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New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ministry of Steel announced on Wednesday that it will conduct an Open House to discuss issues related to the import of steel on October 27 at Udyog Bhavan's Steel Room in the national capital. Companies and associations may present their issues related to steel imports in the Open House, the Steel Ministry said in a statement. The Open House will be conducted from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm and specific time slots will be indicated via e-mail. Walk-ins will not be possible due to logistic challenges and only one representative per organisation is permitted to ensure wider participation, the statement explained. The Ministry said that any company or association having issues related to import of steel may send their request on the above e-mail to get confirmed time-slots by 11:00 am of October 24. While sending the e-mail, following information may be included : Name of the Company/Association, issue is related to SIMS/NOC/QCO/others, Name and designation of the participant (third party representation not allowed). The other information that has to be provides includes reference of SIMS/NOC application, if any; type of industry and product - Auto/Aerospace/Telecom/ Defence, etc, mention of the issue has to be made in in brief (maximum 50 words) and contact details of the nodal person (mobile number and e-mail) have to be provided, the statement further explained. The development comes in the backdrop of India's steel industry facing challenges from cheaper imports, particularly from China, which is putting pressure on domestic producers by lowering prices and impacting market share. The government imposed a 12 per cent temporary safeguard duty on certain steel imports in April 2025 to protect the domestic market. These measures follow previous actions and are part of ongoing efforts to safeguard the industry while promoting self-reliance under initiatives like 'Make in India'. The influx of low-priced steel from major producers like China, Japan, and South Korea has forced domestic manufacturers to lower prices, reduce capacity utilisation, and see their market share decline, according to an RBI report.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday received the second bomb threat in less than a month. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday received the second bomb threat in less than a month, which was reportedly delivered via email in Russian language to the bank's official website. Acting on the bank's complaint, the Mumbai Police launched an investigation and filed a case against an unknown individual at the Mata Ramabai Marg (MRA Marg) police station. The Zone 1 DCP of the Mumbai Police sa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 10: The rupee on Monday plunged 45 paise and moved closer to the 88 per US dollar-level, weighed down by the strength of the American currency tariff concerns, but eventually settled at 87.45, up 5 paise, following RBI intervention. The American currency gained in the overseas market after US President Donald Trump's plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, along with reciprocal tariffs targeting countries taxing US exports. The move has added jitters over the global trade war with China's reciprocal duties coming into effect, they said. At the interban ...Read More >
KV Singh Deo (centre) and other officials during the inauguration of the DNN lab on Thursday Sourced by the Telegraph A state-of-the-art Deep Neural Network (DNN) Laboratory has come up on the premises of Krystellar Defence and Aerospace in Nayapally, Bhubaneswar. The lab would work in the area of artificial intelligence and next-generation defence technologies. It is designed to promote research in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), artificial intelligence (AI), electronic warfare, cognitive communications, AI-powered space surveillance, hypersonic threat detection, tracking and situational aw ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): At a time when Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is still ongoing, India is looking to fast-track the project for acquiring 87 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones to further enhance its surveillance capabilities both over sea and land borders. Defence sources told ANI that the project under the Make in India initiative for Indian manufacturers aims to boost the capabilities of the armed forces to keep an eye on enemy activities in areas of Indian interest, from the Pakistan border to the China border, and along the maritime zone. A tri-service propo ...Read More >
Bengaluru : India's digital commerce landscape is undergoing a seismic transformation, driven by deep rural internet penetration, explosive growth in Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands, and the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the retail sector. According to the Made for Bharat, Powered by AI: The New Age of Commerce Report by Shiprocket and KPMG, with 886 million active internet users 55% from rural India and UPI accounting for 84% of all retail digital payments, Bharat is not just catching up; it's driving the change. The report was launched today at Shiprocket's flagship comme ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Passenger Vehicles and Two-Wheelers sales are expected to experience an uplift, helped by the upcoming festive season typically serves as a demand driver, according to the recent report by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Additionally, the report reveals that an above-normal monsoon is likely to aid rural income recovery, which is expected to be a positive signal for two-wheelers and entry-level vehicles that rely heavily on rural demand. The auto sector is expected to witness improved affordability and boosted consumer sentiment in the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt is set to initiate an inquiry into the impounding of end-of-life vehicles -- 15 years for petrol and 10 years for diesel -- carried out during the tenure of AAP govt.In 2024, 39,273 vehicles were scrapped after impounding while the figure was 22,397 in 2023.Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Tuesday that he will soon order a probe amid suspicions that the due process of scrapping and providing value to people for their cars, as per govt directives, was not followed in many cases.Sources revealed that several complaints have surfaced from citizens claiming ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a significant boost for 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbharta' in the aerospace and defence sector, and Hyderabad's growing stature as a global aerospace hub, the complete fuselage of the Rafale fighter jet will now be made in India at Hyderabad. This move marks the first time that these Rafale components will be manufactured outside France for the Indian as well as global markets.French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has signed four production transfer agreements with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) for manufacturing key sections of the Rafale fighter jet, including the lateral ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
New Delhi: In order to sort out issues involved in the 'disagreements' between India and the United States over duties for auto components, steel, pharma and farm goods, among others, the Indian team is expected to further visit Washington soon for trade talks. A delegation of senior officials has been assigned for this crucial visit. Though the visit dates have not yet been finalised, the team is likely to join the US team in a week or two, an official source said on Thursday. India is among the few other countries that are still negotiating a trade deal with Washington to clinch a 'favourab ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) saw a rise in hiring volumes by 8-10 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, compared to a subdued fourth quarter of FY25, which saw a decline of 3-6 per cent, reflecting a return to strategic, skill-focused recruitment practices. The sector is deliberately moving away from volume hiring, focusing instead on securing high-value talent in AI, platform engineering, and cybersecurity, exacerbating critical skill shortages across the country, according to a report by staffing and workforce solutions provider Quess Corp. "Q1FY26 mark ...Read More >
MUMBAI : In the face of decadal-low savings rates, state-run banks are hoping that dropping charges for not maintaining a minimum balance will help hold customers' interest in bank deposits. The decision, said two bankers close to the matter, follows a regulatory push to address customer grievances, as well as internal surveys that estimated limited revenue loss if such minimum balances are not maintained. "The Reserve Bank of India wanted us to look into complaints, and this was one of the major areas. We therefore decided to stop minimum balance charges," said the first of the two bankers, ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria General Said Changeriha in Bengaluru at Aero India 2025. Singh called their meeting a "great interaction." Also Read | US: Judge Finds Trump Administration Hasn't Fully Followed Order To Unfreeze Federal Spending, Orders White House To Release All Money. In a post on X, he said, "Great interaction with the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria Ge ...Read More >
Akzo Nobel has revealed that its decision to partner with JSW Paints was based on a strategic vision to combine global expertise with strong local execution. The move positions JSW Paints to challenge India's top paint industry players. "We had options. It was really about finding not only the right home for our people but the right partner for our company, and we chose JSW," ET NOW quoted Akzo Nobel CEO Greg Poux-Guillaume as saying, explaining the rationale behind the decision. "It really is a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, despite geo-political tensions and trade policy uncertainties, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Tuesday. In an interview with PTI, Dev further said that domestic growth will be driven by low inflation, resulting from good monsoon and benign interest rate regime, triggered by three back-to-back rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India. "There are significant global headwinds like the twin shocks of geo-political tensions and trade ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) saw a rise in hiring volumes by 8-10 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, compared to a subdued fourth quarter of FY25, which saw a decline of 3-6 per cent, reflecting a return to strategic, skill-focused recruitment practices. The sector is deliberately moving away from volume hiring, focusing instead on securing high-value talent in AI, platform engineering, and cybersecurity, exacerbating critical skill shortages across the country, according to a report by staffing and workforce solutions provider Quess Corp. "Q1FY26 mark ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former head of Air India and chairman of the Railway Board Ashwani Lohani is the new Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director. The official order for his appointment was issued on Wednesday. A 1980-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Lohani is known for turning around various organisations during his illustrious career. Following his retirement from IRSME service, he joined the GMR Group as the CEO. According to the order dated June 4, his appointment to the post of director, Prime Ministers Museum and Library in the rank and pa ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside," the management of the historic mosque said in a statement. