Land reforms needed to make India a mfg hub: Industry body
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India must adopt a comprehensive and forward-looking competitiveness agenda, and undertake factor market reforms such as land reforms, to help realise the goal of emerging as a global manufacturing and investment hub.“India has made remarkable progress in several areas of reform, but land remains a domain where foundational changes are overdue in terms of access, cost, and
Trump Tariffs: Centre to brief Parliamentary panel about potential impact and action taken
[ad_1] The central government is set to brief the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday about developments in the country’s foreign policy, covering aspects such as the potential impact and the steps undertaken to counter the recent changes in US trade policy as well as US-India trade negotiations. The briefing is scheduled to start at 4 pm. The
Countries must make policies to mitigate crisis from tariff wars: Nigerian farm scientist Ademola Adenle
[ad_1] Nigerian scientist Prof. Ademola A. Adenle, first M.S. Swaminathan annual award for food and peace winner, poses for a photograph in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Eminent agriculture scientist and policymaker based in Nigeria, Ademola Adenle, who won the first M.S. Swaminathan Annual Award for Food and Peace last week, told The Hindu in an interview
RBI proposes standardised claim settlement for deceased customers; 15-day deadline, penalties for delay
[ad_1] The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed standardised forms and a uniform process for settling claims on bank accounts, safe deposit lockers and articles kept in safe custody of deceased customers, with a 15-day settlement deadline and compensation to nominees or legal heirs for delays.The central bank has issued the Draft Circular – Reserve Bank of India (Settlement
Karnataka had to bear nearly 90% of metro costs despite Centre’s 50:50 share agreement, says CM Siddaramaiah
[ad_1] Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday hailed the inauguration of Bengaluru’s Yellow Line Metro and Phase-3 works as a milestone in the city’s fight against traffic congestion, while reminding that the project was a joint effort where the State bore the lion’s share of costs. With daily metro ridership expected to rise to 12.5 lakh following the Yellow Line
Raghu D’s Kaiteki Innovation shows the way in personal hygiene solutions for the disabled
[ad_1] (Extreme right) Raghu D, Founder-CEO of Kaiteki Innovations Private Ltd, with the assistive tech solution People with special needs, including the disabled and elderly patients, often find it difficult while attending conferences or taking long flights. They would end up not having food fearing the need to access toilets, which are inadequately designed for their needs. Raghu D, who did
Tamil Nadu among States that saw a dip in capex in Q1, FY2026
[ad_1] Capital expenditure (capex) goes towards creation of fixed assets, such as roads and bridges, irrigation structures, schools, hospitals, along with investments made in Public Sector Undertakings. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Tamil Nadu is among the States which saw a decline in capital expenditure in the first quarter of 2025-2026. Capital expenditure (capex) goes towards creation of fixed assets, such
Uttarakhand Weather Update: IMD issues orange, yellow alerts for several districts till August 14
[ad_1] The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms between August 10 and August 14. According to the weather department, heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Bageshwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat districts of
AI is creating new billionaires at a record pace
[ad_1] Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI (L) and Dario Amodei, Getty Images | CNBC A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Artificial intelligence startups have minted dozens of new billionaires this year, adding
ICICI Bank reports lowest attrition rate among private peers in last 3 fiscal years
[ad_1] ICICI Bank. | Photo Credit: Reuters ICICI Bank has reported the lowest employee attrition rate among large private sector lenders in the last three financial years, reflecting higher stickiness due to competitive remuneration and a better working environment. During the last three financial years, the industry has also witnessed a sustained decline on a year-on-year basis. The employee attrition
Market valuation: Mcap of six of top 10 firms tumbles by Rs 1.36 lakh crore; Reliance takes biggest hit
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Six of the country’s 10 most valued companies saw a combined erosion of Rs 1,36,151.24 crore in market capitalisation last week, dragged down by weak sentiment in equity markets, with Reliance Industries suffering the steepest loss. The BSE Sensex fell for the sixth straight week, shedding 742.12 points or 0.92 per cent, while the NSE Nifty declined
Yamuna river recedes in Delhi, but flood concerns persist across northern India
[ad_1] The Yamuna River in the national capital was flowing below the danger mark on Sunday morning. The information from Loha Pul showed that the river is flowing below the 204.20-metre mark. Persistent downpours have pushed river levels close to or beyond danger marks. Earlier, the water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi rose to 204.79 metres at 7 a.m. on Thursday,
India is certainly crucial in IMEC project: Italy’s envoy Francesco Talo’
