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News   -   Oct 21, 2024 Parliamentary Panels Target Sugar in Baby Foods, Medicine Prices, and Consumer Rights
Parliamentary Panels Target Sugar in Baby Foods, Medicine Prices, and Consumer Rights

India’s Parliamentary committees are scrutinising sugar content in packaged baby foods, rising medicine prices, plastic waste management, and consumer protection in banking, with broader focus areas including foodgrain management and ethanol production.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 21, 2024 Parliamentary Standing Committee to Prioritise Hybrid Warfare Readiness
Parliamentary Standing Committee to Prioritise Hybrid Warfare Readiness

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, led by Rahul Gandhi, is prioritising discussions on the readiness of the Indian Armed Forces for hybrid warfare, including cyber and non-kinetic threats.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 21, 2024 India Strengthens Global Role at Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly
India Strengthens Global Role at Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, highlighting India’s multilateral efforts, technology-driven governance, and climate initiatives, while securing leadership roles in key IPU committees and endorsing India's start-up success with 118 unicorns worth over $355 billion.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 18, 2024 India to Rethink Stryker Armoured Vehicle Deal With Canada
India to Rethink Stryker Armoured Vehicle Deal With Canada

Amid growing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, India is reconsidering the Indian Army's plan to purchase Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles. Instead, the focus is shifting towards developing defence equipment domestically. The most capable armoured infantry combat vehicle in India is produced by the Defence Research and Development

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 18, 2024 China Warns India Against Growing Ties With Taiwan
China Warns India Against Growing Ties With Taiwan

Following the opening of a second Taiwan de facto consulate in Mumbai, China advised India to handle Taiwan issues with caution and avoid interference in the improvement of Sino-India relations. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, stated that China is against any efforts by any of its allies

by Daanish Narayan
Economy   -   Oct 18, 2024 India-Turkey Announces Alliance
India-Turkey Announces Alliance

India and Turkey announced the constitution for the Indo-Turkiye Friendship Association (ITFA) to foster cooperation in economy & trade, culture & tourism, science & technology, and education between the two countries.

by Amal Anzari
Commerce & Industry   -   Oct 18, 2024 Government to Sell 5% Stake in Cochin Shipyard
Government to Sell 5% Stake in Cochin Shipyard

The government announced its plan to sell up to a 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard through an Offer for Sale (OFS) aimed at raising approximately $244 million (Rs 2,026 crore). The sale will begin on Wednesday for non-retail investors and will open to retail investors on Thursday, with a

by Amal Anzari
Energy & Power   -   Oct 18, 2024 Indian Companies Bid for Thermal Power Plant
Indian Companies Bid for Thermal Power Plant

India’s Adani Power Ltd, Jindal Power Ltd, Vedanta Group and Orissa Metaliks Pvt Ltd are among seven companies that have made a formal bid to take over the distressed 1,350 MW Sinnar Thermal Power Ltd.

by Amal Anzari
Parliamentary Panels Target Sugar in Baby Foods, Medicine Prices, and Consumer Rights
News   -   Oct 21, 2024 Parliamentary Panels Target Sugar in Baby Foods, Medicine Prices, and Consumer Rights

India’s Parliamentary committees are scrutinising sugar content in packaged baby foods, rising medicine prices, plastic waste management, and consumer protection in banking, with broader focus areas including foodgrain management and ethanol production.

by Daanish Narayan
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News   -   Oct 21, 2024 Parliamentary Panels Target Sugar in Baby Foods, Medicine Prices, and Consumer Rights
Parliamentary Panels Target Sugar in Baby Foods, Medicine Prices, and Consumer Rights

India’s Parliamentary committees are scrutinising sugar content in packaged baby foods, rising medicine prices, plastic waste management, and consumer protection in banking, with broader focus areas including foodgrain management and ethanol production.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 21, 2024 Parliamentary Standing Committee to Prioritise Hybrid Warfare Readiness
Parliamentary Standing Committee to Prioritise Hybrid Warfare Readiness

