The government is likely to push a multi-pronged policy approach to promote flexible fuel vehicles— on the lines of Brazil — and bring them at […]
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Centre to OTAs: Correct air ticket pricing mechanism, fix software glitches
The Union Civil Aviation Ministry has initiated a first-of-its-kind initiative by directly reaching out to Online Ticket Agency (OTA) players to control volatility in air […]
WISMA warns of losses to sugar mills if crushing season is delayed further
The West Indian Sugar Mills Association (WISMA) has raised concerns about significant losses to the sugar industry if the Maharashtra government delays the start of […]
Fertiliser shortage hits Kerala’s pineapple farming community
Fertiliser shortage and its timely availability has put Kerala’s pineapple farmers in a mess especially when the fruit is gaining increased consumer acceptance witnessing rising […]
Stubble burning incidents drop by a half, but UP, Rajasthan have higher cases
Number of stubble burning incidents this year recorded a drop of 53 per cent at 9,730 between September 15 and November 3, as against 20,728 […]
CIL should prioritise augmenting coal production, supplies to reduce import: Minister
State-owned CIL’s priorities should be to ramp up production of coal and scale up supplies to reduce imports, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has said. […]
Government permits internet through Wi-Fi in air travel
In a fillip to in-flight and maritime connectivity, the Centre has permitted internet services through Wi-Fi in aircrafts “notwithstanding the minimum height in Indian airspace”. […]
CBDT got over 6500 suggestions for revamping I-T Act
The government has received over 6,500 suggestions for revamping more than six-decades-old Income Tax Act, Finance Ministry said on Monday. This was reported in a […]
Crystal Crop Protection acquires I&B Seeds
Agri input maker Crystal Crop Protection has acquired the Bengaluru-based I&B Seeds, a flower and vegetable seeds company, for an undisclosed sum. This is Crystal […]
Ministry of Finance invites applications for RBI Deputy Governor
The Finance Ministry has invited applications for the post of RBI Deputy Governor in the place of Michael Debabrata Patra, whose extended term is coming […]
