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Run-up to COP26: Emissions to rise as focus shifts to recovery, says IEA

Says India's Gati Shakti plan could spur clean energy investment; no other country has any new spending plans

Morgan Stanley downgrades Indian markets, advises partial sell-off

Is the latest global brokerage to either downgrade India or recommend higher allocation to other Asian markets

HC notice to Centre on petition challenging faceless income tax assessment

The court restrained the tax department from recovering additional demand and posted the matter to November 11

GST shortfall: Centre releases Rs 1.6 trillion to states this fiscal year

This release of funds as back-to-back loans is in addition to the bi-monthly GST compensation being given out of cess collection.

Railway ministry asks IRCTC to share 50% of revenue from convenience fee

Sharing started in 2014 in the ratio of 80:20 between IRCTC and the Indian Railways

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Big opportunity for healthtech startups

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission could truly democratise healthcare access in India. It could also be a major boon for India's healthtech startups. Let's understand the scope of this opportunity

India Inc ready to take on greater risks as demand grows

With Covid seemingly under control, does India Inc have reasons to be confident again? And, is the demand revival broad-based enough to justify positive business sentiment? Let's find out

SC denies Rs 923-crore refund to Bharti Airtel, quashes HC order

The telecom operator claimed that it had paid an excess GST for July-September, 2017 and wanted to rectify its relevant returns for that period to get the refund

CIL stepped up coal supply to meet increased demand of power sector: Joshi

Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said state-owned CIL has stepped up fuel supply to meet the increased demand of the power sector and arrest shortages at thermal power plants

Govt fast-tracks planning, approval process for power transmission projects

Also decides to dissolve and modify working of regional power committees

Paytm pegs IPO at $20 bn valuation, CEO says 'life to become QSQT'

"Our life is going to become QSQT now or quarter se quarter tak (from one quarter to next)," says Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

Spotify overtakes Apple as top United States podcast platform: Report

Spotify has reportedly surpassed tech giant Apple to become the top podcast provider in the US

Acko raises $255 mn at unicorn valuation from General Atlantic, CPPIB

Total funds raised by the digital insurer now stand at $450 million

India September crude imports hit 5-mth high as business activity picks up

"Indian refiners see crude demand roaring back as driving picks up and on expectations for a strong return of international travel in November.

What is COP26 and why does it matter? A guide to Glasgow climate talks 2021

COP26's aim is to curb emissions, keep the goal of 1.5 degrees of global warming within reach, sort out rules for a carbon market and raise billions in climate finance. Here's your roadmap to COP26

COP aims to end coal, but the world is still addicted to 'dirtiest fuel'

The burning of coal represents the biggest single obstacle to meeting the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5C

Global air carriers getting ready to fly into an uncertain future

Emirates, the biggest carrier by international traffic, is planning to hire 6,000 people over the coming six months

Central bank moves, supply shocks among risks to world economy: Poll

Central banks reducing emergency stimulus and further supply chain disruption are among the top risks next year

Petrol crosses Rs 120/litre in MP's border district; diesel nears Rs 110

Border districts of Madhya Pradesh are bearing the brunt of the hike in fuel prices, with the cost of petrol in Anuppur crossing Rs 120 per litre and diesel nearing Rs 110 per litre on Wednesday.

DGCA to hold 'on demand' licence exams for pilots and engineers

Currently, the civil aviation regulator conducts examinations four times a year and issues licences to successful candidates