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India considering to develop monkeypox vaccine; SII CEO says no rush

While 3 cases have been reported from Kerala, one was reported in the national capital. India has now started discussions with vaccine makers to develop a monkeypox vaccine

HP CM seeks special assistance from Niti Aayog for Mandi greenfield airport

He also sought a special grant of Rs 1,000 crore in the current financial year to strengthen air connectivity in the state.

UP climbs to 7th rank in NITI Aayog's India Innovation Index 2021

Uttar Pradesh has improved its performance by 2 places, bagging 7th rank in India Innovation Index 2021 - a comprehensive tool for the evaluation and development of the country's innovation ecosystem

Karnataka, Manipur, Cahandigarh top NITI ranking for innovation, growth

Chhattisgarh is last among major states in index based on seven broad parameters and 66 indicators

Centre asks states to increase testing, vaccination amid recent Covid surge

Reviews Covid-19 situation in nine states where test positivity rates have been rising

Eight months after rolling back farm laws, Centre sets up MSP panel

Representatives of agriculture universities and institutions have also been included in the panel. Joint secretary (crops) in the Ministry of Agriculture will be the member secretary in the panel

Indian model of SDG localisation relevant: NITI Aayog V-C Suman Bery

'We do not have the luxury of time to develop solutions from scratch and perhaps the Indian model of SDG localisation is relevant'

CVC withdraws guidelines on public procurement as Centre issues new manual

The move is aimed at having a single authoritative source of reference as procurement executives had complained of problems over the presence of guidelines by multiple organisations in this regard

Indian gig economy to have 23.5 mn workers by 2029-30: Niti Aayog report

Think-tank recommends social security for gig workers

Another PLI scheme for textile sector to be announced soon: Piyush Goyal

There is no need to extend waiver on import duty of cotton after September, says minister.

India should seek deeper integration into EU supply chains: NITI's Bery

"Assuming a successful conclusion to the trade negotiations, India should seek deeper integration into European supply chains, presenting itself as an alternative to China," he said.

Govt to monetise assets worth Rs 75,200 cr in coal mining sector in FY23

According to the National Monetisation Pipeline, 160 coal mining assets with an estimated worth of Rs 28,747 crore have been identified for monetisation during FY22-25.

FinMin's annual Delhi Economics Conclave to be revived under new name

For its latest iteration, the economics division of the Finance Ministry has tied up with think-tank Institute of Economic Growth (IEG).

Delhi water crisis: Govt urges Haryana to release more water in Yamuna

The capital city is among 21 cities of India which have probably exhausted the ground water resources

Top headlines: RIL profits surge, L&T Infotech-Mindtree merger, and more

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Saturday

CSR report shows truth about Covid deaths, says NITI Aayog member VK Paul

The NITI Aayog member denied the claims made by some international media reports that Covid-19 deaths are eight times more than that is being reported in India

MP govt to give Rs 900 per month to farmers rearing indigenous cows

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also informed that the MP government is going to start special activities to promote natural farming in 100 villages each across 52 districts of the state

India to meet half of its energy needs from renewable by 2030: NITI member

He was addressing the Norway-India Business Summit 2022 organized by CII in association with the Embassy of Norway

Natural farming need of the hour, says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Addressing the 'National Workshop on Innovative Agriculture' organised by NITI Aayog, Kant further said India is now an exporter of wheat and rice

Does draft battery-swapping policy address all concerns of the industry?

Amid e-scooters erupting in flames, the govt has come out with a draft on battery-swapping policy with a host of incentives. Will swapping address the safety concerns facing the electric two-wheelers?