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Google adds shoppable ads on CTV, mastheads on mobile for YouTube in India

Google introduces shoppable CTV ads and mobile mastheads on YouTube in India, enabling QR code interaction and new shopping features for users during key moments and product launches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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