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Just 3,000 nods: Trai's whitelisting deadline may be pushed by 30 days

At present, the telcos get the headers and the templates from the businesses. However, now they will also require the content to be submitted

Central govt's H2 borrowing plan in line with bond market expectations

The gross market borrowing will be conducted through 21 weekly auctions across securities with maturities of 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30, 40, and 50 years

Govt raises minimum wage rates for workers up to Rs 1,035 per day

This adjustment is aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living, a labour ministry statement said

UP can play significant role in driving India's 'Mission 2047': World Bank

Raiser during his interactions which Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and chief secretary Manoj Singh held discussions on how the World Bank could help UP become a $1 trillion economy

UP MSMEs call for conversion of leasehold land to freehold parcels

Industry leaders say it will give boost to 'Ease of Doing Manufacturing' and 'Make in UP' programmes

GSTN clarifies on notice validity, orders without digi signature of taxmen

The GSTN said it is to be mentioned that such documents are generated on the common portal from the login of the officer, who logs in using digital signature

Govt will launch skill voucher system very soon, says top official

He also mentioned ongoing work on apprenticeship-embedded degree programmes, which will give industry a defined role alongside academia and students

Indo-American Chamber of Greater Houston celebrates 25 years of impact

Consul General D C Manjunath, the gala's chief guest, praised the Chamber's advocacy in bilateral trade

DPIIT proposes to appoint agencies for ascertaining cost of regulation

The department is undertaking an exercise to assess the cost of regulations in states with a view to further improving the ease of doing business

Headroom to slash petrol, diesel prices by Rs 2-3 per litre: Icra

Icra said the marketing margins on retail sales of auto fuels for the Indian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have improved

GoM on GST on health, life insurance premium to meet on October 19

The panel includes ministers from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana

Centre starts talks for retaliatory measures against EU steel tariff

Trade bloc to continue with tariff imposed on Indian steel since 2018

10 yrs of 'Make in India': Govt eyes $100 bn FDI inflows annually

The initiative was launched a decade ago, with an aim to boost manufacturing, attract foreign investment, enhance infrastructure, and promote indigenous production

Economists bullish on India, cautious optimism for global recovery: Survey

A growing concern is a potential fiscal squeeze, where rising debt-servicing costs limit governments to invest in essential sectors such as infrastructure, education and healthcare

Consensus eludes GoM on GST rate rationalisation, over 100 items discussed

The outcome of the rate rationalisation discussions will be crucial in shaping the agenda for the upcoming 55th GST Council meeting, expected in November

Asian Development Bank projects faster GDP growth for India in coming qtrs

OECD, ADB peg FY25 growth at 6.7% and 7% respectively

Online home searches rise again as festive season kicks in: Report

The reading on the Indian Residential Index for Online Search by proptech platform Housing.com touched 99 in August, the highest since December 2023 when it was 105

PM Modi to launch Rs 22,600 cr projects; 3 supercomputers, metros: Details

On Thursday, PM Modi will dedicate multiple projects including the expansion of the Pune metro rail network, three supercomputers as well as energy sector projects

FM asks AIIB to assist low-income countries to avail financial resources

Sitharaman also met Qatar Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari and discussed bilateral trade, investments, digital public infrastructure and bilateral investment treaty (BIT) among others

India pips Japan, ranks 3rd on Asia Power Index of Australia think tank

Index has cited economic growth, future potential and diplomatic influence as key factors for India's rise, it has also pointed out that India's clout remains below potential promised by its resources