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Vedanta registered a decline in production of saleable steel, oil and gas, and refined metal in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. However, aluminium production rose marginally by 1 per cent to 6,05,000 tonnes during the first quarter and the iron ore output also increased by 42 per cent to 1.8 million tonnes during the period. Also Read | Who Is Soham Parekh, Indian Techie Accused of Duping Multiple Companies? What's His Reaction to Allegations of Moonlighting?. The production of saleable steel dropped 2 per cent to 3,49,000 tonnes, in case of refined meta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, a subsidiary of debt-ridden Reliance Capital (RCAP), has initiated talks with IndusInd Bank for bancassurance partnership as the IIHL and RCAP deal has reached the final lap. Mauritius-based IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL), the parent entity of IndusInd Bank, won the bid to acquire RCAP and entities under it. Also Read | Cancer Vaccine Ready for Use, Announces Russia; What Is the Cost? How Effective Is It? When Will It Be Available?. "IIHL and Japan-based Nippon Life have struck a good understanding and they are absolutely c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): At a time when Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is still ongoing, India is looking to fast-track the project for acquiring 87 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones to further enhance its surveillance capabilities both over sea and land borders. Defence sources told ANI that the project under the Make in India initiative for Indian manufacturers aims to boost the capabilities of the armed forces to keep an eye on enemy activities in areas of Indian interest, from the Pakistan border to the China border, and along the maritime zone. A tri-service propo ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A delegation led by chief minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar and some cabinet colleagues met Union defence minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday and sought central support for a wide range of proposals -- from setting up two defence industrial corridors and securing defence land for major infrastructure work in Bengaluru, to hosting an Indian Air Force (IAF) air show during this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations.In a letter to Singh, Siddaramaiah urged the Centre to establish a defence industrial corridor each in North and South Karnataka, like those announced in Uttar Prade ...Read More >
Mumbai: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Friday announced that the conglomerate is preparing for a capital expenditure investment of nearly $100 billion over the next five years. "The scale and pace of this commitment is unprecedented in India's private sector history as we do our part for strengthening the very spine of India's rise that must carry 1.4 billion dreams," Gautam Adani remarked. Addressing a conference of top doctors here, Gautam Adani said these investments are manifestations of the Adani Group's "belief in the future of India" comprising energy grids, logistics a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) has released a report, putting out a slew of recommendations to deepen bilateral defence cooperation between the UK and India. Through the report, UKIBC offered suggestions to the UK government to strengthen commercial ties and align strategic priorities with India, including strengthening G2G ties, strategic communication, and industry engagement. UKIBC is a policy advocacy and strategic consulting not-for-profit, with a mission to grow the UK-India trade and investment. UKIBC also suggested establishing a UK-India def ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday took strong action against the police officers allegedly responsible for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending several high-ranking officials, including the city's police commissioner. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announced a one-man commission to probe the lapses that triggered the deadly stampede. "Cubbon Park Police Station police inspector, station house master, station house officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, cricket stadium in-charge, additional commissioner of police, commissioner of police have been susp ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Corporate India showed signs of renewed vigour in 2024-25, with listed private non-financial companies reporting a sales growth of 7.2%, an improvement from the anaemic 4.7% recorded the previous year. Data from Reserve Bank of India, based on financial statements of 3,902 listed non-government non-financial firms, point to a broad-based if uneven recovery-tempered by rising input costs and tightening margins.Manufacturing companies saw sales climb by 6.0%, up from 3.5% the year before. The uptick owed much to strong performances in automobiles, electrical machinery, food and beverages ...Read More >
New Delhi: The clock is ticking. Only a few days left before the July 9 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hopes of a limited trade deal between India and the United States still linger. But the mood around the negotiating table feels anything but settled. The White House has publicly hinted that the deal is all but done. In New Delhi, officials have echoed a similar sentiment, calling the potential agreement "big, good and beautiful". Trump claimed it would open Indian markets to American goods. But behind closed doors, things remain tangled in tough back-and-forth. Key concerns h ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 3 (PTI) The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Thursday with the first batches of pilgrims setting off from the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan towards the 3880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, which houses a naturally formed ice-lingam, officials said. The yatra started early morning from the twin tracks -- the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the 14-km Baltal route. The batches of pilgrims, including men, women and sadhus, left from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam, in south Kashmir's Anantnag, and Baltal base camp in Sonamarg area of central ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 4 (ANI): Reaffirming its commitment to positioning Bengaluru as a global aerospace hub, BEML Limited inaugurated its newly built state-of-the-art warehousing facility, spread over 0.12 acres, at the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) Aerospace Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Bengaluru. The facility was inaugurated by Shri Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML, in the presence of Functional Directors, senior officials from BEML, and dignitaries from KIADB, an official release added. Also Read | Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: RJD ...Read More >