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Government considers new panel to take over privatisation of state-run companies
Bloomberg
UPDATED ON FEB 15, 2021 05:05 PM IST
The panel will replace bureaucrats, who currently manage privatization, as well as minority stake sales, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

14 regions log zero Covid deaths in 24 hrs: Government
By Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 04, 2021 04:47 AM IST
“India’s fight against Covid-19 is bringing daily successes... Fourteen states/UTs have not reported any deaths in the last 24 hours,” said the health ministry in a statement.

States will file regular reports on polluting vehicles: Centre to SC
By Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 03, 2021 04:43 AM IST
The reports should be submitted every two months to the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas, the body set up by the Union government.

Centre may slash customs duty on gold
By Rajeev Jayaswal, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 31, 2021 05:26 AM IST
Customs field formations across the country have reported large-scale smuggling of gold mainly because of lucrative margins.

NIIF makes equity investment of less than ₹5,000 cr in 5 yrs
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 02:30 PM IST
- According to sources, NIIF has made an equity investment of ₹4,689 crore, while the co-investment by its partners stood at about ₹7,053 crore at the end of September 2020. The quasi-sovereign wealth fund's total equity investment along with partners stood at ₹11,742 crore as of September 2020.

Withdraw privacy policy updates: What Centre said in its letter to WhatsApp CEO
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Srivatsan K C
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 07:00 PM IST
From asking WhatsApp to withdraw their proposed changes to a long questionnaire, here is what the government said in its letter.

Air India pilot unions object to director’s continuation due to ‘conflict of interest’
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Ayshee Bhaduri | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 04, 2021 07:03 PM IST
In a joint letter to Air India’s CMD on Monday, the two pilot unions said that the office order, directs all participating employees to inform the headquarters and expressly forbids them from handling any policy or strategic matter with a direct or indirect bearing to the disinvestment of Air India.

Asian Development Bank to provide USD 100 million loan to upgrade power distribution in Bengaluru
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Deepali Sharma | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 04, 2021 04:22 PM IST
In parallel to underground distribution cables, over 2,800 km of fibre optical cables will be installed to strengthen communication network.

Diljit Dosanjh shares certificate from Income Tax department amid reports of IT probe against him
By HT Entertainment Desk, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 04, 2021 07:05 PM IST
Actor Diljit Dosanjh dismissed reports of an impeding Income Tax probe against him and also shared a certificate given to him by the department for his contribution.

Tibetans-in-exile set to vote in first phase of global election
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times/Dharamshala, Dharamshala
UPDATED ON JAN 03, 2021 12:49 AM IST
Around 150 candidates are vying for 45 seats of members of parliament, while 8 candidates are in the fray for post of president

Subscription for sovereign gold bonds starts today: All you need to know
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Deepali Sharma | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 12:32 PM IST
RBI says, the investors will be compensated at a fixed rate of 2.50 percent per annum payable semi-annually on the nominal value.

PM Cares ‘owned, controlled and established’ by govt, says Centre
By Deeksha Bhardwaj | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2020 04:50 AM IST
In an earlier reply, the government had said the fund was not owned, controlled or “substantially financed by any government”.

Rijiju inaugurates eight Khelo India State Centre of Excellence
By Press Trust of India | Kohima
UPDATED ON DEC 22, 2020 07:45 PM IST
The KISCE inaugurated in other states are Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha and Telangana.

Why am I being chosen for Covid-19 vaccine and 5 other FAQs for frontline workers
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 18, 2020 07:05 PM IST
The FAQs range from answering which groups will be administered the Covid-19 vaccine in the first phase, preventive measures that need to be followed even after receiving the vaccine dosage and the potential common side- effects people should watch out for after taking the drug.

BALCO CEO, Abhijit Pati recognised amongst most promising business leaders of Asia 20-21
UPDATED ON DEC 18, 2020 05:37 PM IST
Alumnus of the Calcutta University, Mr. Abhijit Pati started his career as an engineer with Indian Aluminium Company (a subsidiary of ALCAN, Canadian Major Aluminium Producer) in the year 1989.

