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Govt to exceed Rs 18.23 trn full-year direct tax collection target: CBDT

As per government data, the net direct tax collection between April 1 and November 9 this fiscal has swelled 22 per cent to Rs 10.60 trillion

Cube Highways Trust declares distribution of Rs 2 per ordinary unit for Q2

"We are pleased that the positive momentum continues and Q2 distribution is on track," Cube InvIT group CFO Pankaj Vasani said

ONGC plans to invest Rs 1 trillion to set up two petrochemical plants

Petrochemicals are chemical products derived from crude oil and used in the manufacturing of detergents, fibres (polyester, nylon, acrylic etc.), polythene and other man-made plastics

37 killed, 19 hurt as bus falls into gorge in J&K's Doda: Officials

The bus skidded off the road near Trungal-Assar on the Batote-Kishtwar national highway and fell 300 feet downhill.

India-US ink pact to improve cooperation among startups, promote innovation

It said that the MoU signals a joint commitment to strengthen the startup ecosystem in deep tech sectors and promote cooperation in Critical and Emerging Technologies

Vedanta dispatches 1st supply of low-carbon aluminium in domestic market

Restora Ultra, made with aluminium recovered from dross, a byproduct of aluminium smelting, has an even lower carbon footprint that is near zero and is amongst the lowest in the world

Exports up 6.21% to $33.57 bn in Oct; trade deficit high at $31.36 bn

Imports increased to $65.03 billion in the month under consideration, as against $57.91 billion recorded in October 2022

India to emerge as third largest global economy by 2027: FM Sitharaman

The Indian economy is therefore on the right track and is heading towards a bright future, she said

Jharkhand showered with Rs 50k cr schemes: PM on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

Paying tributes to the contribution of the tribals, the PM said the country will always remain indebted to tribal warriors.

NASDAQ can play key role in attracting global investors to India: Official

The NASDAQ official said there is a fairly obvious focus on India now as it becomes more difficult to invest in China.

PM Modi releases Rs 18,000 cr PM-Kisan instalment, Cong questions timing

From a function celebrating the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in Jharkhand's Khunti district, the PM transferred the money digitally to the bank accounts of the farmers by clicking a button

Tunnel collapse: Workers hold protest over delay in rescuing operations

Falling debris from a fresh landslide on Tuesday hampered efforts to insert steel pipes through the collapsed part of the tunnel

PM Modi unveils projects worth around Rs 7,200 crore for Jharkhand

The projects inaugurated include the new campus of IIM-Ranchi, a new hostel of IIT-ISM Dhanbad, Petroleum Oil and Lubricants (POL) depot in Bokaro

NHRC to hold camp in NE states to hear human rights violation cases

A national-level conference on sensitising local self-governments on various aspects of human rights will also be organised by the Commission, official statement said

India and US launch 'Innovation Handshake' to deepen bilateral tech ties

Through the Innovation Handshake, the United States and India are forging a critical tech partnership that will further strengthen our interconnected innovation ecosystems, said Raimondo

Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas: Soren urges PM Modi for special schemes for tribals

Addressing a public meeting in the presence of the PM in Khunti district, Soren said historians have failed to give tribal the place they deserve in history.

Aequs bags contract from Airbus for supply of critical aircraft components

Under the terms of the agreement, Aequs will make detailed parts, parts with bench assembly for wings, fuselage, and pylons for these planes, Aequs said.

Kerala Ports Minister faces flak from fishermen over compensation

"The police acted swiftly to prevent any untoward incident, cleared the crowd and ensured the minister's vehicle entered the venue," the officer said

Narayana Murthy bats for creating 2,500 'Train the Teacher' colleges

The "Train the Teacher" programme should be year-long, he said at a press conference here, where the Infosys Science Foundation announced the Infosys Prize 2023 in six categories

Kerala govt announces Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of Kalamassery blast victims

A cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, decided to grant the relief amount from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund, a CMO statement said here.