DEVELOPING NATION
India's overall SDG score on national index up in 2023-24 at 71: NITI Aayog report The SDG India Index 2023-24, released by NITI Aayog on Friday, shows Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Himachal Pradesh emerged as the top performing states in the overall ranking. On the contrary, Bihar, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Ar...
12 Jul, 2024, 11.29 PM ISTFour European nations agree to jointly develop long-range cruise missiles France, Germany, Italy, and Poland have signed a letter of intent to develop ground-launched cruise missiles with a range exceeding 500 km, aiming to bolster European defenses in response to security concerns heightened by Russia's actions in Ukrain...
11 Jul, 2024, 09.43 PM ISTRich nations failed to meet USD 100 bn climate finance promise in 2022: Oxfam Oxfam reports rich nations claimed USD 116 billion in 2022 climate finance, but only USD 35 billion was actual aid. The 2009 pledge was USD 100 billion. OECD's figures include market loans; only USD 15 billion was for adaptation. UNEP estimates USD ...
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Q1 result season begins: 30 companies may report over 100% growth in profit Nifty may report 4% Q1 earnings growth driven by BFSI, auto, metals, healthcare, and real estate, with Trent and Zomato showing significant consumption sector growth. Pharmaceuticals Glenmark Pharma and Laurus Labs have high growth, private and PSU ...
10 Jul, 2024, 09.29 AM ISTIndia, Russia set trade target of $100 billion by 2030 India and Russia have agreed to increase bilateral trade to over USD 100 billion by 2030. This decision was made during the 22nd Annual Bilateral Summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Moscow. The joint s...
10 Jul, 2024, 07.55 AM ISTIndia and Russia set $100 billion trade goal by 2030, cooperation in energy, agriculture India and Russia aim to boost their bilateral trade to over USD 100 billion by 2030. The focus is on using national currencies, expanding trade routes, and increasing cooperation in sectors like energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and the digital e...
09 Jul, 2024, 09.57 PM ISTProud of its SDG localisation model, India says it has fully integrated SDGs into national development strategies India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, highlighted India's full integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into national strategies during the High-Level Political Forum at the UN General Assembly. Em...
09 Jul, 2024, 07.54 PM ISTPeople's enthusiasm, excellent work to make India developed nation our biggest strength: PM Modi According to the letter shared by organisers of the 7th foundation day of JITO Incubation and Innovation Fund (JIIF), the Prime Minister lauded the values of the Jain community for their work and efforts made in the field of education, health and ot...
07 Jul, 2024, 03.05 PM ISTSteel body wants merger of three Companies with SAIL for synergy The Steel Executives Federation of India (SEFI) has proposed merging state-run Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited (FSNL), and Nagarnar steel plant with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to create a stronger public ...
05 Jul, 2024, 12.11 AM ISTNo new duty concessions for milk, milk products imports: DGFT India has strictly limited milk and milk product imports under tariff rate quotas (TRQs) in accordance with WTO commitments. Santosh Sarangi, director general of foreign trade, confirmed that no TRQ imports are planned for the current year. TRQ impo...
01 Jul, 2024, 07.50 PM ISTRich nations should provide climate finance to developing countries: Bhupender Yadav "Temperature rise is a global problem. IPCC reports clearly say the increase in carbon emissions is driving average global temperatures up. Countries have prepared their Nationally Determined Contributions. India has achieved its climate targets, be...
28 Jun, 2024, 02.38 PM ISTOpposing policies and obstructing Parliament two different things: President Droupadi Murmu Opposing policies and obstructing Parliament are two different things, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday as she addressed the first joint sitting of the 18th Lok Sabha. She said making India a developed nation is the aspiration and resolve o...
27 Jun, 2024, 01.14 PM ISTTelecom Act 2023 based on principles of inclusion, growth, responsiveness for developed India The Telecommunications Act, 2023, effective from June 26, emphasizes inclusion, security, growth, and responsiveness for a developed India, enabling government control for national interests, research and development funding, and fair infrastructure...
22 Jun, 2024, 10.29 PM ISTNoida extends rehab package offer for projects facing insolvency; Supertech, ATS, Logix Group among defaulters The Uttar Pradesh government has extended the rehabilitation package for housing project developers facing insolvency proceedings by two weeks. The package offers incentives such as interest waivers and penalties during the pandemic in exchange for ...
22 Jun, 2024, 03.37 PM ISTRoad contractors relieved from developing wayside amenities The step is aimed at attracting global expertise for creating wayside amenities (WSAs) in the country with a stronger focus on design and product innovations to boost return on investment while scaling up the experience of highway users.
14 Jun, 2024, 12.43 AM ISTCII: Continuity in reforms will make India developed Nation The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) believes that continuity in policy reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership will drive India towards becoming a developed nation. The CII president, Sanjiv Puri, stated that with a strong gro...
10 Jun, 2024, 11.36 PM ISTWill keep working as BJP worker: Outgoing Union minister Anurag Thakur Outgoing Union Minister Anurag Thakur, not included in the new BJP-led NDA government's ministerial list, vowed to continue working as a BJP member and support PM Modi's vision for India's development. Reelected to the Lok Sabha from Hamirpur, Thaku...
09 Jun, 2024, 07.11 PM ISTCarry out exorcism on our exit polls Exit polls in India are complex due to the large electorate size and multi-party democracy. Forecasting outcomes are challenging, especially with the lack of pre-poll alliances. Theoretical and practical complications arise from the nature of India'...
07 Jun, 2024, 10.49 PM ISTNCLT dismisses developer’s intervention plea at pre-admission stage The National Company Law Tribunal dismissed an intervention petition by Surya Landmark Developers regarding exclusion of its prime 0.5-acre land parcel in Mumbai's Lower Parel from insolvency proceedings initiated by ACRE.
06 Jun, 2024, 10.45 PM ISTNew govt to inherit strong economy, focus on making India developed nation by 2047 India's record-breaking economic growth rate and strong tax revenues provide a foundation for future reforms aimed at transforming the country into a developed nation by 2047. The new government must address challenges such as unemployment and rural...
04 Jun, 2024, 04.45 PM IST