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As Delhi chokes, Punjab govt to convert rice husk into bio-jet fuel

The technology to extract bio-jet fuel from rice husk is being provided by US giant, Honeywell

Finance ministry seeks Rs 27,380 cr from RBI's risks, reserves fund

The ministry has requested the RBI to provide an interim surplus for the current fiscal on the analogy of the previous financial year

In the danger zone: Why regulating drones is a policy challenge for India

The problem is how do we legalise the huge number of drones and ensure the government knows where they are located and what their flight plans are so that it can have control, says an expert

Explained: What has changed for India's women between 2005 and 2015?

From just around 15 per cent women having a bank account in 2005-06, this number has grown dramatically to 53 per cent in 2015-16

BJP, Congress lock horns over CAG Rajiv Mehrishi's role in Rafale deal

The CAG is likely to submit its report on Rafale deal on Monday, after which it would be tabled in Parliament

Explained: Why offshore rupee market is gaining importance for RBI

The NDF market operates in major financial centres such as Dubai, London, and Singapore

Higher Q3 manufacturing production likely to boost hiring: Ficci

The latest quarterly survey on manufacturing portrays a better outlook for the sector in Q3

Statsguru: RBI cuts inflation forecast, repo rate by 25 bps to 6.25%

RBI now expects inflation at 2.8 per cent in Q4FY19 and 3.2-3.4 per cent in H1FY20

3rd round of oil, gas auction under OALP launched; 23 blocks up for bidding

It is expected that OALP round-III would generate immediate exploration work commitment of around $600-700 mn

Hydrocarbon demand here to stay, believe energy firms, policymakers

MM Kutty, secretary for petroleum & natural gas, expects hydrocarbon, motor spirit and gas will play an important role, even with the growth of the EV market

India to seek WTO nod for BIS-certified liquefied petroleum gas stoves

The move is likely to deal a huge blow to over 200 small players and importers, who run their business through e-commerce platforms and local shops

Piyush Goyal asks SPMCIL to tap full potential, expand export footprint

SPMCIL, which earned a profit of Rs 630 crore last fiscal, is engaged in the production of currency and bank notes, Security Paper, postal stamps, security inks, and commemorative coins

'Storm' might strike global economy, warns IMF as growth slows down

Christine Lagarde cites what she called 'four clouds' as the main factors undermining the global economy and warned that a "storm" might strike.

Manufacturing to see improved hiring, production outlook in Q3: Ficci

Responses have been drawn from over 300 manufacturing units from both large and SME segments with a combined annual turnover of over 2.2 trillion

Rs 2.50-trn thermal power projects stressed, need urgent remedy: Report

The report added that there is no universal solution for these ailing power assets and a mixed multi-pronged strategy needs to be adopted instead of a straight-jacketed approach

Govt incentives for unviable areas to unlock ONGC, OIL natural gas output

In the absence of a viable gas price, ONGC and OIL will have to mothball $3 bn worth of projects

Govt considering to allow 'mobile shops' for street vendors: Ministry

The idea was floated at a recent 'National Workshop on Street Vendors' organised by The idea was floated at a recent 'National Workshop on Street Vendors' organised by the ministry

Govt refuses to share how decision on general category quota was taken

Cites clause of RTI Act that bars disclosure of records of Cabinet papers and discussions by ministers

PM Modi has provided a stable environment for entrepreneurs: Guy Sorman

Acclaimed French economist Guy Sorman added the govt's policies were behind positive results for the financial markets, increase in investment and high GDP growth

Amid slow domestic sales, two-wheeler exports rise 19.5% in Apr-Jan: SIAM

Recovery in markets such as Africa and Latin America has helped two-wheeler manufacturers crank up their exports from India, industry observers said