 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
“We have a target to run the first bullet train in August 2026 and open it up to a larger section by August 2027,” the minister said.
BUSINESS
There is growing momentum towards emerging clean energy technologies, says TV Narendran
This transition to net zero will also require coordinated efforts spanning all stakeholders including government, private sector and civil society, he added.
BUSINESS
India expanding Rupee trade with several countries, talks in advanced stages: Piyush Goyal
Currently, exports or imports are always in a foreign currency, with exceptions such as Nepal and Bhutan.
INDIA
Prices of onion, potato crash; farmers destroy produce and send onion to PM Modi
Prices of onion and potato have fallen by half below their input costs, leaving growers in distress.
BUSINESS
Gati Shakti scheme being used to map 5G rollout: DPIIT
The programme is helping telecom firms plan where to set up their telecom equipment by sharing data about the location of available infrastructure — such as electric poles, traffic lights, etc.
BUSINESS
Within 6 years, India's exports to Australia will be tariff, quota free, says Tony Abbott
India’s imports from Australia amount to $17 billion, while its exports to Australia are worth around $10.5 billion, ministry of commerce and industry has said
BUSINESS
CEA Nageswaran says monthly data suggests FY23 GDP may be revised upwards
Data released earlier this week showed India's GDP growth rate fell to 4.4 percent in October-December
BUSINESS
Piyush Goyal urges developed countries to contribute their ‘fair share’ towards sustainability goals
India is committed to ensuring that sustainability & inclusive growth are going to be defining features of India's growth story in years to come, Goyal has said.
BUSINESS
India-EU FTA negotiations should end within reasonably short time, says Jaishankar
EU is one of India's largest trade partners, with bilateral trade in excess of $115 billion in 2021-22
BUSINESS
Biting the bullet on millets
Will the government expand MSP to include other millets besides jowar, bajra, ragi?
BUSINESS
Government to introduce quality controls for electrical goods, says Piyush Goyal
The move is aimed at bringing quality in products while helping smaller players grow and get bigger market, better pricing, the commerce and industry minister has said
BUSINESS
Education minister terms current education system ‘burdensome’ as foundational learning gets an overhaul
Working on the mandate of no textbooks for children in the age-group of 3-8 years, a curriculum that involves toys, games, puzzles, puppets, playbooks, etc, has been developed.
BUSINESS
India’s bet on lab-grown diamonds: What will it take to lead the world?
Recent measures unveiled in the budget including a focus on lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) and a reduction in basic customs duty on the seeds used in their manufacture are expected to boost exports in the diamond industry and could make India a world leader in the LGD market.
BUSINESS
The Budget’s focus on SHGs could increase rural female labour participation
However, many challenges such as securing larger loans, supply chain issues, product quality, lack of proper telecom, electricity, and road infrastructure, and more still remain
POLITICS
Tripura elections: A look at the profiles of candidates in fray
A total of 259 candidates, 22 of them women, are in the fray for the 60-member Tripura House
