New report traces hidden connection between food loss, hunger, consumer demand and climate change
Jan 23, 2019, at 06:19 pm
Davos, Jan 23 (IBNS): While food security is a global issue, its impacts are all too often hidden.
Jan 23, 2019, at 06:13 pm
Davos, Jan 23 (IBNS): An initiative aimed at helping civil society prepare for transformation caused by the Fourth Industrial Revolution was launched today by the World Economic Forum.
Cabinet approves creation of the National Bench of GSTAT
Jan 23, 2019, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the creation of National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
Nissan launches the new KICKS in Kolkata
Jan 23, 2019, at 05:01 pm
Kolkata, Jan 23: Carmaker Nissan on Wednesday launched its much-awaited Intelligent SUV, the new Nissan KICKS in Kolkata.
India to leave behind US in terms of steel consumption this year: Chaudhary Birender Singh
Jan 22, 2019, at 11:42 pm
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Minister of Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh on Tuesday said that the government is considering an increase in the budgetary allocation for research and development to boost the steel sector and that the country will leave behind US in terms of steel consumption this year.
BIC launches India's largest stationery factory
Jan 22, 2019, at 06:04 pm
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): BIC Cello (India) Pvt. Ltd, India’s number one pen brand and manufacturer of writing instruments, announced the opening of its largest stationery factory in Asia located near Vapi in Gujarat. BIC’s new state-of-art factory will act as the growth engine for the Indian market and also be an export hub for the parent company, Société BIC.
Jana Small Finance Bank offers limited period special Fixed Deposit rates for senior citizens
Jan 22, 2019, at 05:40 pm
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): Bengaluru-based Jana Small Finance Bank is offering 9.75 per cent interest on Fixed Deposit (FD) to senior citizens for one week, from January 22 to January 28, 2019, as part of their celebrations to mark the 70th Republic Day of India.
Global economy to see ‘steady’ growth of three per cent in 2019 despite risks, says UN
Jan 22, 2019, at 09:58 am
New York, Jan 22 (IBNS): The global economy grew at a “steady” 3.1 per cent last year and similar levels of growth are expected in 2019, but these headline figures mask growth that is uneven and often failing to reach where it is most needed, the UN’s chief economist warned on Monday.
Nepal bans Indian currency notes above Rs. 100
Jan 22, 2019, at 09:18 am
Kathmandu, Jan 22 (IBNS): Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of the Himalayan nation, has issued a circular where it has prohibited Nepali travellers, banks and financial institutions from holding or carrying and trading Indian currency note above Rs. 100.
Gartner survey shows 37 percent of organizations have implemented AI in some form
Jan 21, 2019, at 06:17 pm
London, Jan 21 (IBNS): The number of enterprises implementing artificial intelligence (AI) grew 270 percent in the past four years and tripled in the past year, according to the Gartner, Inc. 2019 CIO Survey.
Gartner survey shows global talent shortage is now the top emerging risk facing organizations
Jan 21, 2019, at 06:08 pm
London, Jan 21 (IBNS): Staff shortages have escalated in the last three months to become the top emerging riskorganizations face globally, according to Gartner, Inc.’s latest Emerging Risks Survey.
PhonePe now live across 1 million offline merchants in India
Jan 21, 2019, at 05:23 pm
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): PhonePe, a payments platform, on Monday announced that it has grown its offline merchant base to over 1 million.
Jan 21, 2019, at 04:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Billionaire fortunes in India increased by 35 percent last year – Rs 2200 crore a day - while 13.6 crore Indians who make up the poorest 10 percent of the country continued to remain in debt since 2004, a new report by Oxfam revealed on Monday.
Uprise India Foundation working towards developing entrepreneurial skills among women
Jan 21, 2019, at 04:38 pm
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Experienced and aspiring women entrepreneurs shared their views and learning at the recently concluded third edition of the Business Women Conference 2019 organised by Uprise India Foundation.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor further scales-up its “Health & Hygiene†initiatives
Jan 21, 2019, at 04:00 pm
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): In line with the continuous community development initiatives undertaken, Toyota Kirloskar Motor today handed over a Hi-Tech Ambulance to NGO - Hanuman & Ganesh Mandir Sanstha [Talashet] which specializes in health care services conducting eye camps, free eye related surgery and medical camps.
