Haryana CM seeks investments by Japanese companies
Chandigarh, Sep 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Sunday, held a meeting with top functionaries of Japanese companies in Gurugram, inviting them to make investments in the state. On the occasion, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was also signed with Honda Company for construction and demolition waste management. Under this agreement, the […]
EPFO launches revamped return filing system for employers from September
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a revamped electronic challan-cum-return (ECR) facility from the wage month of September, aimed at making return filing easier and error-free for employers and establishments, as per the latest notification issued by the Central Provident Fund Commissioner. The new facility separates the process […]
WFI 2025 secures investment pledges of Rs 1.02 lakh crore, likely to create 64,000 jobs
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) World Food India 2025, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, concluded on Sunday with 26 leading domestic and global companies signing MoUs for investments to the tune of an impressive Rs 1,02,046.89 crore, marking one of the largest ever commitments to invest in India’s food processing sector, according […]
Seva Parv-2025 event to boost MSME sector kicks off in Varanasi
Varanasi, Sep 28 (IANS) Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has said strengthening the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in India is essential, as it serves as a vital medium for generating employment and empowering the people. Addressing the MSME Seva Parv-2025: Virasat se Vikas event here, the Minister said, “The MSME sector holds […]
BSNL‘s indigenous 4G stack powers India’s swadeshi drive
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India has marked a historic milestone with the launch of its first fully indigenous 4G (5G-ready) network and the commissioning of nearly 98,000 Swadeshi 4G towers, all powered by homegrown technology, an official statement said on Sunday. The core network, developed by C-DOT, with Tejas Networks’ Radio Access Network and […]
India to lead global green hydrogen push due to its strong asset base
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India is emerging as a global leader in the hydrogen industry, with a strong focus on green hydrogen, according to a report. The data compiled by S&P Global said that India’s potential to become a low-cost hydrogen supplier depends on sustaining its early momentum against strong competitors and securing offtake […]
Apple iPhone 17 Air and 17 models see strong sales in India as consumer demand surges
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) In a boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the iPhone 17 Air and 17 models are gaining stronger traction than last year’s Plus and 16 series devices in India, according to vendors and industry analysts, as the new 17 series fly off the shelves in the country. Tech giant […]
FPIs offload Rs 16,422 crore last week, sentiments to reverse in near future: Analysts
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) offloaded Rs 16,422 crore worth of Indian equities last week, driven by concerns over valuations and new policy measures of US government but the sentiment is set to reverse, analysts said on Sunday. A $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications and high tariffs on branded drugs […]
APEC CEO Summit to put AI in focus as global tech leaders weigh attendance
Seoul, Sep 28 (IANS) Next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju is expected to shine a global spotlight on artificial intelligence (AI), with attention centering on whether top executives from Nvidia, OpenAI and other tech giants will take part in the gathering. Scheduled for October 28-31 as an official side event of […]
Minister lauds FSSAI for training more than 3 lakh street food vendors
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, on Saturday commended FSSAI for its efforts in reinforcing India’s food safety ecosystem, particularly through widespread capacity-building and grassroots initiatives. He noted that FSSAI has trained over three lakh street food vendors nationwide and highlighted the ‘Eat Right […]
