‘One Nation One Election’ initiative can prevent policy paralysis: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu has endorsed the ‘One Nation One Election’ initiative of the government and said it could prevent policy paralysis and reduce financial burden. “Another measure that promises to redefine the terms of good governance is the Bill introduced in Parliament to synchronise election schedules in the country. The
India, Indonesia air connectivity gets a boost with a revised agreement
Indian travellers will have more flight options for Bali as India and Indonesia have revised their air service agreement. While Indonesian carriers will get access to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Indian airlines will be able to increase flights to Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta or launch new destinations in the country, it is
Campco expresses concern over unfair areca import practices, seeks strict regulations to curb them
Expressing concerns over unfair arecanut import practices by some people, the Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative (Campco) Ltd has urged the Government to implement stronger regulations to protect the interests of domestic growers. In a letter to the Union Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, the Campco President, A Kishore
Cultivating change: The significance of mushrooms in sustainable agriculture and commodity markets
The global market for edible mushrooms has seen remarkable growth, with India emerging as a key player in this expanding industry. By 2024, the market was estimated to be valued at around $67.4 billion, projected to reach $97.1 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.57
Specially-designed Vande Bharat train completes trial run in Jammu and Kashmir
Years of hard work and dedication, and some engineering marvels later, the dream of Kashmir’s rail connectivity finally came true as a specially-designed Vande Bharat Express train arrived here on Saturday, completing its trial run. The train, on its maiden trial run, arrived at the Srinagar station in the Nowgam
TPG Scion acquires stake in SCHOTT Poonawalla, seeks CCI approval for strategic pharma packaging deal
Global investment giant TPG Group is set to expand its footprint in India’s pharmaceutical packaging industry with its affiliate, TPG Scion SG Pte Ltd, acquiring a stake in SCHOTT Poonawalla Private Limited (SPPL). The deal, which involves a secondary share purchase from Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd, is currently
Policymakers must tune more into States, says Finance Commission Chief Panagariya
India’s policymakers and thinktanks should focus on studying the States a lot more, Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of 16th Finance Commission suggested on Friday He was speaking at a launch event of first ever ‘Fiscal Health Index 2025’ report prepared by NITI Aayog. “Even though one, including the media, tends to
Agrochem makers seek cut in duty, GST rationalisation in Budget
Agrochemical makers are looking forward to the uniform basic customs duty, rationalisation of GST and introduction of the 200 per cent deduction on R&D expenses in the forthcoming Budget. CropLife, a body of agrochemical makers has suggested key measures to the government such as maintaining a uniform basic customs duty
Trump administration’s policies may drive shift in Indian students’ higher education choices
The Trump administration’s policies on citizenship, stricter immigration, and visa rules may influence the preferences of Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States, according to industry players. Indian students represent the largest international student community in the US, with 3,31,602 enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year. However, industry
Trump’s tariff woes: India ready to ‘talk it out’
India has indicated its willingness to sort out tariff woes of the Donald Trump-led regime in the US through “constructive dialogue”. “The new US government has come in recently. Whatever trade issues are there we will talk it out, we will discuss…And we want to further enhance and expand our