Business & Economy

July 17, 2023 12:37 PM

Startups and unicorns may increase multiple times in next 4-5 years: Minister

According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), more than 92,683 entities have already been recognised as startups and this number is rising fast owing to the favourable policies of the Government of India. Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepr...

July 14, 2023 3:16 PM

UAE & India strengthen energy partnership and commitment to climate action

In the past half-century, the energy sector has played a vital role in fostering a special and mutually beneficial relationship between the United Arab Emirates and India. Today, India stands as one of the UAE's foremost energy trading partners, solidifying their strategic ties. Recent years...

October 25, 2024 4:00 PM

Yamuna River reaches all-time high, leading to heavy traffic congestions

The Yamuna River in Delhi swelled to 207.71 metres on Wednesday, breaking the previous record of 207.49 metres set in 1978, raising worries of floods in the national capital and surrounding suburbs, reported Hindusthan Samachar.  The river's water level is expected to climb further, prompti...

October 25, 2024 3:53 PM

TMC leads in 8,692 seats, BJP ahead in 1,453 panchayat polls

The counting for West Bengal panchayat polls in nearly 74,000 seats began in the morning on Tuesday. Polling was held on nearly 61,000 booths on July 8 for the three-tier panchayat elections. On Monday repolling was held across 696 polling booths in 19 districts of the state. A total number of 73,88...

July 11, 2023 11:35 AM

Direct Tax collections for FY 2023-24 register a steady growth

The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections up to 9th July, 2023 continue to register a steady growth. The gross collections are at Rs. 5.17 lakh crore, which is 14.65% higher than the gross collections for the corresponding period of last year.  Direct Tax collection, net of refunds, stan...