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Why PLI scheme in IT hardware sector hasn't taken off despite laptop demand

Imports shoot up as local production remains way short of expectations

Food export restrictions to give priority to 'vulnerable countries': Centre

India clarified that it has placed export restrictions on wheat to ensure that the countries in need are given priority and reiterated that it will help those facing food shortages because war

New social media laws in response to rights violations, says Centre

The Indian government last week released a draft of changes to its IT law that would require companies to "respect the rights accorded to the citizens under the constitution of India"

Hope to achieve target of operating 1st bullet train in 2026: Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said they are confident of achieving the target of running the country's first bullet train between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat in 2026

India's economic slowdown pronounced, BJP has no answers: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the BJP government over the state of the economy, saying the per capita income of Indians is dropping but the government is suffering from "policy bankruptcy"

Govt's cybersecurity rules risk creating 'environment of fear': Tech firms

Indian cybersecurity rules due to come into force later this month will create an "environment of fear rather than trust", a body representing top tech companies has warned the government

Co-op societies can now procure goods from public procurement portal GeM

The decision is expected to help cooperatives in getting competitive prices through an open and transparent process

Govt slashes base import price of palm oil; raises rate of soyoil

India has slashed the base import prices of crude and refined palm oil, while raising the price of crude soyoil, the government said in a statement

Before 2014, corruption was viewed an essential part of govt: PM Modi

Before 2014, corruption was viewed as an essential part of government, PM Modi told a rally in Shimla and asserted the BJP-led dispensation at the Centre has a zero-tolerance policy towards graft

JSW Steel to sustain Europe shipments without passing on cost of export tax

JSW Steel Ltd, will continue to supply products to its buyers in Europe without passing on any increase in costs despite New Delhi's decision to impose an export tax, a senior company official said

Trapped in scams before 2014, India now achieving new heights: PM Modi

As the BJP-led Central government completes its 8 years in office today, PM Modi on Monday targeted the Congress and said that the country was trapped in scams and nepotism before 2014

Developing infra, connectivity in northeast Centre's key focus: Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre is laying emphasis on infrastructure and connectivity development in the Northeastern region

Modi govt's popularity highest since start of Covid pandemic, shows survey

Approval ratings of Modi's government have risen to the highest since the pandemic though there's lingering concerns over the surging prices of essential items and unemployment, latest survey showed

MeitY issues draft norms to mobilise non-personal citizen data with govt

MeitY has issued a draft National Data Governance Framework to mobilise non-personal data of citizens for use by both public and private entities to improve services

Centre to develop framework to check fake reviews on e-commerce websites

Department of Consumer Affairs held meeting with stakeholders including Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance and Tata to discuss issues arising due to fake and deceptive online reviews

India criticises OIC-IPHRC for comments on court ruling on Yasin Malik

India described as "unacceptable" the comments made by OIC-IPHRC criticising New Delhi for the court ruling against Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik

Indifference towards tech use in governance before 2014 hurt poor: PM Modi

PM Modi said there was an environment of "indifference" towards the use of technology in governance before 2014 due to which the poor and the middle class suffered the most

Shell may sell Russian LNG plant stake to Indian consortium: Report

Shell seeks to sell 27.5% stake in Sakhalin-2 plant; Shell in talks with group of several Indian firms, say sources

Govt notifies new vehicle insurance rates, will be applicable from June 1

A discount of about 15% and 7.5% on the premium has been allowed for electric and hybrid electric vehicles, respectively

Q4 GDP growth may be less than 3%: SBI study flags 'forecaster's nightmare'

Lender's chief economic advisor says projection for economy is clouded by significant uncertainties.