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Centre asks states to increase testing, vaccination amid recent Covid surge
Reviews Covid-19 situation in nine states where test positivity rates have been rising
 "Centre asks states to increase testing, vaccination amid recent Covid surge")
Eight months after rolling back farm laws, Centre sets up MSP panel
Representatives of agriculture universities and institutions have also been included in the panel. Joint secretary (crops) in the Ministry of Agriculture will be the member secretary in the panel
 "Eight months after rolling back farm laws, Centre sets up MSP panel")
Indian model of SDG localisation relevant: NITI Aayog V-C Suman Bery
'We do not have the luxury of time to develop solutions from scratch and perhaps the Indian model of SDG localisation is relevant'
 "Indian model of SDG localisation relevant: NITI Aayog V-C Suman Bery")
CVC withdraws guidelines on public procurement as Centre issues new manual
The move is aimed at having a single authoritative source of reference as procurement executives had complained of problems over the presence of guidelines by multiple organisations in this regard
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Indian gig economy to have 23.5 mn workers by 2029-30: Niti Aayog report
Think-tank recommends social security for gig workers
 "Indian gig economy to have 23.5 mn workers by 2029-30: Niti Aayog report")
Another PLI scheme for textile sector to be announced soon: Piyush Goyal
There is no need to extend waiver on import duty of cotton after September, says minister.
 "Another PLI scheme for textile sector to be announced soon: Piyush Goyal")
India should seek deeper integration into EU supply chains: NITI's Bery
"Assuming a successful conclusion to the trade negotiations, India should seek deeper integration into European supply chains, presenting itself as an alternative to China," he said.
 "India should seek deeper integration into EU supply chains: NITI's Bery")
Govt to monetise assets worth Rs 75,200 cr in coal mining sector in FY23
According to the National Monetisation Pipeline, 160 coal mining assets with an estimated worth of Rs 28,747 crore have been identified for monetisation during FY22-25.
 "Govt to monetise assets worth Rs 75,200 cr in coal mining sector in FY23")
FinMin's annual Delhi Economics Conclave to be revived under new name
For its latest iteration, the economics division of the Finance Ministry has tied up with think-tank Institute of Economic Growth (IEG).
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Delhi water crisis: Govt urges Haryana to release more water in Yamuna
The capital city is among 21 cities of India which have probably exhausted the ground water resources
 "Delhi water crisis: Govt urges Haryana to release more water in Yamuna")
Top headlines: RIL profits surge, L&T Infotech-Mindtree merger, and more
Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Saturday
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CSR report shows truth about Covid deaths, says NITI Aayog member VK Paul
The NITI Aayog member denied the claims made by some international media reports that Covid-19 deaths are eight times more than that is being reported in India
 "CSR report shows truth about Covid deaths, says NITI Aayog member VK Paul")
MP govt to give Rs 900 per month to farmers rearing indigenous cows
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also informed that the MP government is going to start special activities to promote natural farming in 100 villages each across 52 districts of the state
 "MP govt to give Rs 900 per month to farmers rearing indigenous cows")
India to meet half of its energy needs from renewable by 2030: NITI member
He was addressing the Norway-India Business Summit 2022 organized by CII in association with the Embassy of Norway
 "India to meet half of its energy needs from renewable by 2030: NITI member")
Natural farming need of the hour, says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
Addressing the 'National Workshop on Innovative Agriculture' organised by NITI Aayog, Kant further said India is now an exporter of wheat and rice
 "Natural farming need of the hour, says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant")
Does draft battery-swapping policy address all concerns of the industry?
Amid e-scooters erupting in flames, the govt has come out with a draft on battery-swapping policy with a host of incentives. Will swapping address the safety concerns facing the electric two-wheelers?
 "Does draft battery-swapping policy address all concerns of the industry?")
Top headlines: LIC valuation, Ola to recall units, and more
Read out the top news headlines and other important topics for the day and related information in the section below.
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As NITI vice-chairperson, Suman Bery will now be expected to guide policy
Bery will replace incumbent Rajiv Kumar as Niti Aayog vice-chairperson from the next month
Top Headlines: Omicron sub-variant akin to Delta, EVs could cut forex outgo
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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Oil & gas assets: Centre eyes innovative ways for asset monetisation
The centre is exploring innovative ways to monetise assets in oil and gas as well as other sectors in the ongoing fiscal year
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