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Air pollution woes: Delhi hospitals see 50% jump in OPD visits, admissions

Jump in numbers comes as north Indian cities record AQI in excess of 350, Mumbai crosses 120

Explained: Why crude oil companies are walking back from green energy

Investors are rewarding oil giants that did not embrace wind and solar

Industrial corridors helping India become global manufacturing giant: DPIIT

The establishment of these corridors has been a critical step toward transforming India's industrial landscape, the DPIIT said

India to be among top 10 global ship manufacturers by 2030: Sonowal

Addressing 'Sagarmanthan - The Great Oceans Dialogue', Sonowal further said the global South will determine the shape of ocean trade in the 21st Century

CCPA to bring out guidelines for diamond sector in consumer interest

Industry consensus at the meeting emphasised the need for ethical marketing practices and consistent terminology to enhance consumer protection

No inherent conflict between competition, data protection laws, says CCI

The regulator has said a broader view of the concept of user data is crucial in analysing data-related competition concerns in digital markets

Delhi's traders face 20% loss as pollution, curbs deter consumers: Cait

Cait Secretary General Khandelwal urges govt to involve trade associations in policy-making, adopt electric trucks for logistics, and offer financial support to businesses

4.8 mn weddings boost business for jewellery, apparel, auto, and hotels

This season has created a ripple effect, turning what might have been a sluggish year for many businesses into one of strong recovery

Russia's seaborne crude oil exports fall to lowest since September

Four-week average flows slipped by about 150,000 barrels a day in the period to Nov. 17, driven lower by the biggest drop in weekly exports since early July

Hyderabad shines as fastest-growing city driven by real estate growth

Bengaluru tops in terms of socioeconomic performance; Delhi NCR leads in physical infra

India's electronics sector threatened by 10 million skill shortage: Report

The electronics value chain is advancing rapidly, but bridging skill gaps is crucial to unlocking its full potential, a report has stated

CCPA to bring regulatory framework for diamond sector to protect consumers

The CCPA has organised a stakeholder consultation on consumer protection in the diamond sector to deliberate on the use of appropriate terminology for diamonds

Steelmakers urge govt to impose temporary tax to check cheap imports

India, the world's second-biggest crude steel producer, became a net importer of the alloy in the fiscal year to March 31, 2024 and the trend has continued since, with imports rising steadily

Uttar Pradesh govt seeks private investment in EV infra, green mobility

While UP will provide government land for the outlets, the private partner will make the investment

India's renewable energy capacity to touch 250 GW mark by March 2026: Icra

The capacity addition will be driven by the large project pipeline of over 80 GW, following the significant improvement in tendering activity in FY2024

Industry needs to drive in more EVs to enhance adoption: Advisor to PM

He noted that the government is working towards enhancing charging infrastructure

Govt working to address issues related to steel imports: Kumaraswamy

Domestic steel players have been consistently raising their concerns over rising cheap steel imports

Deepfakes to social media: Online shopping scams spike this festive season

McAfee's Global Festive Shopping Survey found a rise in online shopping scams led by the creation of fraudulent websites, fake discounts, and the use of deepfakes

Smog disrupts supply chains, output for 3.4 million MSMEs in north India

Air pollution: Industry bodies say prolonged smog exposure is affecting workers' health, leading to reduced productivity and extended production delays

India asks developed nations to remove barriers to technology transfer

The appeal came during a high-level ministerial roundtable on pre-2030 ambition at the UN climate talks in Baku