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Govt begins inviting applications under PLI scheme for speciality steel

March 29, 2022, has been fixed as the last date to submit the applications

India stops import of 2,851 components used in defence platforms

The defence ministry on Wednesday notified a positive indigenisation list of sub-systems, assemblies, sub-assemblies and components to achieve self-reliance in defence

Centre should start NEET-PG counselling: Kejriwal writes to PM

Several resident doctors across the country continue their protest against the delay in NEET-PG counselling and warned to withdraw "all healthcare services" from Wednesday

Centre withdraws security cover of former Bengal minister Rajib Banerjee

Recently, he rejoined TMC and asked the Centre to withdraw his security cover

Centre to train at least one 'Oxygen Steward' in each district nationwide

The initiative aims to empower all healthcare workers engaged in Oxygen management and administration with the essential knowledge and skills

Govt jittery ahead of UP polls: MP Jaya Bachchan on IT raids on SP leaders

Bachchan scoffed at the government's claim that the central agencies work independently, saying if "we are illiterate, uneducated" to believe it

Govt introduces bill in LS to amend laws governing CAs, company secretaries

FM Sitharaman, who moved the bill, said that on account of changes in the country's economic and corporate environment, it has become necessary to amend the Acts

CAIT urges Centre to ban 'Chinese' firm Shopee for FDI violations

The traders' body also alleged Shopee of being adopting "predatory pricing tactics", thereby distorting competition in the market

Govt may push more reforms in mining sector 'very shortly': Joshi

Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said the government might come out with some more reforms in the mining sector "very shortly".

Time to act now before farming issues become severe, says PM Modi

All state governments should come forward to make natural farming a mass movement, says PM at national conclave on natural farming

Amendment in mineral auction rules will encourage more participation: Govt

The amendment rules have been framed after extensive consultations with the states, industry associations, miners, other stakeholders and general public

Industry players hail thrust on chip, display manufacturing in India

India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo said this is a profound decision

Govt running away from voting on motion over suspension issue: Chidambaram

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday witnessed disruption over the suspension issue

Farmer agitation: Centre issues 'formal letter' agreeing farmers' demands

Farmer leaders said they will again meet on January 15 to see if the government has fulfilled their demands

Consensus on govt's new proposal, meeting tomorrow on protest's future: SKM

The SKM is spearheading the farmers' movement

Over 9,800 teaching posts vacant in central universities, IITs: Govt

Over 18,500 non-teaching posts are vacant

India is said to consider capital markets regulator for cryptos: Report

Govt is also likely to give crypto holders a deadline to declare assets, say sources

Top headlines: New rules for international arrivals; Spinny latest unicorn

Business Standard brings you the top stories on Tuesday

Here's why govt may link price of coking coal to imported dry fuel

About 50 million tonnes (MT) coking coal is imported by the country on an annual basis and the value of coking coal imported in 2020-21 was Rs 45,435 crore

144 central infra projects had delays in FY22; cost overrun at Rs 14,960 cr

Statistics Minister Rao Inderjit Singh informed Parliament