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PM Modi launches LIC's 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' to empower women agents

After training, they can serve as LIC agents and the graduate Bima Sakhis would have the opportunity to qualify for being considered for Development Officer roles in LIC. Prime Minister will also

Indian professionals flagbearers in global technological adaptation: Report

More than 70 per cent of Indian professionals are actively seeking opportunities to upskill, said the report released by the Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)-based Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC)

Tata Motors, Kia India to hike passenger vehicle prices from Jan 2025

Rival Hyundai Motor India is also looking to increase the prices of its model range by up to Rs 25,000 from January 1, 2025

Coal Scam: Special CBI court convicts Abhijeet Infra Pvt Ltd, two others

In its case registered in 2016, the CBI had alleged that the company obtained the coal blocks by misrepresenting its financial position, acquisition of land for its proposed end-use plant

Retail inflation for farm workers eases to 5.96%, rural labourers to 6%

The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) registered an increase of 11 points and 10 points, respectively, in October 2024

India's copper demand rises by 13% to hit 1,700 kilo tonnes in FY24

Traditionally, building construction and infrastructure account for 43 per cent of copper demand while contributing 11 per cent to GDP, International Copper Association India said in a statement

Rahul takes dig at Modi, Adani; conducts mock interview in Parliament

After sloganeering, Rahul Gandhi conducted the mock 'interview' with Congress leaders wearing masks of Modi and Adani

Textiles giant Trident Group plans to invest Rs 3,000 cr in Madhya Pradesh

The Ludhiana-based vertically integrated textiles firm currently has operations involving sourcing cotton to produce finished goods in the state, it said in a regulatory filing

Opposition protests disrupt Lok Sabha; House adjourned for the day

As soon as the House re-convened at noon, Congress members trooped into the well of the Lok Sabha raising slogans against the government. They were soon joined by Samajwadi Party members

Will we have lollypop? Mamata slams 'occupy' claim of Bangladeshi politicos

A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) recently said in a public meeting in Dhaka that the country has legitimate claims over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha

Govt allows Adani Krishnapatnam Port to import petroleum up to March 2026

Owned and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), Adani Krishnapatnam Port Ltd is an all-weather deep water port located on the East Coast of Andhra Pradesh

Foreign secretary Misri meets B'desh counterpart in Dhaka amid frosty ties

Soon after his arrival here, Misri met his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammad Jashim Uddin and held one-on-one talks before the formal meeting with delegates from both sides

Over 100 global firms to showcase innovations at Bharat battery show in Jan

The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), a prominent industry partner for the mega event, will play a key role by hosting the Bharat Battery Show, a global expo on batteries and charging focused on

GST officers detect Rs 35,132 cr ITC evasion by over 17k fake firms: Govt

A total of 18,876 ITC fraud cases were detected involving 17,818 fake firms with suspected ITC evasion of Rs 35,132 crore during fiscal 2024-25 (April-October)

Kinetic Green, Jio Things to launch digital display platform, analytics

The collaboration will also introduce key features like a built-in Bluetooth and telematics-enabled device to ensure seamless connectivity

Startups positioning India for exponential economic growth: Zupee CEO Malhi

Speaking at the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024, Malhi said startups are adding value to society's experiences and redefining how people experience education, healthcare

NRAI warns restaurants about aggregator payment gateways, deep discounting

In its advisory, NRAI asserted that aggregators use deep discounting as a tool to attract customers, including the restaurant's regular customers, to their platforms

India, Australia assess progress in FTA talks, eye early agreement

The two countries had implemented an interim trade pact in December 2022 and now they are negotiating to widen the scope of the pact for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)

59,000 fell victim to online trading fraud in Odisha over 6 yrs: CM Manjhi

Stating that steps have been taken to control online trading crimes, the chief minister said a dedicated cybercrime unit has been functional in Bhubaneswar since September 5, 2023, under the crime

Jewar in UP sees 40% surge in land prices, among 8 emerging property hubs

The consultant noted that Jewar is emerging as one of the fastest-growing real estate micro-markets, driven by robust economic growth prospects fuelled by key infrastructure developments such as the