ISRO offers Lithium battery technology
The drive for indigenously made lithium ion batteries on a large scale has got a push with the Indian Space Research Organisation offering its production technology to Indian industry.
Current Account Deficit rises to 1.9 per cent for 2018 fiscal year
As per the RBI data, India’s current account deficit (CAD) jumped over three times to $48.7 billion, or 1.9 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in 2017-18, compared with $14.4 bn, or 0.6 per cent, in the previous financial year, driven by higher trade deficit.
Cabinet approves ‘Three Year Action Plan of Agricultural Education
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Three Year Action Plan (2017-2020) of the scheme for Agricultural Education Division and ICAR Institutes with an outlay of Rs.2225.46 crore to strengthen and develope higher agricultural education in India.
India set to miss key target for Japan-backed bullet train project
India is set to miss a December deadline to acquire land for a Japan-backed $17 billion bullet train project following protests by fruit growers.
RBI finds no evidence of destocking by companies despite note ban, GST
Despite demonetisation and implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), there was no evidence that listed private sector manufacturing firms have de-stocked or liquidated their inventories, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said.
SEBI panel to study option of direct overseas listings
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted an expert committee to examine the possibility of allowing unlisted Indian companies to directly list equity overseas while also allowing foreign companies to list directly on the Indian bourses.
Free of cost medical services at govt. clinics
Each and everyone visiting any government health institution from district to sub-centre level in Odisha will be provided all health services free of cost.
Credit enhancement fund of 500 crore to be unveiled
Government is set to unveil Rs. 500¬ crore credit enhancement fund next month to facilitate infrastructure investments by insurance and pension funds.
“Rail Madad” App
Ministry of Railways & Coal launched a new App “Rail Madad” ”“ An App to expedite & streamline passenger grievance redressal.
India and BIMSTEC
India to host first BIMSTEC war games in September