India aims for $17 billion cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in 2023/24: Report.
Food and fertiliser subsidies alone account for about one-eighth of India's total budget spending of 39.45 trillion rupees this fiscal year.
#India #Economy
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/policy/india-aims-for-17-billion-cut-in-food-fertiliser-subsidies-in-202324-sources-9806611.html
Food and fertiliser subsidies alone account for about one-eighth of India's total budget spending of 39.45 trillion rupees this fiscal year.
#India #Economy
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/policy/india-aims-for-17-billion-cut-in-food-fertiliser-subsidies-in-202324-sources-9806611.html
Moneycontrol
India aims for $17 billion cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in 2023/24: Report
Food and fertiliser subsidies alone account for about one-eighth of India's total budget spending of 39.45 trillion rupees this fiscal year
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India, ADB sign $1.2 billion loan agreements for infrastructure projects.
#Infra
The agreements would cover projects for improving the power sector and highways in the northeastern states of Tripura and Assam, metro rail connectivity in the southern city of Chennai, and improvement of key economic areas in the western state of Maharashtra, the statement of Finance Minstry added.
https://theprint.in/business/india-adb-sign-1-2-billion-loan-agreements-for-infrastructure-projects/1296205/
#Infra
The agreements would cover projects for improving the power sector and highways in the northeastern states of Tripura and Assam, metro rail connectivity in the southern city of Chennai, and improvement of key economic areas in the western state of Maharashtra, the statement of Finance Minstry added.
https://theprint.in/business/india-adb-sign-1-2-billion-loan-agreements-for-infrastructure-projects/1296205/
ThePrint
India, ADB sign $1.2 billion loan agreements for infrastructure projects
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed loan agreements totalling $1.22 billion for developing infrastructure in various Indian states, a
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Indian Army plans to buy 300 rough terrain vehicles for high altitude.
#Defence
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-plans-to-buy-300-rough-terrain-vehicles-for-high-altitude-101672757381774.html
#Defence
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-plans-to-buy-300-rough-terrain-vehicles-for-high-altitude-101672757381774.html
Hindustan Times
Indian Army plans to buy 300 rough terrain vehicles for high altitude
The development comes amid the lingering standoff with the Chinese army along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Ladakh sector and tensions spilling over into the eastern sector too
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In an effort to further ease procurement of renewable energy (RE), the government has mandated creation of a central pool of RE sources from which an intermediary company will procure electricity and supply to an entity involved in distribution and retail supply of power to states at uniform tariff.
#Reforms #Economy #Energy #India
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/govt-to-create-central-pool-for-re-power-with-uniform-tariffs/article66334312.ece
#Reforms #Economy #Energy #India
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/govt-to-create-central-pool-for-re-power-with-uniform-tariffs/article66334312.ece
BusinessLine
Govt to create central pool for RE power for distribution at uniform tariff
Move to ease procurement of renewable energy
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Private sector gets a leg up as govt introduces National Geospatial Policy
The National Geospatial Policy, notified by the Department of Science and Technology on Dec 30, spelt out 13 milestones for the country to achieve to have a thriving geospatial industry involving private enterprises
https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/private-sector-gets-a-leg-up-as-national-geospatial-policy-gets-introduced-358616-2023-01-02
#India
The National Geospatial Policy, notified by the Department of Science and Technology on Dec 30, spelt out 13 milestones for the country to achieve to have a thriving geospatial industry involving private enterprises
https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/private-sector-gets-a-leg-up-as-national-geospatial-policy-gets-introduced-358616-2023-01-02
#India
Business Today
Private sector gets a leg up as govt introduces National Geospatial Policy
The National Geospatial Policy, notified by the Department of Science and Technology on Dec 30, spelt out 13 milestones for the country to achieve to have a thriving geospatial industry involving private enterprises
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Govt starts probe into circuit board dumping by China, Hong Kong.
#India #Trade
https://mybs.in/2cBW82o
#India #Trade
https://mybs.in/2cBW82o
Business-Standard
Govt starts probe into circuit board dumping by China, Hong Kong
Tech : India imported PCBs worth $478 million from China and Hong Kong during the April-October period, constituting 55 per cent of the total
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Bangladesh military interested in acquiring ๐ฎ๐ณ HAL Dhruv.
#Defence
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-eyes-bangladesh-as-market-for-range-of-military-hardware-101672753197985.html
#Defence
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-eyes-bangladesh-as-market-for-range-of-military-hardware-101672753197985.html
Hindustan Times
India eyes Bangladesh as market for range of military hardware
During recent visits to India, Bangladesh Air Force personnel visited facilities where such aircraft are maintained, the people said. Bangladesh Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, toured facilities in Chandigarh and Mumbai during a visitโฆ
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"No rhinos poached in Assam in 2022 for 1st time in 45 years
Others "
Officials credited sincere, concerted and coordinated efforts of the stateโs forest and police departments for zero poaching in 2022
#Environment
https://t.co/nSaTdQbqbt
Others "
Officials credited sincere, concerted and coordinated efforts of the stateโs forest and police departments for zero poaching in 2022
#Environment
https://t.co/nSaTdQbqbt
Hindustan Times
No rhinos poached in Assam in 2022 for 1st time in 45 years
Officials credited sincere, concerted and coordinated efforts of the stateโs forest and police departments for zero poaching in 2022
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Eight CRPF companies will be deployed in Poonch and Rajouri districts from nearby locations of deployment in J-K while 10 CRPF companies are being rushed from Delhi #Defence
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https://t.co/ag5Rbjrgh7
The Economic Times
Amid attacks on civilians, Centre to deploy 18 additional CRPF companies in Jammu and Kashmir
As per inputs, eight CRPF companies will be deployed very soon from nearby locations of deployment in Jammu and Kashmir while 10 CRPF companies are being rushed from Delhi.
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India and France will likely sign a deal of 26 Rafale M for Indian Navy in March when French president Emmanuel Macron will visit India.
#Defence
#Defence
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US-based drone manufacturer General Atomics has signed an agreement with Indian forging company Bharat Forge(BFL) to manufacture main landing gear components, subassemblies, and assemblies of remotely piloted aircraft. ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ค๐บ๐ฒ
#MakeInIndia #Defence #Drones
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J&K received investments worth 1084 crs in the past 3 years #Economy
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Union Cabinet Approves Rs 2,614 Crore Investment For 382 Megawatt Sunni Dam Hydroelectric Project In Himachal #Infra #Water #Energy
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Swarajyamag
Union Cabinet Approves Rs 2,614 Crore Investment For 382 Megawatt Sunni Dam Hydroelectric Project In Himachal
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