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Niti Aayog on Monday called for rapid expansion and modernisation of India’s fishing fleet, along with enhanced market access, as part of a broader push to promote the country’s blue economy.The think-tank also emphasised scaling up operations and strengthening monitoring and surveillance mechanisms across the sector, PTI reported.In its report titled India’s Blue Economy, Niti…
Supreme Court of India has recently dismissed a petition filed by a lady doctor who claimed that her access to WhatsApp was a fundamental right, after her account was blocked by the messaging platform. However, the Apex Court ruled that the ruse of a private messaging service does not fall under the purview of constitutionally…
Guwahati: Even as Singapore Police is conducting its own investigation into the death of Zubeen Garg, who drowned while swimming in the sea on Sept 19, the Assam Police SIT remains in a limbo — still waiting for a formal response from the country to its request through the MHA, seeking crucial evidence under the…
Easing investment procedures for non-resident Indians (NRIs) is an “urgent goal” for Sebi, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Saturday, highlighting plans to simplify compliance and expand participation in Indian capital markets. Speaking at an event organised by the Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers’ Forum, Pandey emphasised the need for NRIs to complete know-your-customer (KYC) formalities…
India and Brazil engaged in talks regarding the expansion of a preferential trade agreement, addressing market accessibility and potential collaboration in pharmaceutical and banking domains, according to an official statement, released on Tuesday, quoted by PTI.The India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) meeting, held locally, facilitated these discussions. The agenda encompassed bilateral trade and investment relationships,…
The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) free trade agreement, coming into effect from Wednesday, will make several Swiss products, including wines, chocolates, apparel, and watches, cheaper in the Indian market.The agreement, signed in March 2024 under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), also opens greater market access for India’s labour-intensive exports such as tea,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police questioned Chaitanyananda Saraswati on Monday in connection with sexual harassment allegations at Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management, following his five-day police custody ordered by the Patiala House Court. The investigation revealed multiple fake visiting cards and electronic devices in his possession, claiming high-profile positions with the United Nations and BRICS….
Arunachal Pradesh has witnessed a dramatic rise in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections, with revenue climbing over 700 per cent in six years to nearly Rs 1,900 crore in 2023-24 from just Rs 227 crore in 2017-18, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Friday.Speaking at a BJP programme on GST reforms in Namsai…
Indian citizens can obtain a Bahrain visa on arrival by presenting documents and meeting entry criteria/Representative Image Indian travellers heading to Bahrain have the option of obtaining a visa on arrival or applying in advance. The eligibility, documentation, and step-by-step process differ slightly depending on the route chosen. Here’s a complete guide on what Indian…
New Delhi: Nayara Energy – part-owned by Russian oil giant Rosneft PJSC and blacklisted by the European Union in July – is facing difficulties in securing non-Russian crude supplies for a second month in a row as western shipping companies refused to ferry oil for it, ship tracking data showed. agencies Source link
