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March 08, 2024

Airbus Helicopters H160 gets DGCA type certification

Airbus' H160 helicopter Aas been granted the letter of type acceptance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marking a significant milestone for the rotorcraft that will pave the way for its entry into the Indian market.

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EAM Jaishankar on global trends - Questions China's motives, sees India-Japan partnership in re-globalization

India's External Affairs addressing the Raisina Roundtable in Tokyo, expressed concerns over the state of India-China relations amidst the border standoff.

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India's auto sales boom, February sees 13% surge across all vehicle segments

In February 2024, India’s automobile retail sector witnessed a significant uptick, with sales surging by 13% year-on-year, as reported by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

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VAISHNAW FORESEES SURGE IN MOBILE EXPORTS AND JOBS, CALLS FOR ECONOMIC LAW REFORM

UM highlighted India’s shift to a top-five global growth engine, attributing it to government efforts across sectors, lifting 25 crore people out of poverty and enhancing international sporting achievements

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Gender Pay Gap Concerns 23% Of Salaried Women In India, Says Survey

A recent survey conducted by Crisil and DBS Bank India has shed light on the perceptions and experiences of salaried and self-employed women in India regarding gender-based pay gaps and workplace biases.

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8 NBFCs to raise $2 bn via ECB amid positive outlook for Indian firms

Eight non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), including a government-owned infrastructure finance company, are planning to raise over $2 billion through external commercial borrowing (ECB), with prospects for Indian firms in overseas markets being conducive.

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PM MODI LAUNCHES RS 5,000 CRORE AGRI-ECONOMY PROJECT IN SRINAGAR

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated initiatives worth nearly Rs 5,000 crore for boosting the agri-economy in Jammu and Kashmir

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Health Ministry to consult states on standardizing healthcare costs

The Ministry of Health is set to engage in consultations with state governments this week to seek recommendations for establishing uniform charges for treatment at healthcare facilities nationwide.

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AAR rules processed pulses to attract GST

Processed pulses obtained after dehusking and splitting the grains are unlike whole pulse grains and not agricultural produce, making them liable to goods and services tax (GST), ordered the Andhra Pradesh authority for advance rulings (AAR).

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SingTel Sells 0.8% stake in Bharti Airtel for $711M to GQG partners

Singapore Telecommunications, also known as SingTel, announced on Thursday that it has sold a small portion (0.8 per cent) of its ownership in Bharti Airtel to US investment firm GQG Partners.

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Call for govt caution in AI regulation discourse

Indians are among the most innovative people in the world — until their government gets involved.

2 mins

GOOGLEANDINDIAN DEVELOPERS PAUSE BILLING DISPUTE FOR 4 MONTHS

A 120-day period has been agreed upon to come up with a solution that is non-monopolistic and reflects free-market forces

1 min

PHILIPPINES TO NO LONGER LOOK TO CHINA FOR FUNDING 3 RLY PROJECTS

The three rail projects were among the outcomes of Duterte’s Build, Build, Build” infrastructure development initiative, which mostly depended on utilising China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s BRI) then-seemingly limitless financial resources, Strangio opines

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Pak's changes in structure of gas pipeline project disappoint Russians

The Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline project has been marred by a series of changes and a lack of progress, much to the disappointment of Moscow. Amid U.S. sanctions on Russian entities, Pakistani officials have been struggling to maintain a consistent structure for the project and make headway on the commercial deal, as reported by The Express Tribune.

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Supreme Court Enhanced Motor Accident Compensation: Deceased Was Multi Tasking, Not Doing 9-5 Job

The Supreme Court in the case Vethambal And Others Versus. The Oriental Insurance Company And Others observed and has enhanced the compensation in a motor accident claim after taking note of the fact that the deceased was deriving income from multiple jobs.

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Police find no proof of gift deed in 16cr 'Fraud' at optician company

Mumbai police’s economic offences wing recently submitted a chargesheet against Jagdish Gangar and Surendra Gangar, directors of leading optician brand Gangar Optician, popularly known as Gangar Eyenation, for allegedly illegally transferring his shares in the company in their name and causing a loss of Rs 16-20 crore.

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