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Govt to bring law to curb child abuse material on internet: Minister

Centre working on a Digital India Act to incorporate new rules for stopping internet-aided circulation of illegal, criminal and child sexual abuse material, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar said

NCLT allows merger of HDFC's two subsidiaries with HDFC Capital Advisors

NCLT on Friday gave its approval for the merger of HDFC Property Ventures and HDFC Venture Capital with HDFC Capital Advisors, taking the merger of the parent with HDFC Bank a step closer

SC lowers criterion for appointment as president, member of consumer forums

The Supreme Court Friday said lawyers and professionals with 10 years of experience will be eligible for appointment as President and member of the state consumer commission and district forums

Safety, trust can't be sacrificed at altar of freedom of speech: MoS

MoS Chandrasekhar asserted that freedom of speech cannot be a cover for criminality, illegality and user harm, and emphasised that intermediaries have to be accountable for content on their platforms

Mansukh Mandaviya, Ashwini Vaishnaw flag off Jan Aushadhi train

Union ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday flagged off a Jan Aushadhi train as part of the week long celebrations to commemorate the scheme

RBI puts restrictions on Musiri Urban Co-operative Bank; caps withdrawal

The Reserve Bank of India imposed a Rs 5,000 cap on withdrawals by individual customers from Tamil Nadu-based Musiri Urban Co-operative Bank as part of several restrictions slapped on the lender

Axis Mutual Fund aim for Rs 50 cr from new fund in primary subscription

Axis Mutual Fund aims to collect around Rs 50 crore from the new fund it is launching next Monday during the primary subscription period

Licenses of 6 cough syrup makers suspended for rule violations, Maha govt

The Maharashtra government told the state Legislative Assembly on Friday that the licenses of six manufacturers of cough syrups in the state have been suspended for not following the rules

NCLAT dismisses ex-Sintex Industries CMD Rahul Patel's plea on insolvency

NCLAT has dismissed the plea of Rahul Arunprasad Patel, former chairman and managing director of Sintex Industries, challenging the insolvency case initiated against the debt-ridden textiles maker

Mysore Silk, Kangra Tea, Thanjavur Paintings granted GI tag: DPIIT

As many as 429 products like Mysore Silk, Kangra Tea and Thanjavur Paintings have been granted Geographical Indications (GIs) tag as on date, including 31 foreign goods

Himachal cabinet nod to implementation of Old Pension Scheme from April 1

The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday decided to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) from April 1 in the state, according to an official statement issued here

President Murmu to launch 'Catch the Rain-2023' campaign on Saturday

President Droupadi Murmu will launch the Catch the Rain-2023' on Saturday as part of efforts to turn conservation of water into a mass campaign in the run-up to the monsoon season

Centre to get industry partners under SAMARTH scheme for skill development

The government plans to rope in more industry partners to increase the pace of training under its flagship SAMARTH scheme for skill development in the textile sector, a senior official said on Friday

Raj govt mulls giving customise benefits to attract Rs 12,000-cr investment

SEC discussed a project for providing customised package of benefits under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) to pave way to attract investments up to Rs 11,993.48 crore in the state

Poor sleep linked to increased risk of heart diseases, says study

Women with poor sleep were likely to experience two years more of compromised cardiovascular health compared to healthy sleepers, while men experienced more than two years

Cash-starved Pak to receive another $1.3 billion from ally China

Pakistan will get another $1.3 bn from all-weather ally China to shore up its fast-depleting forex reserves, Finance Minister said, days after cash-strapped country received $700 mn from Beijing

Domestic poultry industry to grow 8-10% in 2023-24, finds a report

Domestic poultry industry is expected to grow 8-10% in FY24, driven by volumes following stable demand, higher penetration of processed chicken as well as value-added products, a report said

Indian Energy Exchange trade volume falls 7% to 8,200 mn units in February

The total trade volume at the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) declined seven per cent to 8,200 million units in February on an annual basis, due to lower availability of electricity

Centre committed to making policies for self-reliant India: Subhas Sarkar

Union Minister of State for Education Subhas Sarkar said that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre is committed to create systems, processes and policies aimed at developing a self-reliant country

Sikkim CM extends Rs 20,000 annual aid to 14,000 non-working mothers

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday distributed cheques of Rs 20,000 each to 14,000 non-working mothers under the 'Aama Yojana'