Tokyo- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo , emphasizing the strong bilateral partnership between India and Japan across sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, and green energy. The Prime Minister acknowledged Prime Minister Ishiba and business leaders from both countries, noting his longstanding personal connections with several attendees. He highlighted…
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New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the completion of 11 years of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), describing it as a landmark initiative that has transformed the financial landscape of the country. Launched in 2014, the scheme was envisioned to bring every household into the fold of formal banking. Over the past…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2025: The India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) has appealed to the government to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air conditioners and televisions from the current 28% to 18%, citing affordability and domestic competitiveness concerns. In a press release, ICEA emphasized that air conditioners and televisions are no…
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Bengaluru– India has achieved a historic milestone in global telecommunications with the inauguration of the first-ever 3GPP Radio Access Networks (RAN) Working Group meetings in Bengaluru on 25th August 2025. Organized with the support of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, and hosted by the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), the event…
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New Delhi, August 25: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D Centre of the Department of Telecommunications, celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day at its Delhi campus on Sunday. Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, inaugurated the event as Chief Guest and highlighted the pivotal role…
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Noida, August 26, 2025: The Ministry of Railways and NTPC held a National Conference on Fly Ash Utilisation and Transportation yesterday, 25th August 2025, at the Power Management Institute, Noida. The event brought together fly ash generators, users, transporters, and policymakers to deliberate on strategies for sustainable fly ash management in India. The conference was…
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New Delhi – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering revisions to the framework governing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to better align trading with real-time market conditions and reduce risks associated with price adjustments. Sources within the mutual fund industry revealed that Sebi is reviewing the methodology used for determining base prices and…
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Balotra (Rajasthan), August 24: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri along with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inspected the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) at Pachpadra in Balotra district on Sunday. During the visit, Minister Puri inaugurated the Refinery Main Control Room (RMCR) and reviewed the progress of the Crude Distillation…
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New Delhi – India’s largest automobile in-plant railway Gati Shakti Terminal at Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s (MSIL) Manesar facility was inaugurated on 17th July, 2025 by Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini. Spread over 46 acres within…
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New Delhi [India], August 23 : India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for the second consecutive week, climbing by USD 1.48 billion to USD 695.10 billion in the week ending August 15, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported in its latest Weekly Statistical Supplement. The increase was primarily driven by gains in foreign currency…
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