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'Ads should not mislead youth': PM Modi chairs meeting on cryptocurrencies

The meeting was an outcome of a consultative process between the RBI, finance ministry, and the home ministry

'Youth must not be misled': PM Modi chairs key meet on cryptocurrency

Attempts to mislead youth by over-promising, non-transparent ads on cryptocurrency should stop were discussed at the meet, say sources

PM Modi meets WEF president, highlights India's economic reforms

Modi also highlighted India's efforts towards strengthening the fight against Covid

Economy firing well as India recovers from Covid: Jaishankar at Dubai Expo

India's economy is firing well and the trade figures are in the upward trajectory as the country is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

Record fuel costs push scooter-loving Indians to opt for electric models

At current prices, even the most fuel-efficient two-wheeler guzzles gasoline worth more than Rs 100 ($1.3) for a 100-km ride

Richest 20% facing more inflation than poorest 20%, says CRISIL

The gap widened in rural areas in October relative to September as inflation for the bottom 20 per cent fell more

Eggs are farm produce, transporting them is exempt from GST: Karnataka AAR

The ruling was pronounced on an application by SAS Cargo, which transports eggs and hatcheries by rail

Growth rate of agricultural emissions picking up since 2015, shows data

Share of agriculture in India's emissions may be falling, but it still accounts for a fifth of the total

Tribunal sets aside I-T order denying charitable entity status to BCCI

Rejects tax authorities' argument that IPL is a money-making exercise disguised as cricket promotion

Centre allows addl Rs16,691 cr borrowing for 7 states on meeting capex goal

FM to meet state CMs on Monday to push investment-led growth

IIP growth slows down to 3.1% in September as base effect fades away

The 3.1 per cent YoY growth was driven by a jump in mining and manufacturing activity

Dip in provisions helps PSB profits jump 94% to Rs 17,312 crore in Q2

The second quarter marked a gradual improvement after experiencing a setback from the pandemic in the April-June period.

Retail inflation rises to 4.48% in Oct, reverses 4-month downward trend

4-month downward trend reversed; core inflation rises to 5.8%, substantiates FinMin fears

US allows automatic job authorisation for spouses of H1-B visa holders

This may be applicable to L2 visa holders as well

Laminate industry approaches NITI Aayog, DPIIT for inclusion in PLI scheme

Providing benefits to the laminate sector will not only cement its position in the world market, but also expand its horizon to newer shores

Oct retail inflation rises marginally to 4.48%; Sept IIP slows to 3.1%

This marks the fourth consecutive month inflation has been within the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band of 2%-6%

Exports, FDI numbers indicate Indian economy is back in action: Goyal

He said that merchandise exports during April-October this fiscal stood at USD 232 billion and total FDI during the first four months of this fiscal rose by 62 per cent

Top headlines: Oct retail inflation up marginally; Hindalco Q2 net surges

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We have become a less cash economy: Chidambaram's dig at Centre

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday attacked the Modi government over demonetisation and raised questions over its goals, pointing to the 'rise' in cash in circulation.

IIP growth slips to 3.1% in September on waning low base effect

Industrial production growth slips to 3.1 per cent in September, mainly due to the waning low base effect while mining and manufacturing sectors performed well