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G20 presidency has been a resounding success. With 112 outcomes and documents, India's presidency more than doubled the substantive work done under other presidencies.

India's vegetable oil imports rose 33 per cent year-on- year to 18.66 lakh tonne in August due to lower duties and a revival of demand after a fall in domestic rates, according to industry body SEA.

Amit Shah, on Thursday greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Hindi Diwas.«Best wishes to all my family members on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. I wish that Hindi language will continue to strengthen the thread of national unity and goodwill,» the Prime Minister wrote on X (formerly twitter). Extending his warm wishes, Home Minister Shah in a message said,«India has been a country of diverse languages.

Company Law Committee by one year.

Belgium said on Thursday it would review potential health risks linked to Apple's iPhone 12, raising the prospect that more European countries might ban the model after France ordered a halt to sales due to breaches of radiation exposure limits. However, there seemed to be no immediate prospect of an EU-wide ban as the European Commission said it would wait for feedback from other EU countries before deciding on any action.

G20 summit in New Delhi, which accepted the African Union as a full-fledged group member in a historic decision, pushed this agenda forward. In Paris, we asked for a world where poverty is eliminated, the health of our planet is preserved and vulnerable countries are better equipped to face the crises that arise from climate change and conflicts. To meet these goals, we must leverage all sources of finance and remain united.

WiseX, India's leading neo-realty investment platform, in collaboration with Integrow Asset Management has launched the country's first sector-specific real estate portfolio management services (PMS). The portfolio will be managed by Integrow Asset Management and powered by WiseX’s proprietary technology.

Enforcement Directorate summoned Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha in connection to the Delhi Excise policy case, K Kavitha has said that it is clearly a politically motivated summon and we will take legal recourse. BRS MLC K Kavitha while addressing the conference said, «From the beginning I have been saying the same thing, it is clearly a politically motivated summon. We will take legal recourse.

While the country has 85 lakh tonnes of sugar, enough for three and a half months, it has imported sufficient edible oil taking advantage of the rock bottom global prices. The September rains have allayed any concern about productivity of sugarcane in the upcoming sugar year which starts from October, Chopra added. Recently sugar prices rose due to rumours of crop failure and shortage. Data compiled by Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) showed that India imported 18.52 lakh tonnes (lt) of edible oil in August, against 13.75 lt a year ago, registering a growth of 34.69 per cent.

«Check your receipt! If you paid your visa application fee before October 1, 2022, and have not scheduled an interview yet, book now,» the US Embassy in India issued a warning this week. Certain extensions were granted during the pandemic, but these extensions expire September 30, it added. Visa applicants typically have 365 days from the date of payment to schedule an appointment before the payment expires. If you paid your fee prior to October 1, 2022, you must schedule an interview (or submit your interview waiver application, if you are eligible) before September 30, 2023.

Volkswagen AG is cutting temporary workers at its main electric-vehicle factory in Germany after the phaseout of a subsidy in the country caused demand for its EVs to drop.

The Soviet Union ultimately collapsed from internal contradictions related to a faltering ideology, limited free speech, economic mismanagement, deteriorating international influence and an inability to deliver on promises of a better life that were painfully obvious to all but were not, for fear of brutal reprisal, discussed publicly until near the very end. Justin Trudeau’s leftist woke government is afflicted by similar if milder contradictions that in our free country the aggrieved population living under them is discussing quite openly — which suggests the government’s dissolution will come faster.

LONDON : Russia has stepped up imports of the aluminium feedstock alumina from India in recent months to supply its vast Siberian plants, a move that diversifies the sanctions-hit country's supply, helps reduce dependence on China and cuts costs. After invading Ukraine, the world's second biggest producer of aluminium lost two crucial sources of alumina, used to make aluminium metal, as a refinery in Ukraine suspended production and Australia banned supplies to Russia. While Russia and China are on friendly terms, aluminium production in China is rising, leaving less price flexibility for Russia to buy alumina.

economic development and ecology for sustainable growth, the CM explained. “Our growth model is a balanced one," the chief minister told reporters.

Juspay, India's leading payments company, has partnered with Yes Bank to launch HyperUPI, NPCI's plug-in SDK that enables in-app UPI payments in merchant apps. Merchants can now offer simple “1-click UPI experiences" in their Android and iOS apps without having to become an official UPI app.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 13: GS Caltex, a leading name in the automotive lubricants industry, is proud to announce the launch of its flagship service centers, Kixx Smart Bike Stations, at Kondapur in Hyderabad. With decades of experience, GS Caltex has consistently delivered top-notch lubricants for various automotive and industrial applications. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone for GS Caltex as it reaffirms its commitment to providing unparalleled service excellence to motorcycle enthusiasts in the region.

toh aaj Modi ko itni mehnat nahi karni padhti [then Modi wouldn’t have to work this hard today]’. Speaking at the function, PM Modi said, “Congress gave a guarantee of empowering the poor of the country... If Congress had fulfilled its guarantee, toh aaj Modi ko itni mehnat nahi karni padhti...Modi had guaranteed that he would empower the poor of the country and today you are seeing the results.

The United States is sanctioning more than 150 businesses and individuals as it tries to crack down on evasion and deny Russia access to technology, money and financial channels that fuel Moscow's war in Ukraine

OIML certificates — mandatory certification required for measuring instruments, said Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs on Thursday. The OIML — International Organisation of Legal Metrology — is an international standard-setting body which develops regulations, standards and related documents for use by legal metrology authorities and industry. Established in 1955, headquartered in Paris, harmonises international regulations of measuring instruments like clinical thermometers, alcohol breath analysers, radar speed measuring instruments, ship tanks found at ports, and petrol dispensing units. «It is a single certificate accepted worldwide, » said Singh adding that this would help manufacturers of measuring devices in India help get the certificate faster and also earn foreign exchange for the country as international manufacturers are applying for the certificate in India. India is the 13th country to become an issuing authority.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said that the Government has chart out a plan to promote fruit wine industry in the State. He said that a robust policy has been put in place to promote a thriving ecosystem that links tourism, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and job creation through the promotion of local fruit winemakers. Speaking at the launch of North East Wine Incubation Centre at Mawdiangdiang in Shillong, the Chief Minister recalled moment when he encountered a homemade pineapple wine with a simple, handcrafted label on a beer bottle, which stemmed the idea to devise strategy to promote professional wine making and packaging. “Despite the unimpressive packaging, the wine inside was exceptional.

In a discussion paper, issued Thursday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has invited views on initiatives to increase digital connectivity, digital affordability and digital literacy. It has also sought suggestions on steps needed to make satellite internet a viable option for providing connectivity in remote/ inaccessible areas. “While availability of basic access infrastructure is a necessary condition for digital inclusion, it cannot be treated as a sufficient condition.