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Meity to meet IT hardware companies next week to discuss import rules

"Meity will call IT hardware companies next week to share the plan it has for import of IT hardwares," a Meity official told PTI

Govt to withdraw high commissioner, other 'targeted' diplomats from Canada

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the decision shortly after summoning the Canadian charge d'affaires

Grap stage 1 kicks in as Delhi registers 2nd consecutive day of 'poor' AQI

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 234 (poor category) as of 4 pm on Monday

Turn towards Indian talent for sourcing workforce: EAM to friendly nations

In his address, Jaishankar said the government shall remain steadfast in the efforts to create safer and legal channels of emigrating abroad

Jewellery retailer GIVA raises Rs 255 cr in Series B funding round

The extended Series B funding round was led by Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, and Edelweiss Discover Fund, with participation from GIVA's top management

SC refuses to hear fresh plea over alleged demolition of properties

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and P K Mishra were not inclined to hear the plea following which the counsel for the petitioners withdrew it

India seeks consultations with Turkiye on safeguard measures on polyester

It said that India would like to propose that consultations take place virtually on October 10 or 18 or on a mutually convenient date and time

India less export-oriented, US tariff hike won't impact nation: Fitch

Fitch has conducted an analysis of the potential effects on global growth of higher US tariffs

Sebi unveils framework to monitor shareholding in market infra institutions

Each MII must appoint a non-associated Designated Depository (DD) to monitor compliance with shareholding limits. For depositories, the other depository will act as their DD

India expects 708 GW demand by 2047; 2,100 GW power generation capacity

As per official data, India's total power generation capacity stood at around 453 GW as of September 30, while the government's projection for peak power demand this year was 260 GW

Research on 15% ethanol blending in diesel in advanced stages: Gadkari

Spurred by this progress, the government has set an ambitious target of reaching 20 per cent blending in petrol by 2025, the road transport and highways minister said

Isro chairman gets IAF World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3's achievement

Chandrayaan-3 was launched July 6 last year from Sriharikota spaceport and it successfully made the soft landing near the South Pole on August 23

Atul Greentech partners with Jio Platforms for electric vehicle solutions

The partnership will focus on all three-wheeler platforms of Atul Greentech including MOBILI for passenger vehicles and ENERGIE for cargo vehicles, Atul Auto said

India's coal import rises 11% to 121.1 million tonnes in Apr-Aug period

The country had imported 108.7 MT coal in the corresponding period of the previous year

Logistics automation firm Elixia raises $1 mn in funding round led by JIIF

Deeptech robotics startup Perceptyne also has raised $3 million (about Rs 25 crore) in a funding round led by Endiya Partners and Yali Capital

SC notice to Centre on plea against unauthorised constructions on riverbeds

The plea also sought directions to notify the 2015 draft of the River Conservation Zone (RCZ) Regulation without any further delay and demarcation of the floodplains of all rivers

Cement industries growth to slow down to 7-8% to 475 MT in FY25: CRISIL

"Cement demand is set to grow slower at 7-8 per cent year-on-year to 475 MT this fiscal, after clocking a compound annual growth rate of 11 per cent between fiscals 2022 and 2024," the report said

Export to be major job creators in transition to $5 trn economy: USISPF

China emerged as the largest trading partner of India with USD 118.4 billion two-way commerce in 2023-24, slightly edging past the US

Amazon Smbhav Hackathon to boost AI, tech innovations for small biz

The top three teams will compete for an exclusive visit to the Amazon headquarters in Seattle, along with cash prizes totalling up to Rs 10 lakh, as well as opportunities for mentorship and networking

Organised luggage makers' revenue growth may fall 8-10% in FY25: CRISIL

Demand is expected to remain stable, backed by continued penetration of hard luggage, steady tourism and corporate travel, it added