PM-KISAN scheme gets 5-year extension and Rs 3.1 lakh crore
New Delhi: The union Cabinet on Friday approved a five-year extension of the PM-KISAN income support scheme through FY31, committing ₹3.15 lakh crore to continue…
A deep dive with Rs 84,084 crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration
New Delhi: The Cabinet on Friday approved a ₹84,084-crore scheme to encourage investment in domestic offshore oil and gas exploration. The National Offshore Exploration Scheme,…
First tariff-free Scottish salmon shipment arrives in Bengaluru under UK-India CETA
Bengaluru: The first tariff-free shipment of Scottish salmon has arrived in India through Bengaluru under the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), marking one…
The restaurant business is changing beyond recognition
CALL IT A brunch bonanza. On days in 2024 when Taylor Swift was performing in Miami, eateries within 20 miles of the venue that use…
India, Bhutan sign two agreements on Line of Credit, health education cooperation: MEA on Misri’s Bhutan visit
New Delhi: India and Bhutan have signed two agreements during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Bhutan, including a Line of Credit agreement and a…
India could face 100% tariffs under proposed US Russia sanctions bill
WASHINGTON: A Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham faces a tough road in Congress as Democrats and some Republicans raise concerns…
Private equity is coming for the Indian Premier League
WHEN THE Indian Premier League (ipl) launched in 2008, the owners of the new cricket tournament’s city-based franchises were chiefly India’s glitterati. Bollywood stars and…
Delhi-NCR industries get relief as CAQM extends PM norms deadline
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management has extended the timeline for implementation of the revised Particulate Matter (PM) emission standards for industries operating…
Okta to acquire Permiso Security to strengthen identity threat detection
Cloud-based identity and access management company Okta has entered into a definitive deal to acquire Permiso Security, an identity security platform that detects and responds…
PM Modi, UK’s Andy Burnham chart ambitious roadmap to deepen trade, strategic ties
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday agreed to deepen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with the British leader setting…