Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Domestic equity markets traded higher on Wednesday despite a rise in crude oil prices and reports that the United States may extend its blockade of Iranian ports.Sensex traded 0.52 per cent, or 400 points, higher at...
Seoul, April 29 (IANS) Cargo processed at South Korean seaports grew 1.5 per cent from a year earlier in the first quarter, showing limited impact from the Middle Eastern conflict, the oceans ministry said on Wednesday.Cargo handled at the country's...
Seoul, April 29 (IANS) Trade ministers of South Korea and Qatar agreed on Wednesday to expand the two countries' cooperation in advanced industries, including artificial intelligence (AI) transformation of the manufacturing sector, semiconductor and biohealth, a Seoul ministry said.Trade Minister...
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) The formal agreement for the transfer of the iconic Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai is set to be signed between the Maharashtra government and Air India Assets Holding Limited (AIAHL) within the next...
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday announced a three-year waiver on fees for all intellectual property (IP) registrations related to sports, in a move aimed at boosting innovation and strengthening India’s sports...
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday launched ‘Mission SAKSHAM’, a nationwide capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening the Urban Cooperative Banking (UCB) sector through structured training and skill development programmes.Unveiled by the RBI Governor, the...
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The government will issue a Gazette notification creating the South Coastal Railway Zone, effective June 1, 2026, which is a significant step toward strengthening Railway Administration in Andhra Pradesh, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on...
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India’s startup ecosystem must undergo a shift in narrative and policy focus—from valuation-centric growth to value- scale, a report said on Tuesday.The report from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) urged policymakers to improve access to...
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) In fresh trouble for financially-starving Pakistan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has added 11 new conditions to the ongoing $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, according to a new report.A report in Business Recorder...
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Amitabh Kumar, Additional Secretary in Commerce Ministry, urged preserving the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) consensus‑based decision‑making and special and differential treatment for developing countries while warning against rising plurilateral approaches and non‑tariff measures, an official...
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached another set of assets valued at Rs 3,034.90 crore in the Reliance Communications (RCom) Ltd bank fraud case, bringing the total attachment in Reliance Anil Ambani Group cases to...
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Geospatial information has become a critical public good for planning, disaster response and sustainable development, and India is advancing an interoperable national geospatial ecosystem, a senior government official said on Tuesday."India’s National Geospatial Policy marks...