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India among 10 nations set to face USTR probe for taxing digital service companiesSubscriber Only
June 04, 2020 03:00 IST
While still in its initial stages, experts said that in the backdrop of an increasingly crippled WTO, the move could signal the start of more unilateral action by the Donald Trump administration.
Thu, Jun 04, 2020
Cellphones, jewellery, textiles: Govt identifies 10 sectors to cut importsSubscriber Only
June 03, 2020 03:00 IST
Sectors already identified by the Department of Promotion for Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in consultation with other ministries include capital goods and machinery, mobile and electronics, gems and jewellery, pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments.
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
Most-watched antiviral remdesivir cleared for use in ‘severe’ Covid casesSubscriber Only
June 02, 2020 04:31 IST
The regulator, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), is learned to have decided against extending the use of the drug to 10 days, based on existing evidence presented to it at the time of approval.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
CDSCO faces CIC ire over ‘misplaced’ 2013 report on ‘irregular’ approval to drugsSubscriber Only
June 02, 2020 03:02 IST
CDSCO had been advised to streamline the process of digitising its records.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
Hospitalisation expenses for non-COVID & COVID treatment rise up to 50%: InsurersSubscriber Only
June 01, 2020 03:01 IST
A representation by FICCI on the costing of COVID-19 beds for the private sector estimated the cost of PPEs to run into around Rs 10,000 per patient per day.
Mon, Jun 01, 2020
Amid worries over high level of pulses inflation, RBI Guv calls for re-appraisal of import dutiesSubscriber Only
May 23, 2020 02:01 IST
Food inflation — which had eased in February and March — had “suddenly reversed” and surged 8.6 per cent in April “as supply disruptions took their toll immune to the ongoing demand compression”, said Shaktikant Das.
Sat, May 23, 2020
Out of AICTE purview, students in pvt medical, deemed universities under pressure to pay tuition feesSubscriber Only
May 20, 2020 01:10 IST
A circular issued by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on April 15 had instructed institutes and colleges under it not to insist on payment of fees, including admission fees, during the lockdown.
Wed, May 20, 2020
Keeping old shirt on: As buyers turn cautious & stick to past designs, sector sees dip in ordersSubscriber Only
May 19, 2020 03:01 IST
Exports in the textiles sector witnessed a steep drop in April. For instance, shipments from Tirupur plummeted nearly 90 per cent to around Rs 225 crore that month due to a combination of low demand and the nationwide lockdown, according to Tirupur Exporters Association executive secretary S Sakthivel.
Tue, May 19, 2020
Footwear, textiles, pharma, electronics in Centre’s list of sectors to push self relianceSubscriber Only
May 18, 2020 03:06 IST
The government, which identified these industries and several others as having “unnecessary” imports, plans to improve the quality of domestically made products and discourage these imports “as fast as possible”.
Mon, May 18, 2020
Monetary, regulatory support can help agri industry account for 20% of exports by 2025, say expertsSubscriber Only
May 16, 2020 00:29 IST
The government will have to implement more measures to make these sectors more efficient and competitive, experts said.
Sat, May 16, 2020
Self-reliant India: Which sectors depend on imports, and which do notSubscriber Only
May 13, 2020 19:20 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said Indians need to become “vocal for local”. Yet, how self reliant are India’s industries currently and how soon can they step up?
Thu, May 14, 2020
Admissions under critical care see sharp fall under Ayushman BharatSubscriber Only
May 06, 2020 05:46 IST
According to data provided by the National Health Authority (NHA), the number of treatments for 825 types of unique critical non-Covid procedures by both private and government facilities across the country dropped over 20 per cent between February and April.
Wed, May 06, 2020
From capital to labour to credit, small firms on the brink, have emergency wishlist for govtSubscriber Only
May 05, 2020 05:39 IST
Given that this sector is responsible for an estimated 11 crore jobs and accounts for 30 per cent of the GDP, and a prolonged crisis could infect the entire economy.
Tue, May 05, 2020
Salons to stores to cafes: small services stare at end of roadSubscriber Only
May 04, 2020 05:43 IST
Wait for safety net as Covid threatens operations built on savings, struggle
Mon, May 04, 2020
Extra cost, empty OPDs: Covid hits revenue modelSubscriber Only
May 02, 2020 04:20 IST
In some states, private hospitals, especially in Tier II or Tier III cities, bank on business from non-Covid patients and are wary of the ‘mahamari aspatal’ tag.
Sat, May 02, 2020
Sealing fears, dip in patients, wary staff are making private hospitals play safeSubscriber Only
May 01, 2020 04:20 IST
Private hospitals fear admitting Covid patients will expose their frontline staff to infection, and this could attract adverse action.
Fri, May 01, 2020
Covid fight: Govt system in front, private hospitals do the distancingSubscriber Only
April 30, 2020 04:40 IST
Private hospitals, which account for two-thirds of hospital beds in India, and almost 80 per cent of available ventilators, are handling less than 10 per cent of this critical load.
Thu, Apr 30, 2020
DPIIT, CAIT join hands to enable kiranas’ foray into e-comm spaceSubscriber Only
April 25, 2020 01:24 IST
The DPIIT has joined hands with CAIT for development of this platform, which, according to sources, is expected to be launched in a staggered manner starting early next week.
Sat, Apr 25, 2020
Explained: Why India tightened FDI rules, and why it’s China that’s upsetSubscriber Only
April 23, 2020 00:49 IST
China’s FDI has grown five-fold since 2014 and, as of December 2019, its cumulative investment in India exceeded $8 billion.
Thu, Apr 23, 2020
Industry says facing Covid penalty threat, asks Centre for clarificationSubscriber Only
April 22, 2020 04:35 IST
Owners of small businesses are also concerned over the instruction to offer residential facilities to workers, so as to ensure they are not exposed to the virus, saying this might not be possible for them unlike larger units.
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
China says new FDI norms violate WTO; officials say others put firewalls tooSubscriber Only
April 21, 2020 04:40 IST
According to the amendments to India’s consolidated FDI Policy, 2017, while non-resident entities can continue to invest in India, except in prohibited sectors or activities, firms in neighbouring countries will have to seek approval.
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
E-commerce firms barred from delivery of non-essentialsSubscriber Only
April 19, 2020 12:10 IST
In its April 15 guidelines, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had said e-commerce companies would be allowed and “vehicles used by e-commerce operators will be allowed to ply with necessary permissions”.
Mon, Apr 20, 2020
Eye on China, govt nod made must for FDI from neighbouring countriesSubscriber Only
April 19, 2020 04:02 IST
According to amendments to India’s consolidated FDI Policy, 2017, while non-resident entities can continue to invest in India, except in prohibited sectors or activities, firms in neighbouring countries will have to seek approval.
Sun, Apr 19, 2020
Amid pandemic, drug regulator asks chemists to help ensure sufficient stock of 55 key medicinesSubscriber Only
April 18, 2020 01:47 IST
The 55 drugs include those to treat low blood pressure like adrenaline and atropine, arrhythmia drug amiodarone, muscle relaxant fentanyl, nebulisation medication salbutamol and antibiotics like amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin and metronidazole.
Sat, Apr 18, 2020
Bright spot in UP: 400 samples from 8 districts test negative in pool testingSubscriber Only
April 17, 2020 01:21 IST
Pool testing is to be conducted in areas with low prevalence of COVID-19 and is done by testing multiple samples in a go using the RT-PCR method. In this case, around five swab samples are being tested together in the same vial.
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