BUSINESS
Commerce Ministry to launch 'Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra' portal for domestic investors; here are the details
The portal is in the testing phase and the final version will be ready for launch by May 15, 2021.
BUSINESS
Maharashtra Budget 2021: Govt announces interest-free farm loans up to Rs 3 lakh, 33% rebate on power bills
The Maha Vikas Aghadi government announced a scheme worth Rs 2,000 crore for strengthening Agricultural Produce Market Committees in state.
WORLD
Myanmar mass protests enter second week; protesters, military refuse to back off
Nearly 14 days after the military ousted the Myammar’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and her government, mass street demonstrations continue with neither protesters nor the military government showing any signs of backing off from the confrontations.
WORLD
Myanmar | Anti-coup protests grow as army broadens internet crackdown
Days after the Myanmar’s army seized power and overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the military authorities in charge of Myanmar broadened a ban on social media, shutting access to Twitter and Instagram. Meanwhile, street protests continued to expand as people gathered again to show their opposition to the army takeover. Here's a look
BUSINESS
Union Budget 2021 | Budget at glance, key takeaways; other details
Among major announcements in the Union Budget 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revised the expenditure target for FY 2021 at Rs 34.50 lakh crore, while allocated Rs 1,10,055 crore for Railways. Here are all other details on which sector received what amount in the new Budget
BUSINESS
Virgin Hyperloop unveils vision for future experience, aims to achieve safety certification by 2025
Virgin Hyperloop released a concept video that takes the viewer step-by-step through a hyperloop journey, from arriving at the portal to boarding the pod.
WORLD
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US President, Kamala Harris creates history as first woman VP; See pictures here
US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President elect Kamala Harris were sworn in January 20. Joe Biden reached with his wife Dr Jill Biden, while Kamala Harris arrived with her husband Doug Emhoff. The official inauguration ceremonies took place at US Capitol in Washington.
BUSINESS
Automotive dealers may act as sub-brokers, distribution channels for motor insurance: IRDAI Committee
The Committee for Review in its submission noted the motor insurance business sourced by MISPs through brokers and insurers put together constitutes around 25% of the total motor insurance business or around 11.25% of the overall general insurance business.
INDIA
India breaches 'Fortress Gabba' in Brisbane, clinches series against Australia by 2-1; see pictures
The Indian Cricket team pulled off a historic win at the fourth and final Test of the series against Australia in Brisbane's Gabba on January 19, retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India won the series by 2-1.
BUSINESS
Bird flu likely to dampen January sales, overall poultry revenue may decline 30-40%: CRISIL Ratings
CRISIL’s analysis says bird flu has chopped around 30 percent off broiler chicken volume, bringing down daily chicken demand in the country from 100 lakh kg in December 2020 to an estimated 70 lakh kg in January 2021.
INDIA
IIT Madras researchers develop ultrasound-based temperature tracking, will aid thermal therapies
The technology developed by IIT Madras Researchers will be ultrasound-based monitoring instead of MRI, making it accessible and affordable.
INDIA
COVID-19 vaccination | From price to availability, all your questions answered
As the COVID-19 vaccination drive begins in India, here are the answers to all your questions.
BUSINESS
In pictures: 5 affordable electric vehicles that may reshape Indian auto sector
With business magnate Elon Musk launched an Indian subsidiary aiming to create a much-awaited manufacturing plant and R&D unit in India, the electric vehicles market gained momentum in the Indian auto sector arena. Here's a look at some pocket-friendly EVs expected to be launched this year.
BUSINESS
Sovereign gold bonds Series X issue: Should you invest?
The sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme Series X offers gold at a price of Rs 5,054 per gram for investors using digital modes to pay. But is this the right time to buy gold?
BUSINESS
COVID-19 update | Kirana stores witness 96% rise in AePS transaction volumes during lockdown: PayNearby report
The growth was a direct result of the government's various relief funds disbursed to support people during the pandemic and primarily led by rural and semi-urban areas, which witnessed a growth of 61 percent and 60 percent in transaction volumes, says PayNearby's Pan-India report titled ‘Retail-O-Nomics.
BUSINESS
Telegram will never monetise users’ private data for profiling for targeted advertisement: Pavel Durov
Those users who use Telegram for peer-to-peer private communication and don't use Telegram’s one-to-many channels are not going to see any ads, Durov added.
BUSINESS
Ahmedabad most affordable housing market in 2020, Mumbai most expensive: Report
Among the eight metros, NCR was the worst affected market with sales and new launches capitulating 73 percent and 82 percent YoY, respectively during H1 2020.
BUSINESS
Vedanta Resources to issue $400 million Notes to Oaktree Capital Group to meet liquidity needs
Vedanta Resources Ltd. on December 10, sold $1 billion of securities at one of the highest yields for a dollar bond in Asia this year. The mining conglomerate is planning to use the money to finance a buyback offer for $670 million of notes maturing in June 2021.
BUSINESS
Unlock 5.0 | Maharashtra govt issues SOPs for restaurants under Mission Begin Again — here are the dos and don'ts
The SOPs state that all customers should be screened at the entry points and only asymptomatic people should be allowed to enter the eateries.
POLITICS
Hathras rape case | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, 3 others allowed to meet victim's kin
UP's additional chief secretary Awanish Awasthi said only five people allowed to meet Hathras victim's family
INDIA
UPSC Prelims Exam 2020 | Delhi Metro to begin operations at 6 am on October 4
The move is aimed at helping aspirants reach their exam centres for Union Public Service Commission preliminary examinations 2020.
BUSINESS
Environmentalists demand fresh public hearing for Vedanta’s expansion plan in Odisha
Activists in Odisha have been long protesting against the Vedanta Aluminium's proposal to expand existing smelter plant at Jharsuguda from 16 LTPA to 18 LTPA and power plant capacity to 1,215 megawatts.
