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Adani Group Chairman calls Bhutan hydropower project a milestone in clean energy cooperationAhmedabad Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Saturday said it was a great honour to meet Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, as his company embarks on a significant partne
In 2025, Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) has emerged as a pivotal trend shaping the adoption and deployment of AI systems across industries. As AI models increase in complexity and autonomy, stakeholders—from business leaders to end users—demand greater transparency abo
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) over the last decade has brought about various transformative technologies, but few have captivated the imagination and business community quite like generative AI. Emerging as a revolutionary leap beyond traditional AI, gener
Amaravati Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, seeking greater Central support for investment promotion and development initiatives in the state. Lokesh highlighted the successful roll
New Delhi India’s diesel exports to Europe have more than doubled in August as buyers stepped up purchases to secure supplies at lower prices ahead of the European Union ban on fuels refined from Russian crude that will kick in from January 2026, according to market analysts.
Mumbai The Indian equity indices ended flat after a volatile session on Friday as investors showed a mixed approach amid weak global cues. Sensex closed at 80,710.76, down 7.25 points or 0.01 per cent. The 30-share index started the session with a positive note at 81,012.42 ag
GST overhaul to shift towards a dual-slab structure, aimed at boosting mass consumption and easing fiscal concerns New DelhiThe Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation, which will take effect from September 22, marks a major policy shift intended to stimulate growth throu
India’s Bioeconomy BoomNew Delhi India’s bioeconomy has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, expanding from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024. With an ambitious target of $300 billion by 2030, the sector is becoming a key driver of sustainable growth a
The minister said the Centre will soon notify a transitional arrangement for goods stocked under higher GST slabs as the new two-slab system takes effect from September 22. New DelhiUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday announced that the government will soon notify a
She said GST cuts will spur growth, offsetting US tariff impact, while reaffirming India’s continued purchase of Russian oilNew Delhi Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the recently announced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts would provide a strong pu
Nashik Dairy traders in Maharashtra’s Nashik and Gujarat on Thursday welcomed the Central Government’s GST 2.0 reforms, calling them a significant step toward economic relief and growth, and praising it as a boost for Prime Minister Modi’s vision of an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
Bengaluru South District The Government of Karnataka has unveiled plans for the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) at Bidadi, 30 km from Bengaluru. Envisioned as India’s first and largest AI-powered city, GBIT will span 8,493 acres across nine villages, positioning i
New Delhi The GST Council on Thursday approved a reduction in tax rates from 18 per cent to 5 per cent on key agricultural inputs, including tractors, machinery, fertilisers, and irrigation equipment. The move, announced in the Council’s 56th meeting chaired by Finance Ministe
New Delhi The GST tax rate reductions could help lower inflation and support another repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) later this year, a report said on Thursday. HSBC noted that if companies fully pass on the benefits to consumers, headline CPI inflation could
The initiative supports 14 MedTech startups innovating in diagnostics, treatment, and care across key health areas New Delhi The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based pharmaceutical compa
India’s Green Leap New Delhi India has added 30 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy generation capacity so far in 2025, and the total is expected to reach 39–43 GW by year-end, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday. Speaking at an even
The minister highlighted controlling food inflation as a priority, noting July 2025’s retail inflation at 1.55%, the lowest in nearly eight years New Delhi The Centre on Thursday launched the retail sale of onions at Rs 24 per kg in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad to curb risi
He urged promoting Indian-made products, highlighting their role in jobs, community support, pride, and self-reliance New Delhi Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged India Inc. to ensure that the recently announced GST rate cuts are fully pa
