WTO panel to examine India-U.S. export case The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) dispute settlement body has set up a panel to examine the U.S.’ complaint against certain export-subsidy measures by India as both the sides failed to resolve the issue at consultation level, an official said. In March, the U.S. …
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KAU embarks on a mission to rejuvenate hill garlic
Long crop duration makes ryots go in for hybrid varieties ‘ Malai poondu ’ or hill garlic grown on the hills of Kanthalloor and Vattavada areas of Idukki district of Kerala are known for its unique flavour, pungency, taste, medicinal properties and longer shelf life . But the long crop …
Read More »‘Goods & Services Tax has reduced competition from unorganised sector’
Levy has helped add to our bottomline, says executive chairman of TTK Prestige Kitchen appliances maker TTK Prestige Ltd. the Rs. 1,800-crore flagship of the TTK Group has just reported bumper numbers for the second quarter with net profit jumping by 28% on the back of strong rural demand for …
Read More »‘Intel has a huge role to play in making 5G a success’
4G and 5G technologies have to coexist. It doesn’t mean that since you are doing 5G, you kill 4G, says the country head of Intel India Nivruti Rai , country head, Intel India, talks about emerging technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) and the evolving role of Intel …
Read More »Depreciating rupee comes as no solace to exporters
A combination of higher input costs, tariff uncertainty, IGST refund woes leads to export contraction in September, the first time in six months Exporters in India are not happy with the current policy and exchange rate situation even though they should be cheering the depreciating rupee. A combination of higher …
Read More »When technology bolsters identity
Old-economy companies are buying or investing in tech firms, as their definition of ‘core’ changes Ask Pirojshaw Sarkari why a traditional business such as Mahindra Logistics, of which he is the CEO, picked up stake this year in ShipX, a provider of transport management solutions and he tells you, “Because …
Read More »India helped Maldives restore democracy, says Gayoom
‘India-first policy will continue under the new government’ India played a “positive” role in restoration of democracy in Maldives by “exerting pressure” on the ruling regime, and the new government in the island nation would be “sensitive” towards New Delhi’s “concerns”, said former Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on Sunday. …
Read More »Pittsburgh shooting suspect wrote anti-Semitic posts
Evidence suggests attack on synagogue was motivated by his anti-Jewish views The gunman who killed eight men and three women during the Shabbat services at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday morning has been charged with 29 counts of federal crimes related to firearm offences. Meanwhile, the chief medical examiner of …
Read More »Northeast monsoon likely to make onset by Nov 1: IMD
Northeast monsoon to set in by Nov. 1: IMD The northeast monsoon, which brings rains to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and parts of Andhra Pradesh, is likely to make an onset by November 1, the IMD said on Sunday. The normal onset date for northeast monsoon is October 20, but this …
Read More »Developer fined for violating NGT norms
Action taken for not covering construction material The Noida Authority on Sunday fined a developer Rs. 5,000 for not adhering to the National Green Tribunal norms regarding construction. The developer was fined for not covering construction material at a site in Sector 63. The developer was warned of stricter action …
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