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Govt plans to roll out PLI scheme to encourage container manufacturing
Currently, India does not have a robust container manufacturing market, and a large portion of its containers come from China
 "Govt plans to roll out PLI scheme to encourage container manufacturing")
With new Parliament building to welcome MPs soon, here's what will change
In the new Parliament House, with a soft launch this winter session (the full functionality will happen in January in the budget session), papers are supposed to disappear among other things
 "With new Parliament building to welcome MPs soon, here's what will change")
'Greening' of coal: A peek into India's evolving stance towards emission
The war in Ukraine has forced India to review its plans to scale back the fuel in the overall energy mix
 "'Greening' of coal: A peek into India's evolving stance towards emission")
Revised combination assessment timelines under competition law soon: MCA
The revised timelines proposed in the competition law will help in making assessment of combinations time-bound and provide certainty to businesses, according to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
 "Revised combination assessment timelines under competition law soon: MCA")
Govt terminates anti-dumping probe against China, Thailand and Vietnam
The commerce ministry has terminated an anti-dumping probe into import of solar cells from China, Thailand and Vietnam following a request by the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA)
 "Govt terminates anti-dumping probe against China, Thailand and Vietnam")
India's dependence on coal increases despite its green energy push
FM Sitharaman even said that India's plan to shift to renewable energy has received a jolt and therefore ways to reduce coal dependency and return to eco-friendly energy resources, need to be devised
 "India's dependence on coal increases despite its green energy push")
Indian govt lays out action plan to promote millet export starting Dec 2022
For exports of Indian millets, the Indian government has planned to facilitate participation of exporters, farmers and traders in 16 international trade expos and Buyer Seller Meets (BSMs).
 "Indian govt lays out action plan to promote millet export starting Dec 2022")
Govt bats for GM mustard in SC: To make India self-sufficient in edible oil
The government said the present rate of edible oil consumption in India surpasses the domestic production rate and at present, India meets nearly 55-60% of its edible oil demand through imports
 "Govt bats for GM mustard in SC: To make India self-sufficient in edible oil")
Centre spent Rs 10 trn to provide affordable fertilisers to farmers: Modi
The Prime Minister said five big fertiliser plants in the country that were lying closed for years are being restarted towards achieving 'atmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in urea
 "Centre spent Rs 10 trn to provide affordable fertilisers to farmers: Modi")
Centre approved Rs 2 trn for development projects in Maharashtra: CM
He dismissed allegations that the state lost out the race to bag another project
 "Centre approved Rs 2 trn for development projects in Maharashtra: CM")
Jaishankar meets counterparts from Canada, Indonesia, Singapore in Cambodia
The meeting came days after India reiterated its concern over the anti-India activities by Khalistan groups and individuals based there
 "Jaishankar meets counterparts from Canada, Indonesia, Singapore in Cambodia")
Janet Yellen's visit reflects profoundness of US-India relationship: USISPF
Yellen spoke at the US-India Businesses and Investment Opportunities event in New Delhi on Friday
 "Janet Yellen's visit reflects profoundness of US-India relationship: USISPF")
India contributes additional $5 mn to ASEAN-India science and tech fund
Talking to reporters, Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said that both India and ASEAN vowed to advance maritime cooperation, including in maritime security
 "India contributes additional $5 mn to ASEAN-India science and tech fund")
India-US bilateral trade may reach $500-600 billion by 2030: Piyush Goyal
On whether India will join the trade pillar of 14-member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), Goyal said it would depend on what India will get in return
 "India-US bilateral trade may reach $500-600 billion by 2030: Piyush Goyal")
Expect next inflation print to be below 7%, says RBI Governor Das
May see earlier end to global inflation if supply chains are restored, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said Saturday
 "Expect next inflation print to be below 7%, says RBI Governor Das")
United Kingdom, India need each other now more than ever: Boris Johnson
The former British prime minister pointed out that even without a free trade agreement, the two countries have seen bilateral trade go up by 28 per cent
 "United Kingdom, India need each other now more than ever: Boris Johnson")
India likely to remain fastest growing major economy: RBI Governor Das
The growth numbers are looking good in he current context, he noted
 "India likely to remain fastest growing major economy: RBI Governor Das")
Upcoming decade is going to be a 'Techade', says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Digital skeletal networks which are available in India are not available elsewhere, Sitharaman said
 "Upcoming decade is going to be a 'Techade', says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
ASEAN-India summit: EAM S Jaishanakr meets his Ukrainian counterpart
It was Jaishankar's first visit to Moscow after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February
 "ASEAN-India summit: EAM S Jaishanakr meets his Ukrainian counterpart")
Govt mulling to double retail component in NHAI InVIT bonds: Gadkari
"We have reserved 25 per cent of InVIT bond for retail investors. Now we are planning to increase this limit to 50 per cent," Gadkari said
 "Govt mulling to double retail component in NHAI InVIT bonds: Gadkari")