Western Retailer groups find serious fire safety flaws in most of 1700 RMG factories in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, most of the 1700 Ready-Made Garment (RMG) factories inspected under two Western Retailer groups, set up under an ILO-funded inspection project, have found to have serious fire safety flaws. The inspection findings have been shared with government review panel. Industries Minister Amir...

CBI files revised closure report in a coal block allocation case in a Delhi court today

Agreement on power trading between Nepal and India will be given a final shape today

Andaman & Nicobar State Co-op Bank plans to inaugurate 14 more branches

The Andaman and Nicobar State Cooperative Bank plans to inaugurate 14 more branches throughout the Islands shortly.It has brought all its branches under the Core Banking system.Rupay Kissan Credit Cards and Rupay Debit Cards would also be given to all eligible account holders, said its Managing Dire...

Malaysia wish to invest Rs. 10 thousand cr in Rajasthan road sector

Malaysia has expressed its interest to invest Rs. 10 thousand crore in road sector in Rajasthan.PWD Minister of Rajasthan Yunus Khan said that Malaysian Government showed its interest in two Mega highways projects in the state.Mr Khan said that these road projects will be constructed on PPP mode.He ...

Govt to form research team to find antidote for disease inflicting coffee crop

Good show by BJP in state polls to give boost to eco reforms: Assocham

Industry body Assocham said today that show by BJP in Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly polls will give further impetus to the Modi government to push ahead with key economic reforms, including GST. In a statement it said, new governments in these two States will bring in much better coordination bet...

Centre slashes diesel prices by 3.37 rupees; Relaunches DBT scheme

The Government has decided to de-regulate diesel prices. The prices of fuel will now be linked to market. As per the decision, diesel prices have been reduced by 3.37 rupees per litre in Delhi which came into effect from last midnight. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting in New Delhi yesterd...

FDI in Pakistan slips by 26 pc in Q2

Foreign investors shied away from investing in Pakistan as Foreign Direct Investment fell by 26 per cent in the quarter of July to September this fiscal year, official figures showed. According to figures available with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, FDI fell by 26 per cent in the second quarter, ...

Last date of filing of TDS/TCS statements extended for AP, Odisha, J&K

Last date for filing of TDS/TCS statements for the 2nd Quarter of current financial year has been extended for the deductors and collectors in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Jammu and Kashmir.The Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the date in view of recent natural calamities in the s...