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Global policy uncertainty has dampened export-linked offtake under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), slowing final investment decisions and pushing back timelines for large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia projects.

Government likely to launch MSME survey to track ease of doing business from 2026

First official exercise to track enterprise conditions, financial access and regulatory frictions

What are your rights as an air passenger? What can passengers of flight AI 183 do? MC Explains

The Ministry of Civil Aviation released a charter in August 2019 on the rights of passengers flying within the country.

People must claim compensation from discoms for gratuitous power cuts: RK Singh

The energy shortage in the country has come down from 4.2 percent in 2014 to around 0.2 percent in FY 2022, the Union minister for power said.

MC Explains: What are your rights as a passenger in case of flight cancellation or denied boarding?

The Ministry of Civil Aviation released a charter in August 2019 on the rights of passengers flying within the country.

Ukraine has received IRIS-T air defence system from Germany: Spiegel

The German Defence Ministry could not immediately confirm the report when contacted by Reuters.

Finance ministry to hold meeting with stakeholders to push overseas trade in rupee

The meeting, to be chaired by financial services secretary Sanjay Malhotra, is expected to see attendance from representatives of the Reserve Bank of India, IBA and industry bodies.

Indonesia investigating alleged data breaches at state-owned firms

Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan, a senior communications ministry official, said in a statement the ministry had summoned representatives from Telkom and PLN and had sent recommendations on data protection to both firms.

Ministry proposal to give Mumbai High field to private sector "systematic weakening" of ONGC: E A S Sarma

In the letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the former secretary to the government of India, said instead of "weakening" ONGC, the government should adopt a conscious strategy to strengthen its ability and should be given sufficient functional autonomy instead of forcing it to buy debt-laden firms or pay high dividends.

V-shaped recovery in Q1 testimony to strong macroeconomic fundamentals: Finance Ministry report

In its latest Monthly Economic Review, the Finance Ministry also expressed concern over high incidence of COVID-19 cases in Kerala and Maharashtra and underlined the need for strengthening pandemic control and management in these two states.

Budget 2019: These ministries have received the highest and lowest fund allocation

The Ministry of Steel has seen a growth in fund allotment of 56 percent, followed by Ministry of Coal at 48 percent and Department of Heavy Industry at 32 percent.

Reporter's Take | Pass service charge to staff or pay tax, CBDT tells hoteliers

Stanford Masters is in conversation with M Saraswathy to understand the implication of the CBDT's move, and also the logistical obstacles that have to be surmounted for effective regulation.

Lalu trashes Budget, questions rationale of Railway minister

"The Union Budget presented today is bereft of any substance for any section of the society," Prasad told reporters reacting on the budget for 2017-18 presented in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

K'taka Transport Dept seeks ban on Ola Share, Uber Pool: Sources

Signalling fresh troubles for Uber and Ola, Karnataka Transport deparment is seeking a ban on Ola Share and Uber Pool Rides, say sources.

Pathankot attack: Hindi news channel to be taken off air for

The ministry has asked the channel NDTV India to be taken off air for a day on November 9, sources said today, in what would be the first order against a broadcaster over its coverage of terrorist attacks.

In talks with Defence Min to hand over Tungabhadra plant:Geete

"The (Heavy Industry) ministry is in talks with the Defence ministry for the revival of Tungabhadra Steel Products Ltd. The ministry wants the Defence Ministry to take it over.

Pradhan assures improving petro products supply in Telangana

The Ujjwala Scheme provides a financial support of Rs 1,600 for each LPG connection to BPL households.

Number of registered companies climbs to 15.27 lakh in January

In signs that business activities are picking up, more than 7,300 new companies were set up last month. At the end of December 2015, the total number of registered firms stood at little over 15.19 lakh.

Govt may further hike excise on petrol, diesel before March

"Fiscal deficit target of 3.9 percent for the current fiscal is sacrosanct and various options are available before the government, including further raising excise duty on petrol and diesel," official sources said.

Rly ops moving towards transparent system: Suresh Prabhu

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu says the Ministry has implemented almost 99 percent of the announcements made in Union Budget.

India's exports contract in July; trade deficit widens

Experts fear that exports may suffer in the coming months on account of the impact of devaluation of the Chinese currency.

Prime Property: Delhi‘s builders see green

New Delhi having the world‘s worst air forces the green tribunal to swing into action. Bans all construction activity in the capital and its suburbs unless builders follow the 20:10 rule of the environment ministry.

Delhi govt asks IT ministry to block Uber, Ola mobile apps

On Tuesday, Delhi transport officials asked US cab company Uber and its Indian rival Ola to cease operations if they want their applications of radio taxi licence to operate in the city to be processed, letters seen by Media showed.

Govt mulls reduce subsidy by half on rooftop solar projects

Of the total 1,75,000 mw proposed to be tapped by 2022, solar power will have a lion's share of 1,00,000 mw followed by 60,000 mw from wind energy, 10,000 mw biomass energy and 5,000 mw of small hydro projects.

Railway Budget 2015: Rlys aims operating ratio of 88.5% in 15-16, best in 9 yrs

The operating ratio, a key measure of efficiency, was at 91.8 percent in 2014-15 after touching a high of 93.6 percent in the previous financial year. The lower the operating ratio, the better is the profitability of an entity.