​Now, in terms of the discussions with these investors, I believe, everybody is convinced about the India story. Everybody is convinced about the India telecom story because the industry today has a very right structure with three private players ..read more

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has acknowledged that while there has been good market access offered by both sides, it is not enough to secure a free trade agreement (FTA). This comes as Indian negotiators are in London to continue discussions with their British counterparts. The recent restructuring of the BBC to create a new Indian-owned entity to comply with the country's foreign direct investment (FDI) rules was flagged by Liberal Democrat peer Lord Jeremy Purvis, who questioned the level of market access being offered to India in the field of media, data, and telecoms as part of the F ..read more

The company, which also sells the Maggi noodles, Kitkat chocolates and Nescafe coffee, said in a statement that its products were manufactured in the country “in full compliance” with standards set under CODEX (a commission established by WHO and Food and Agriculture Organization) and local specifications pertaining to the requirements of nutrients including added sugars ..read more

India's petroleum and natural gas ministry secretary, Pankaj Jain, has expressed concern over crude oil prices reaching $90 per barrel. The international benchmark, Brent, has increased from $15 per barrel in four months to $89 per barrel. India is the third-largest importer of crude oil and ships 88% of its requirements. The impact of high prices can only be gauged if they are sustained for long ..read more

The Congress accused the BJP of pushing the electoral bonds scheme despite RBI warnings. Congress alleged over Rs 430 crore donated to BJP by 33 firms with negative profits. Jairam Ramesh highlighted corruption channels, claiming donations from 'Farzi Companies'. He criticized BJP for ignoring money laundering risks flagged by RBI ..read more

As India aims for a USD 5 trillion economy by 2026 and USD 10 trillion by 2030, the demand for company secretaries is set to surge. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) aims to increase the pool of Company Secretaries to 95,000 by 2030. Currently, ICSI has around 70,000 CS members and over 2 lakh students. Company Secretaries play a crucial role in ensuring governance and compliance in corporations, making them vital for managing capital flow in India's growing economy ..read more

"The visit by secretary (ER) is a reaffirmation of India's commitment to further strengthen its ties of friendship with Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya and to maintain the momentum of high-level contacts between India and countries in Africa, post the entry of the African Union (AU) as a permanent member of the G-20 during the Indian Presidency," the MEA said ..read more

The IT sector poses health challenges due to long work hours, affecting professionals' well-being. Solutions include promoting work-life balance, providing mental health support, and organizing physical fitness activities to ensure employee health and productivity ..read more

Yellen's visit to China emphasized the need for balancing economic growth post-Covid without external pressure, highlighting challenges in China's investment-led growth model and strained relations with trading partners like the US ..read more

India's public sector BEML has achieved a significant milestone by successfully test-firing its indigenous 1500 HP engine for military vehicles. The engine, equipped with advanced technologies, represents a paradigm shift in military propulsion systems. The project, inaugurated by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, signifies a step towards realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. The project, initiated in 2020, is expected to be completed by mid-2025, with the production of 20 such engines in the next year for further trials ..read more