Celebrating the true essence of Indian craftsmanship, Taneira commemorates its anniversary
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta | Mumbai, Maharashtra
UPDATED ON DEC 17, 2020 06:04 PM IST
Taneira has made a significant mark in the ethnic-wear category and received enduring support from customers across the country. Taneira has continuously strived to address the evolving needs of progressive Indian women.

Sports Ministry recognises yogasana as competitive sport
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Shivani Kale | New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 17, 2020 05:11 PM IST
The Sports Ministry on Thursday formally recognised yogasana as a competitive sport, which will enable the ancient practice to avail government funding.

National Energy Conservation Day today: What is the day all about
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Deepali Sharma | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 14, 2020 06:23 PM IST
BEE uses the occasion to spread awareness amongst the masses regarding energy efficiency and the need to go green.

Railways troubleshooters to help fight cybersecurity breaches
By Anisha Dutta | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 14, 2020 04:50 AM IST
The Prime Minister’s directive followed an alarming increase in the number of breaches and attempted breaches of government computer systems.

India, Nepal review progress on wide-ranging bilateral agenda
By Asian News International | Posted by Nilavro Ghosh | Kathmandu, Nepal
PUBLISHED ON DEC 07, 2020 05:26 PM IST
The virtual meeting was led by commerce secretaries of both countries. The IGC is the apex bilateral mechanism to review and set the way forward for further enhancing bilateral trade and economic ties.

Trident Group to train 1,500 people under Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times/Ludhiana, Ludhiana
UPDATED ON DEC 05, 2020 12:35 AM IST
The trades to be covered under the training program are apparel and textiles and the five districts being targeted for the scheme are Barnala, Bathinda, Sangrur, Fazilka and Mansa.

Big trouble for coal fired power plants?
UPDATED ON NOV 25, 2020 06:19 PM IST
Many new chimneys will spit acid and power plants will have to reduce capacity to prevent environmental disaster.

More than half of 20-year-olds in India’s metros likely to develop diabetes in lifetime: Study
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta | New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 24, 2020 02:37 PM IST
More than half of men, and nearly two thirds of women currently aged 20 years in India could develop diabetes in their life time, with most of those cases likely to be type 2 diabetes.

Plea in Delhi HC seeks FIR against Mehbooba Mufti over flag remark
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times/New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 24, 2020 12:58 AM IST
Advocate Vineet Jindal in his plea said Mehbooba Mufti has used “derogatory and instigating” statements against the duly elected Indian government.

A start-up from Haryana is quietly disrupting the commercial vehicle industry
PUBLISHED ON NOV 23, 2020 01:32 PM IST
IPLTech Electric has designed rugged electric MHCVs within the $80k-120k price range.

Nagrota attack: MEA expresses ‘serious concern’, says attempt to derail DDC election
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 21, 2020 07:20 PM IST
The MEA also vocalised their concerns about any disruptions to the safe and peaceful elections that the government is aiming to conduct in Jammu and Kashmir, and summoned the Charge d’Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission.

‘Committed to partnering with the Government of India’: Twitter in its apology note
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2020 07:16 PM IST
According to Parliamentary panel’s chairperson Meenakshi Lekhi, Twitter’s deposition has come in form of an affidavit signed by Damien Karien, Chief Privacy Officer of Twitter Inc.

This company provides a 10-day e-Invoicing implementation guarantee to get compliant quickly
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2020 05:35 PM IST
Tangentia, a global digital transformation company has launched its e-Invoicing Gateway with a 10-day implementation guarantee with zero business disruption.

Ambala Christian cemetery in ruins amid battle for possession
By Bhavey Nagpal | Hindustan Times, Ambala, Ambala
UPDATED ON NOV 17, 2020 11:18 PM IST
One party claims burial ground belongs to the Church of England, another says it’s common property belonging to the Christian community with the government of India as the landlord and the British high commissioner holding occupancy rights

Notices to Centre, Punjab over handing over hydro project to Himachal
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times/Shimla, Shimla
UPDATED ON NOV 07, 2020 06:22 PM IST