solar energy

India set to achieve 1,00,000 MW solar power target by 2022

The country may miss PM Modi's 4,50,000 MW clean energy target. Read more »
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Panel set up to revise water policy, to hold consultations

The revision was envisaged by the departments of water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation and the ministry of Jal Shakti. Read more »
defence, indigenisation

8,643 MSMEs engaged in defence production

Micro Small and Medium Enterprises contribute almost 30% of India's gross domestic product and nearly half of its exports. Read more »
Income tax raids across India

Cabinet gives 11 month extension for 15th Finance Commission

The commission will submit its interim report on Saturday and the final report by October 30 next year. Read more »
The world earth day

Modi govt approves India’s climate change stand at UN meet

Indian delegation to the conference will be headed by Prakash Javadekar, minister for environment, forests and climate change. Read more »
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Investment in Ontario will open a $22 trillion market for Indian firms: Vic Fedeli

Big opportunity awaits Indian companies in Ontario's automobiles, IT, aerospace sectors, says province's economic development, job creation and trade minister. Read more »
RBI Repo Rate

Car sales slump continues despite festival spurt

Industry showed signs of a revival with festive demand for passenger vehicles growing at 0.3%. Read more »
Startups

Modi govt lists steps to ensure timely payment to MSMEs

Sixty micro and small enterprises facilitation councils have been set up to address pendency. Read more »
Impact of global minimum tax on India

Process on to transfer of private stake in GSTN to central, state govts

Goods and Services Tax Network to be a 50:50 venture of Centre, states. Read more »
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NSO survey shows slight fall in urban unemployment rate

Finally some good news Modi govt on jobs front; unemployment rate falls to 9.3% during January-March 2019. Read more »