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AePS-based transactions touch 100 mn in Aug, IMPS sees 12 pc growth

NEW DELHI: The Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) based financial transactions touched 100 million in the month of August, with transaction amount stood at...

Union Min acknowledges ‘extraordinary contributions’ of Indian Oil on its 65th anniversary

NEW DELHI: On the 65th anniversary of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri acknowledged the...

New study shows how drought and GDP are related

NEW DELHI: Drought, a slow-moving phenomenon, can cause significant damage and displacement in affected communities, but its impact varies from region to region, which...

Env minister extends deadline for idea submission in Ideas 4 LiFE

NEW DELHI: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has extended the deadline for idea submission in Ideas4LiFE from 15 September to 15 October. “Developed economies should...

Foreign investors infuse Rs 7,320 crore in Indian equities in August

NEW DELHI: Foreign investors have infused Rs 7,320 crore in the Indian equities in August owing to high valuation of stocks. Meanwhile, Foreign Portfolio Investments...

DRDO, TIFR test 6-qubit quantum processor: What it means for India’s quantum future

NEW DELHI: In a significant breakthrough for India's quantum technology aspiration, scientists from the DRDO Young Scientists Laboratory for Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT) in Pune...

Rs 81 lakh crore worth transactions processed by UPI in April-July

New Delhi: Surpassing world's leading digital payments platforms, India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed nearly Rs 81 lakh crore transactions in the April-July period...

Outreach program promotes jewellery export business in Kashmir

Merchant traders educated about entering jewellery export business; industry experts, govt officials share insights SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), in collaboration...

India ranks among top countries in terms of key technologies: Report

NEW DELHI: India has ranked among the top five countries in 45 out of 64 critical technologies in 2023, up from 37 a year...

Moody’s ups India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.2 pc for 2024

NEW DELHI: New York-based Moody’s Ratings on Thursday raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth for 2024 to 7.2 per cent from 6.8 per...

India’s FinTech sector has received $6 bn investment in last 2 years: RBI chief

NEW DELHI: India’s FinTech sector has received investments of about $6 billion in the last two years alone while the number of FinTechs in...

Several vehicle makers to offer discounts on their products against scrappage certificate

NEW DELHI: Several manufacturers of vehicles, both passenger and commercial, have decided to offer discounts on the purchase of new vehicles for a limited...

Jamkash Vehicleades hosts mega mass delivery event for Maruti New Epic Swift

SRINAGAR: Leading Maruti Suzuki dealership Jamkash Vehicleades (Kashmir) Pvt Ltd organized a Mega Mass Delivery Campaign for the Maruti New Epic Swift at its...

Hope and Healing for Rare Cancer Patients: Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Launches Rare Care Clinic

SRINAGAR: For patients grappling with the uncertainty and fear that come with rare cancers, finding the right diagnosis and care can feel like an...

10 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Over 53.14 cr bank accounts opened

NEW DELHI: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), one of the largest financial inclusion initiatives launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, completed a...

Digital transactions to increase over threefold to 481 billion by 2028-29: Report

NEW DELHI: A report by PwC India on Wednesday said the number of digital transactions in India is expected to increase more than threefold,...

FCIK seeks action from CS on ‘violation’ of MSME reservation regulations in Irrigation Dept tender

‘Tender ignores MSME reservation rules, harms local industrial units, economy’ SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has requested action from the Chief...

Indian small finance banks to grow their advances 25-27 pc this fiscal: Report

NEW DELHI: Segmental and geographical expansion, underpinned by a strong and increasing presence in semi-urban and rural markets with large unmet demand, will continue...

SEBI sends show-cause notices to Paytm CEO, directors over IPO irregularities

NEW DELHI: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reportedly issued show-cause notices to Paytm Founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, and...

Aadhar card scams: Know how to check and report misuse of your Aadhaar card

NEW DELHI: The Aadhaar card is a vital document for Indian residents, serving as proof of identity and address nationwide. This 12-digit ID number...

Why SWP is the Smart Choice for Mutual Fund Investors

When it comes to managing investments in mutual funds, choosing the right strategy can make a significant difference in achieving financial goals. While many...

Govt issues Comprehensive Guidelines for Handling Public Grievances

NEW DELHI: The Union Government has issued Comprehensive Guidelines for Handling Public Grievances in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s directions for making grievance...

India’s textile exports to touch $65 billion by 2025-26: Invest India

NEW DELHI: India’s textile industry is expanding at a rapid pace with the country’s textile exports projected to touch $65 billion by the financial...

GST Council meet TMC’s O’Brien urges FM to withdraw 18 pc GST on insurance premiums

NEW DELHI: TMC leader Derek O’Brien has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to “urgently review” and withdraw the 18 per cent GST on health...

India-Australia hold CECA negotiations, next round likely in Nov

NEW DELHI: The India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations are likely to be held in November 2024 which will witness senior officials from...

What is Unified Pension Scheme?

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the crucial assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved...

Earthquake Engineering to Genetic Plant Breeding: Emerging PG courses in central universities

NEW DELHI: The field of science and technology is undergoing rapid advancement. With the demand for new technologies and skills in the job market,...

FCIK Secretary General Ovees Jamie bereaved

Industrial fraternity condoles demise SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Mohammad Ayub Khan...

India’s forex kitty surges by $4.6 billion to $674.7 billion

NEW DELHI: India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by US $4.55 billion to $674.7 billion during the week ended August 16, according to the latest...

Govt cuts drawback rates on exports of gold, silver jewellery

NEW DELHI: The government has reduced the drawback rates on exports of gold and silver jewellery by more than half to adjust for the...

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