Kolkata-based real estate firm Ascon is slated to foray into education sector
Jan 21, 2019, at 03:13 pm
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS) Real estate company Ascon Infrastructure (India) Limited will expand in the field of education, said its chairman and managing director.
Arun Jaitley is expected to present interim budget next month
Jan 21, 2019, at 09:18 am
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present the interim budget before the Lok Sabha polls on Feb 1, media reports said.
Billionaire fortunes grew by $2.5 billion a day last year as poorest saw their wealth fall: Study
Jan 21, 2019, at 08:45 am
London, Jan 21 (IBNS): Billionaire fortunes increased by 12 percent last year – or $2.5 billion a day - while the 3.8 billion people who make up the poorest half of humanity saw their wealth decline by 11 percent, reveals a new report from Oxfam on Monday.
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Snapdeal announces Republic Day edition of Deals of India
Jan 18, 2019, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Snapdeal, India’s largest value-focused e-commerce marketplace, is set to kick start 5-day Republic Day edition of Deals of India on Jan 20.
Tata Motors receives BS6 compliance certification for Tata 3.8L NA SGI CNG engine
Jan 18, 2019, at 08:17 pm
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS): In the run-up to its BS6 preparations, Tata Motors on Friday announced that it has received BS6 Type Approval certificate for its 3.8L NA SGI CNG engine from ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India).
Fincare Small Finance Bank enters into Hyderabad market
Jan 18, 2019, at 07:01 pm
Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IBNS): Fincare Small Finance Bank (SFB) announced its entry into Hyderabad at a press conference, on Friday, with the launch of its branch at Banjara Hills.
Ramdas Athawale says power generation can play pivotal role in economic development
Jan 18, 2019, at 06:58 pm
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): Thermal and Hydel Power generation can play a pivotal role in economic development of the country, said Minister of State in Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale.
The Government of India and JICA sign loan agreements
Jan 18, 2019, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Loan Agreements were signed here on Friday in New Delhi between the Government of India and JICA, New Delhi under Japanese Official Development Assistance Loan Program.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches the all-new camry hybrid electric vehicle in India
Jan 18, 2019, at 04:09 pm
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Friday announced the launch of next generation high performance “All New Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle” in India.
PM Modi's employment generation incentive scheme crosses 1 crore milestone: Labour Ministry
Jan 18, 2019, at 03:13 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) At a time when political rivals are attacking the Modi government over jobs ahead of the general elections this year, the Labour Ministry said the Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY), the flagship scheme of the Government for employment generation by incentivising employers, has crossed the milestone of 1 crore beneficiaries as on Jan 14.
Bill Gates congratulates Modi govt on Ayushman Bharat's completion of 100 days
Jan 18, 2019, at 11:12 am
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): With few months left for the 2019 General Elections, the Narendra Modi government has received praises from Microsoft founder Bill Gates on completion of 100 days of Ayushman Bharat scheme.
15th Finance Commission meets Government of Tripura
Jan 17, 2019, at 03:52 pm
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): The 15th Finance Commission headed by N K Singh, had detailed discussions with the State Government of Tripura headed by the Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb.
Start-ups get partial relief as Centre eases Angel Tax exemption rules
Jan 17, 2019, at 02:13 pm
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a bid to give relief to start-up founders and investors dealing with the issue of "Angel Tax", the government has notified changes in Section 56 of the Income Tax Act, officials said on Thursday.
Lenders in talks for Jet Airways' restructuring plan, says State Bank of India
Jan 17, 2019, at 01:03 pm
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): The State Bank of India on Thursday said lenders of Jet Airways are considering a plan to resolve the debt issues faced by the Indian aviation major.
Amid financial crisis, Jet Airways assures its operations won't be impacted
Jan 17, 2019, at 12:00 am
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): Debt ridden aviation company Jet Airways on Wednesday 'denied' the conjecture that is being made about the longevity of the operations of the company by a section of the media.