NEW DELHI: The total foodgrain production in the country during 2023-24 is estimated at record 3322.98 LMT, which is higher by 26.11 LMT produced during the last year, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare said on Wednesday. The production of food grains during 2022-23 was 3296.87 LMT. The ministry has released Final Estimates of production […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is projected to grow faster at 7.1 per cent this fiscal (FY25), Moody’s Analytics said, as the country continues to remain resilient amid global uncertainties. In its new Asia Pacific outlook, the global credit ratings kept the country’s growth forecast unchanged at 6.5 per cent for 2025 while projecting faster […]
NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel prices may be reduced after October 5, for the first time since March 2024, according to brokerage firm CLSA. The remarks came after the comments from India’s Oil Secretary, Pankaj Jain, suggesting a price drop last month and media reports indicating that Maharashtra’s state elections are expected in early November. […]
NEW DELHI: Mozilla has been accused of tracking user behaviour and websites without consent, reports Reuters. Vienna-based advocacy group NOYB (None Of Your Business) has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection against the software company. NYOB has accused Mozilla of enabling a “privacy preserving attribution” feature that turned the browser into a tracking […]
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Government participated in the 3rd World Food India edition in New Delhi, which wrapped up on September 22, 2024. The JKTPO sponsored pavilion at World Food India featured an array of J&K’s signature products, including fruits, spices, dry fruits, honey, aromatic products etc. The event enabled J&K exhibitors to […]
NEW DELHI: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has constituted a committee of experts under the chairmanship of its Additional Secretary, Mr Bharat Khera, to recommend a robust framework for a Repairability Index to empower consumers and to promote sustainable practices within the tech industry, particularly mobiles and electronic items. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, […]
NEW DELHI: Son of industrialist, Anil Ambani, Jai Anmol Ambani has been slapped with a penalty of Rs 1 crore by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). He was penalised for alleged irregularities in Reliance Home Finance. Jai Anmol did not exercise reasonable due diligence for the entire GPCL (general purpose working capital) […]
NEW DELHI: India is facing a growing wave of financial fraud, according to a recent data by Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Even with various safeguards in place, scammers continue to trick individuals into revealing personal information, leading to substantial financial losses. Among the rising threats, One-Time Password (OTP) scams have become particularly prevalent. In […]
NEW DELHI: A Ludhiana-based industrialist has fallen victim to a cyber scam, losing Rs 1 crore. The accused impersonated officials from the Delhi Police, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. They sent forged documents, including arrest warrants, court orders freezing the victim’s bank account, and a fabricated CBI […]
NEW DELHI: The government said it has approved two more hydro pumped storage projects (PSPs) towards realising the country’s renewable energy (RE) goals. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) green-lighted these PSPs in Maharashtra —1,500 MW Bhavali PSP being developed by JSW Energy and 1,000 MW Bhivpuri PSP being developed by Tata Power. The hydro PSPs […]