Business Standard

Page 36 - India

Farmers at Singhu border prepare to return to homes after year-long protest

After the farmers received a formal letter from the Centre agreeing to their pending demands on Thursday, farmers at the Singhu border calledoff their protest against the farm laws.

Farmers at Singhu border prepare to return to homes after year-long protest
Updated On : 11 Dec 2021 | 7:59 AM IST

India, Slovenia discuss developments in Indo-Pacific, relations with EU

India and Slovenia discussed regional and global issues including developments in the Indo-Pacific and India-EU relations

India, Slovenia discuss developments in Indo-Pacific, relations with EU
Updated On : 11 Dec 2021 | 7:05 AM IST

India has 21.03 judges for every million people, Lok Sabha informed

The Law Commission had not considered the judge population ratio to be a scientific criterion for determining the adequacy of the judge strength in the country

India has 21.03 judges for every million people, Lok Sabha informed
Updated On : 10 Dec 2021 | 8:07 PM IST

India records 8,503 new Covid infections; active cases rise to 94,943

India's coronavirus tally climbed to 3,46,74,744 with the addition of 8,503 infections in a day

India records 8,503 new Covid infections; active cases rise to 94,943
Updated On : 10 Dec 2021 | 11:40 AM IST

PM Modi attends democracy summit, to deliver national statement today

PM Narendra Modi attended the closed-door session of the first Summit for Democracy

PM Modi attends democracy summit, to deliver national statement today
Updated On : 10 Dec 2021 | 9:47 AM IST

Barclays to step up strategic hiring across Asia, focus on India and China

Barclays Plc plans to make key hires in investment banking and wealth management across Asia next yea

Barclays to step up strategic hiring across Asia, focus on India and China
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 11:37 PM IST

Greece lifts travel restrictions for Indians, Covid test mandatory

The Global Visa Center World (GVCW) has announced that Indian citizens and residents of India can now enter Greece following the Covid-19 testing protocol as a precautionary measure against the pandemic.According to the latest regulations, limited categories of visitors are now allowed to enter Greece, including:1) Citizens of the EU & Schengen Area countries.2) Residents of a limited number of third countries, including residents of India.Expressing their joy on the re-opening of Greece to tourists from India after approximately 21 months, DuDigital Global and GVCW, which jointly operate the Visa Application centres in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka state, "You can now apply for short stay visa (C- Visa category) at GVCW application centres in New Delhi and Mumbai on Mondays and Wednesdays."New Delhi Visa Application Centre: Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Concourse Level Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught PlaceMumbai Visa Application Centre: 4th Floor, Urmi Axis Building, Behind ...

Greece lifts travel restrictions for Indians, Covid test mandatory
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 12:53 PM IST

India records 9,419 Covid infections in 24 hours; active cases at 94,742

India on Thursday reported 9,419 fresh Covid cases and 159 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health and Family welfare on Thursday morning.

India records 9,419 Covid infections in 24 hours; active cases at 94,742
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 12:00 PM IST

India indispensable partner at Biden democracy summit, says US official

US sees India as an "indispensable partner" for democratic cooperation at Summit for Democracy

India indispensable partner at Biden democracy summit, says US official
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 8:34 AM IST

Farmer to defer protests for now, SKM will make 'major announcement'

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has agreed to the draft proposal prepared by the Central government, and is expected make a "major announcement" on Thursday.

Farmer to defer protests for now, SKM will make 'major announcement'
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 7:53 AM IST

World looking towards India for sustainable tech-enabled solutions: PM Modi

PM Modi said the world is looking towards India for affordable and sustainable technology-enabled solutions across all streams of emerging domains, including 5G, artificial intelligence and robotics.

World looking towards India for sustainable tech-enabled solutions: PM Modi
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 1:07 AM IST

Vehicle registration across segments drops 2.7% YoY in November: FADA

The fall was a sharper 20% when compared with the pre-pandemic period

Vehicle registration across segments drops 2.7% YoY in November: FADA
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 1:02 AM IST

Meta unveils new office in India, company's 1st such stand-alone in Asia

In a bid to scale its India operations, Meta (formerly Facebook), on Wednesday unveiled its new office here which is said to be the company's first stand-alone office in Asia.

Meta unveils new office in India, company's 1st such stand-alone in Asia
Updated On : 08 Dec 2021 | 11:14 AM IST

India records 8,439 new Covid infections; active cases decline to 93,733

With 8,439 more people testing positive for COVID-19 in a day, India's infection tally rose to 3,46,56,822 on Wednesday

India records 8,439 new Covid infections; active cases decline to 93,733
Updated On : 08 Dec 2021 | 10:26 AM IST

Revenue of road construction to grow by 15% in FY22: Crisil Ratings

Strong order execution will swell the revenue of road engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies by 15 per cent this fiscal, said Crisil Ratings.

Revenue of road construction to grow by 15% in FY22: Crisil Ratings
Updated On : 08 Dec 2021 | 7:05 AM IST

Armed forces' perseverance outstanding: PM Modi on Armed Forces Flag Day

On occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the exemplary contributions of armed forces and said their perseverance and courage are outstanding.

Armed forces' perseverance outstanding: PM Modi on Armed Forces Flag Day
Updated On : 07 Dec 2021 | 1:36 PM IST

SaaS firms in India poised to reach $30 bn in sales by 2025: Report

Over the past five years, SaaS firms have doubled in India and are poised to reach $30 billion in revenue by 2025, a new report showed

SaaS firms in India poised to reach $30 bn in sales by 2025: Report
Updated On : 07 Dec 2021 | 12:41 PM IST

Trade Policy Forum will help US, India ties: Obama administration official

The India-US Trade Policy Forum has a key role to play in deepening the understanding of each other's positions, said a former official in Obama admin

Trade Policy Forum will help US, India ties: Obama administration official
Updated On : 07 Dec 2021 | 12:22 PM IST

India records 6,822 new Covid cases, daily tally lowest in 558 days

India logged 6,822 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 558 days, taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,46,48,383

India records 6,822 new Covid cases, daily tally lowest in 558 days
Updated On : 07 Dec 2021 | 10:13 AM IST

All 9 Omicron Covid variant patients in Jaipur are asymptotic: Official

All the nine Omicron COVID-19 variant patients in Rajasthan's Jaipur are asymptotic, said Dr Narottam Sharma, Chief Medical Health Officer, Jaipur on Monday.

All 9 Omicron Covid variant patients in Jaipur are asymptotic: Official
Updated On : 07 Dec 2021 | 9:21 AM IST