Bharat NCAP vehicle safety prog to be rolled out from April next year
According to the statement, Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is applicable on type approved motor vehicles of category M1 (motor vehicles used for the carriage of passengers, comprising eight seats, in addition to driver’s seat) with gross vehicle weight less than 3.5 tonnes, manufactured or imported in the country.
Fuel Prices on June 25: Check petrol, diesel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities
In Mumbai, petrol is selling at Rs 111.35 and diesel at Rs 97.28
Fed policymakers embrace more rate hikes, markets a little less
Last week, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark overnight interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point - its biggest hike since 1994 - to a range of 1.50 percent to 1.75 percent
IMF slashes US growth forecast to 2.9%, sees 'narrowing path' to avoid recession
US inflation by the Fed's preferred measure is running at more than three times the US central bank's 2 percent target
Aadhaar delivers benefits but is at risk of widespread fraud: Andy Mukherjee
The world's largest biometric identification network has been praised for its utility and ubiquity. But a bit of resin is putting it at risk
GST Council may consider changes in monthly GST payment form
The move would help curb the menace of fake billing, whereby sellers would show higher sales in GSTR-1 to enable purchasers to claim input tax credit (ITC), but report suppressed sales in GSTR-3B to lower GST liability.
Inflation may stay beyond RBI tolerance band for 3 straight quarters, says Michael Patra
Economic growth is unambiguously impaired when inflation stays above 6 percent, the Deputy Governor said. He added that the central bank hopes to rein in inflation within two years.
RBI has surged ahead of curve: Deputy Governor Michael Patra
The RBI's rate-setting panel has since early May raised the policy repo rate by 90 basis points to 4.90 percent as it seeks to curb elevated inflation which could threaten economic recovery.
India in demand for trade deals as negotiations calendar heats up: Officials
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has attributed the upcoming flurry of trade talks to a direct impact of India’s firm, yet inclusive, leadership at the recently-concluded 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
India is committed to creating an environment of competition among districts for exports: PM
Modi said the government will not only set short term but also long term targets for boosting exports. However, unlike previous governments, it will also create detailed roadmaps for individual items to reach that target, achieve zero defect zero effect among manufacturers, and world class packaging of products.
Exclusive| India to handle Maldives Yoga Day protest 'firmly but discreetly'
A mob chanting Islamist slogans stormed the Maldivian national stadium where over 150 people, including ambassadors from India, Bangladesh and the UK, were taking part in an International Day of Yoga event, co-organized by the Indian High Commission in Maldives.
California, New York and Massachusetts among top five destinations for Indian students going to the US
An analysis of the official international student flow to the US shows that while more than 27 percent of foreign students in Illinois are Indians, its almost 22 percent in Texas, about 18 percent in New York and 13.7 percent in California.
Need faster dispute redressal, e-disposal of cases: Piyush Goyal to Consumer dispute redressal commissions
There is also a need for developing a sense of sensitivity and sympathy towards the fact that most of the complainants in the country's consumer grievance redressal mechanism were poor, weak consumers, the minister added.
India faces challenge in managing fiscal deficit and sustaining growth, finance ministry says
The rationalisation of non-capex expenditure has become critical, not only for protecting growth supportive capex but also for avoiding fiscal slippages, the ministry said.
Finance ministry sees low risk of stagflation for Indian economy despite soaring prices
India’s pandemic hit economy is recovering but its size is barely above the pre-pandemic level.
DCW notice to Indian Bank over its guidelines making pregnant women 'temporarily unfit' for joining
An immediate reaction regarding the move, which has invited criticism from various quarters, was not available from the public sector lender.
Delhi's Pragati Maidan tunnel opens for traffic
For a few days, the tunnel will open for traffic from 8 am to 8 pm on a trial basis, they said. For a few days, the tunnel will open for traffic from 8 am to 8 pm on a trial basis, they said.
Kharif cultivation area shrinks 8% as monsoon off to a slow start
There has been a decline of more than eight lakh hectares in area sown this year compared to the previous year
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to meet public sector bank chiefs today
This meeting will witness the attendance of the Chairman of the State Bank of India, Managing Directors, and Chief Executive Officers of other Public Sector Banks, as stated by an official.
Sovereign Gold Bonds saw maximum traction in COVID-hit years; next SGBs tranche opens today
The next tranche of SGBs is scheduled to open for subscription for five days beginning today. The issue price has been fixed at Rs 5,091 per gram of gold. It will be the first issuance of the current fiscal.
Normal monsoon, interest rates to help bring down inflation by year end, say economists
Although the government has room to further reduce excise duty on petroleum products to contain inflation from the fiscal side, emphasis will be on monetary policy to control price pressures, they added.
428 infra projects hit by cost overruns of over Rs 4.98 lakh crore
According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, which monitors infrastructure projects of Rs 150 crore and above, out of 1,559 projects, 428 projects reported cost overruns and as many as 647 projects were delayed.
Forex reserves down by $4.599 billion to $596.458 billion
In the previous week, the reserves had decreased by USD 306 million to USD 601.057 billion. In the previous week, the reserves had decreased by USD 306 million to USD 601.057 billion.
Accelerating rate of groundwater depletion in Punjab, worries farmers and experts
Groundwater extraction in Punjab has already reached 150-200 metres in most places in central Punjab.