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, led by Rahul Gandhi, is prioritising discussions on the readiness of the Indian Armed Forces for hybrid warfare, including cyber and non-kinetic threats.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 21, 2024 India Strengthens Global Role at Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly
India Strengthens Global Role at Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, highlighting India’s multilateral efforts, technology-driven governance, and climate initiatives, while securing leadership roles in key IPU committees and endorsing India's start-up success with 118 unicorns worth over $355 billion.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 18, 2024 India to Rethink Stryker Armoured Vehicle Deal With Canada
India to Rethink Stryker Armoured Vehicle Deal With Canada

Amid growing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, India is reconsidering the Indian Army's plan to purchase Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles. Instead, the focus is shifting towards developing defence equipment domestically. The most capable armoured infantry combat vehicle in India is produced by the Defence Research and Development

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 18, 2024 China Warns India Against Growing Ties With Taiwan
China Warns India Against Growing Ties With Taiwan

Following the opening of a second Taiwan de facto consulate in Mumbai, China advised India to handle Taiwan issues with caution and avoid interference in the improvement of Sino-India relations. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, stated that China is against any efforts by any of its allies

by Daanish Narayan
Economy   -   Oct 18, 2024 India-Turkey Announces Alliance
India-Turkey Announces Alliance

India and Turkey announced the constitution for the Indo-Turkiye Friendship Association (ITFA) to foster cooperation in economy & trade, culture & tourism, science & technology, and education between the two countries.

by Amal Anzari
Commerce & Industry   -   Oct 18, 2024 Government to Sell 5% Stake in Cochin Shipyard
Government to Sell 5% Stake in Cochin Shipyard

The government announced its plan to sell up to a 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard through an Offer for Sale (OFS) aimed at raising approximately $244 million (Rs 2,026 crore). The sale will begin on Wednesday for non-retail investors and will open to retail investors on Thursday, with a

by Amal Anzari
Energy & Power   -   Oct 18, 2024 Indian Companies Bid for Thermal Power Plant
Indian Companies Bid for Thermal Power Plant

India’s Adani Power Ltd, Jindal Power Ltd, Vedanta Group and Orissa Metaliks Pvt Ltd are among seven companies that have made a formal bid to take over the distressed 1,350 MW Sinnar Thermal Power Ltd.

by Amal Anzari
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Morning Briefing   -   Nov 15, 2024 Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut
Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut

Highlights include conflicting views on the repo rate cut, the Reliance-Disney merger, ISRO's proposal to Mexico and views from columnists on the violence in Manipur.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East
Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to expand national connectivity, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced plans to introduce seaplanes to reach remote areas across India, including the North East. During an aviation conference at Meghalaya’s Umiam Lake, Naidu took a test ride on

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 India’s October Exports Surge by 17%
India’s October Exports Surge by 17%

India's goods exports rose by 17.25% to $39.2 billion in October, marking the highest monthly tally in recent times, while imports reached $66.34 billion, a 3.9% increase from last year. From April to October, non-petroleum exports set a new high at $211.3 billion,

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges
RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India's economic resilience, despite global challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions. Das highlighted the RBI’s measures, including a robust regulatory framework and responsive policy shifts, to address emerging risks. He pointed to improved inflation

by Amal Anzari
Morning Briefing   -   Nov 14, 2024 First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections
First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections

Highlights include the inauguration of projects by the PM, India's push for nuclear power, the rise in renewable energy capacity and views from columnists on the Maharashtra state elections.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow
US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow

The United States remains the top importer of Indian engineering goods, purchasing $9.3 billion (up 6.2%) from April to September, according to data from the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC). The United Arab Emirates (UAE), benefitting from a Free Trade Agreement with India, secured the second spot with

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures
Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures

Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States
By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States

Voting concluded for 31 Assembly seats across 10 states, with significant voter turnout. Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, featuring Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s debut, recorded 64.27% turnout, lower than the previous 72.92%. Rajasthan's seven Assembly constituencies saw a turnout of 64.82%. Karnataka recorded the

by Amal Anzari
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