India-EU to further deepen bilateral economic, trade partnership: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, on the sidelines of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Cameroon, and reviewed progress on the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA). Both the leaders deliberated on key priorities […]
IndiGo introduces over 30 new routes from Navi Mumbai International Airport
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Low-cost airline IndiGo on Sunday said it is introducing over 30 new routes from the Navi Mumbai International Airport between March 29 and April 23. The carrier will connect the airport to cities like Agra, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Belgaum, Chandigarh, Diu, Kannur, Kolkata, Patna, Rajkot, Srinagar, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam, and many more. […]
Oil crisis: Seoul hints at expanding vehicle rotation system to private sector
Seoul, March 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Sunday that the government could expand a mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system to the private sector if global oil prices rise to US$120-130 per barrel as part of nationwide energy-saving efforts amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East. “If the situation worsens, we may […]
PM Modi to launch Rs 3,300 crore chip facility in Gujarat on March 31, boosting India’s semiconductor ambitions
Sanand (Gujarat), March 29 (IANS) Sanand’s rapid transformation from an automobile manufacturing centre into a key node in India’s semiconductor ambitions is set to advance further with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility by Kaynes Semicon on March 31. The facility, being established at a cost […]
Thane Consumer Commission orders Ola Electric to replace defective scooter or refund buyer
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A consumer commission in Thane has directed Ola Electric Technologies to replace a defective electric scooter or refund the full amount to a customer, citing serious lapses in service and unfair trade practices. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Additional Thane) said in its order that the scooter had multiple […]
Abdominal fat bigger risk than overall obesity in India: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. Speaking at the release of a cardiology textbook titled “Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in […]
Two Indian ships with LPG cargo sail safely out of Gulf region
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Two Indian LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM, carrying a combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 metric tonnes, have safely transited the Gulf region and are moving towards Indian shores. BW TYR is proceeding towards Mumbai with an expected time of arrival on 31st March, while BW ELM is […]
NCLAT upholds NCLT Powers, dismisses BSE plea on defreezing demat accounts
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed appeals filed by the BSE, ruling that insolvency courts have the authority to order the defreezing of Demat accounts of companies undergoing insolvency proceedings. In its order, a two-member bench of the appellate tribunal said the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) […]
WTO ministerial conference sets course for further discussions ahead
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS): Ministers and senior officials attending the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Africa’s Cameroon participated in a series of meetings to address key issues on the WTO agenda and to provide political direction for the post-MC14 work ahead, according to a statement issued by the multilateral body. The ministerial sessions […]
Belagavi farmer elated after PM Modi mentions fish farming in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme
Belagavi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised a farmer from Karnataka’s Belagavi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address on Sunday, highlighting fish farming as an important livelihood activity and bringing attention to rural entrepreneurship, he expressed joy and pride after being featured in the programme. Rajesh Shivalinga Huddar, a young farmer from […]