[ad_1] India is “certainly crucial” in the transnational IMEC project because it’s a huge market and producer, as also the initiative is about trade of goods, energy and data connectivity, and New Delhi is a “protagonist in all three sectors,” a top Italian diplomat has said. Billed as a pathbreaking initiative, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) envisages a vast
Will India cave in to U.S. pressure on Russian oil? | Explained
[ad_1] The story so far: On August 6, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a whopping 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods for India’s import of Russian oil. This was on top of the 25% reciprocal tariffs announced on July 31 after Indian and U.S. negotiators failed to reach a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Also Read | ‘Not until we get
India endorses upcoming Putin-Trump Ukraine talks, reaffirms Modi’s ‘not an era of war’ message
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin | Photo Credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE India on Saturday welcomed next week’s summit talks between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war, and reaffirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s consistent position that it is not an “era of war”. India’s reaction came hours after Trump
10% dip in TV ad volumes in H1 2025 on recalibration of spending by advertisers
[ad_1] Watching tv and using remote control | Photo Credit: gpetric Commercial breaks on television have been fewer with television ad volumes dipping 10 per cent in the first half of Calendar 2025 over the same period last year. FMCG players dominated ad volumes during this period. “Television ad volumes (indexed ad volumes per channel) during January-June witnessed a modest
NIAB sets up India’s first animal stem cell biobank, lab in Hyderabad
[ad_1] Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology | Photo Credit: ANI India’s first-of-its-kind state-of-the-art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Animal Stem Cell Laboratory opened at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad. Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh formally inaugurated the laboratory here on Saturday. The cutting-edge facility of Animal BioBank, spread over 9,300
With new airport terminal, Maldives eyes more visitors
[ad_1] The swanky, new terminal includes 47 check-in counters, six self-service kiosks, 20 departure immigration counters, six boarding gates, and 12 aerobridges, and aims to serve 7.5 million passengers annually, or over thrice its current capacity | Photo Credit: abeedh “A pillar of economic independence” — that is what Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu called the new terminal at the Velana
PM Modi to visit Karnataka tomorrow, flag off 3 Vande Bharat Express trains from Bengaluru
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Karnataka on Sunday, where he will launch multiple metro projects in Bengaluru and flag off three Vande Bharat express trains from the IT city. The Vande Bharat Express, being 11th in the Southern state, fulfils the long-pending demand for premium train service between Bengaluru and Belagavi and is set to
Real estate startup Runwise is taking on record heat this summer
[ad_1] Runwise co-founders (L-R) Jeff Carleton, Lee Hoffman and Mike Cook. Courtesy of Runwise A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive
Restaurants like Starbucks, Smoothie King seek to join protein trend
[ad_1] Starbucks Protein Drink Courtesy: Starbucks Restaurant chains are joining in on the protein frenzy, hoping to encourage diners to pay more for extra macronutrients during a time when many consumers aren’t spending as much. From “gym bros” to users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, many Americans are trying to add more protein to their diets, with the goal of
Silicon Beach Program launches ‘Homecoming’ platform for experienced IT professionals returning to Coastal Karnataka
[ad_1] Rohith Bhat (left), SBP Convenor and Founder of wrkwrk, 99Games and Robosoft, and Captain Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada, are seen at the launch of the ‘HomeComing’ platform of the Silicon Beach Program (SBP) in Mangaluru on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The Silicon Beach Program (SBP) — a section-8 company, which is a grouping of like-minded
‘Were able to take care of ghost of Balakot’: Air Force Chief on showing evidence of operation Sindoor success
[ad_1] Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on Saturday, expressed regret that they were not able to convince some people in the country regarding the damage inflicted on terrorist camps during the 2019 Balakot airstrike, despite possessing human intelligence about the same. He informed that the armed forces had intelligence regarding “many terrorists” being killed in
ICICI Bank raises minimum balance requirement for savings accounts
[ad_1] In the case of Family Banking, the family must collectively maintain 1.5 times the program’s eligibility criteria; otherwise, non-maintenance charges will apply individually to members who do not meet their own MAB requirement. File | Photo Credit: Reuters ICICI Bank has significantly increased the minimum average balance requirement for its savings accounts across all branch categories, with the new
Heavy rain in Delhi triggers waterlogging, flight delays at airport
[ad_1] New Delhi witnessed heavy and continuous rainfall on Saturday morning, leading to severe waterlogging in several areas and disrupting normal life. Key stretches including Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road, and the road outside Bharat Mandapam were submerged, slowing down vehicular movement across the city. According to flight tracking platform Flightradar, operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport were significantly impacted, with