A milestone in biotechnology research: PM Modi unveils genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indians
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals and said it will be a milestone in the field of biotechnology research. The Genome India Data, that represents the genetic diversity in the country, will be available to researchers at the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) through […]
Interpol issues first Silver Notice, it enables tracing illicit wealth laundered across borders
New Delhi: Adding a new tool to its armoury of colour-coded notices, the Interpol has issued its first Silver Notice to locate assets laundered across borders as part of a pilot project in which India is also a participant, the global body said Friday. In its response to a PTI query on the notice, the […]
SC stays GST notices worth over Rs 1 lakh crore against online gaming firms for tax fraud
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed showcause notices issued by GST authorities worth over Rs 1 lakh crore to online gaming companies and casinos over alleged tax evasion. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said the matters required hearing and all proceedings against the gaming companies should remain stayed […]
SC: Aspirants who dropped out between Nov 5-18 2024 eligible for JEE-Advanced
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed petitioners, who dropped out from their courses between November 5 and November 18, 2024, to register for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Advanced. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih passed the order while hearing the pleas against bringing down from three to two, the […]
Centre releases Rs 1.73 lakh cr towards tax devolution to states
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday released tax devolution of Rs 1.73 lakh crore to the state governments to accelerate capital expenditure and finance welfare activities. “A higher amount is being devolved this month to enable states to accelerate capital spending and finance their development and welfare-related expenditures,” the finance ministry said in a statement. […]
Govt sets wheat procurement target at 30 MT for 2025-26 season
New Delhi: The government has set a conservative wheat procurement target of 30 million tonnes for the 2025-26 rabi marketing season, sources said. The lower procurement target comes despite the Agriculture Ministry aiming for a record wheat production of 115 million tonnes in the 2024-25 crop year (July-June). For the 2025-26 rabi marketing season starting […]
SBI Chairman pitches for dedicated institutions to track end-use of funds raised by small businesses
Mumbai: State Bank of India chairman CS Setty on Friday pitched for the creation of a market infrastructure institution to track the end-use of funds borrowed or raised as equity by small businesses. A “viable mechanism” is needed to ensure that the funds are used for the intended purposes, Setty said in remarks which come […]
Fund raising from capital markets to jump 21 pc to Rs 14.27 lakh cr in FY25: Buch
Mumbai: Overall fundraising from capital markets, including through equity and debt instruments, is estimated to jump by nearly 21 per cent to Rs 14.27 lakh crore in FY25 from the Rs 11.8 lakh crore in FY24, Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch said on Friday. Buch said in the past nine months of the current fiscal, […]
Adani Wilmar stock tanks nearly 10 pc
New Delhi: Shares of Adani Wilmar tumbled nearly 10 per cent on Friday morning following news that the Adani Group will raise Rs 7,148 crore from the sale of up to 20 per cent stake in the FMCG firm in the open market as part of its strategy to exit non-core activities to focus on […]
Punjab govt rejects Centre’s draft policy on agricultural marketing
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has formally rejected the Centre’s draft policy on agricultural marketing, asserting that it is an attempt to bring back the “contentious” provisions of the three farms laws repealed in 2021 after a year-long protest by farmers. The state government noted that since agriculture marketing is a state subject, the government of […]
