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Panel okays land transfer of BSNL, MTNL, ITI to govt bodies without auction
This process needs to be completed within 90 days from the notification of the asset on the asset monetisation website
 "Panel okays land transfer of BSNL, MTNL, ITI to govt bodies without auction")
India's new copper cathode rule risks supply shortages, says trade body
The quality control curbs have led to a decline in imports, the Bombay Metal Exchange (BME) said - a claim rejected by the government
 "India's new copper cathode rule risks supply shortages, says trade body")
Rajasthan industry body urges govt to set up chemical hub in state
Five chemical hubs are currently being established in India - Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Dahej (Gujarat), Paradip (Odisha) and two places in Tamil Nadu
 "Rajasthan industry body urges govt to set up chemical hub in state")
Uttar Pradesh govt logs fresh excise proposals worth ₹4,000 crore
The investment proposals were received at the recent 'UP Excise Investors' Summit' in Lucknow, which was organised to promote investments in the alcohol value chain
 "Uttar Pradesh govt logs fresh excise proposals worth ₹4,000 crore")
Luxury rehab centres on the rise as affluent Indians seek mental care
High-end rehab centres offering private villas, gourmet meals and holistic therapy are gaining popularity in India as wealthy patients choose discretion and personalised treatment
 "Luxury rehab centres on the rise as affluent Indians seek mental care")
Housing sales in MMR, Pune dip 30% to 42,000 units in June: PropTiger
The combined housing sales in MMR and Pune, the two important property markets in Maharashtra, stood at 60,191 units in the year-ago period
 "Housing sales in MMR, Pune dip 30% to 42,000 units in June: PropTiger")
Big picture behind small climb in rail fares: Easing strain, minimal impact
Railways increased fares slightly after five years, easing financial strain while keeping passenger impact low; experts call it necessary
 "Big picture behind small climb in rail fares: Easing strain, minimal impact")
India's biggest bet on securing bids from foreign drillers in crucial move
An official said main problem for India's petroleum sector, considering its lucrative geology less than that of countries in Africa and South America, was frequent changes in tax & incentive policies
 "India's biggest bet on securing bids from foreign drillers in crucial move")
CCI revises probe order against Asian Paints, removes previous findings
The Competition Commission of India revises its probe order against Asian Paints, removing references to previous findings of dominance, amid a complaint by Grasim Industries
 "CCI revises probe order against Asian Paints, removes previous findings")
Isro to industry: Tech transfers fueling private sector's orbital lift-off
Isro's tech expertise has found wider uses. Now, IN-SPACe is driving deeper tech transfers to power the private sector's orbital lift-off
 "Isro to industry: Tech transfers fueling private sector's orbital lift-off")
74,000 rail coaches to be equipped with CCTV cameras: Indian Railways
Indian Railways will install CCTV cameras in all 74,000 coaches and 15,000 locomotives, with a focus on improving passenger safety and reducing incidents of crime
 "74,000 rail coaches to be equipped with CCTV cameras: Indian Railways")
Minister Sonowal to inaugurate Bimstec ports conclave in Vizag on July 14
The two-day event, to be held until July 15, aims to enhance regional maritime cooperation under the BIMSTEC framework, said an official press release
 "Minister Sonowal to inaugurate Bimstec ports conclave in Vizag on July 14")
Electronics, pharma sectors corner 70% of PLI disbursements in FY25
The scheme was introduced in 2021 to support domestic manufacturing across 14 sectors with an outlay of Rs 1.97 trillion
 "Electronics, pharma sectors corner 70% of PLI disbursements in FY25")
FM Sitharaman lauds Meghalaya's inclusive growth, women's empowerment
Reflecting on her visit to the aspirational district of Ri-Bhoi and her engagements in Shillong, she highlighted how Meghalaya's development journey reflects the spirit of PM's vision of Viksit Bharat
 "FM Sitharaman lauds Meghalaya's inclusive growth, women's empowerment")
Govt to boost rare earth magnet output via PLI scheme, private sector push
The Centre has initiated PLI schemes, which offer financial incentives tied directly to measurable outcomes and have been designed to boost domestic manufacturing
 "Govt to boost rare earth magnet output via PLI scheme, private sector push")
Urban consumers ditch labels, rural shoppers stick to big FMCG brands
Urban India is embracing unbranded and digital-first products, while rural consumers continue to prefer trusted FMCG brands as companies tweak strategies to serve both markets
 "Urban consumers ditch labels, rural shoppers stick to big FMCG brands")
India eases sulphur norms for coal plants, reversing decade-old mandate
The mandate to install FGD for another 11% of the plants near populated cities would be taken on a case-to-case basis
 "India eases sulphur norms for coal plants, reversing decade-old mandate")
PM Modi highlights job creation through welfare, manufacturing push
Speaking of his recent five-nation tour, he said the whole world now recognises the strength of India's demography and democracy
 "PM Modi highlights job creation through welfare, manufacturing push")
Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto rate users and delivery workers: Here's how it works
India's quick-commerce industry expected to grow threefold between 2024 and 2027, touching an estimated ₹1.5 trillion-₹1.7 trillion
 "Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto rate users and delivery workers: Here's how it works")
Indian real estate set to gain as investment shifts amid UAE visa changes
Capital from entry-level UAE realty market may be redirected to Tier 1 & 2 Indian cities
 "Indian real estate set to gain as investment shifts amid UAE visa changes")