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28,091 patents granted till March 15 this fiscal

New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) As many as 28,091 patents were granted as of March 15 in this fiscal compared to 28,391 in 2020-21, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash also informed that 15,283 patents were granted in 2018-19. [...]

Govt has so far blocked 320 mobile apps: Union minister Som Parkash

New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) The government has so far blocked 320 mobile applications under a provision of the Information Technology (IT) Act to ensure a safe, trustworthy and accountable internet for all its users, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry [...]

Adani Wilmar plans acquisition of brands and processing units in mass rice segment

Kolkata, Mar 23 (PTI) Country's largest commodity company Adani Wilmar is betting big on staples and scouting for acquisition of regional rice brands and processing units in several states of the country, a top company official said. The company will launch branded daily-use rice under the fortune brand beginning with West Bengal from early April. [...]

Bookmyshow bags exclusive ticketing rights for IPL Season 15

Mumbai, Mar 23 (PTI) Ticket booking platform Bookmyshow has bagged the exclusive ticketing rights from the BCCI for the 15th edition of the Indian Premiere League this summer. Along with the exclusive ticketing rights, they will also manage the venue services for all the stadia, including the gate entry and spectator management services of the [...]

Guar seed futures rise on fresh bets

New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) Guar seed prices on Wednesday rose by Rs 34 to Rs 6,172 per 10 quintals in the futures trade after speculators increased their positions driven by a firm trend at spot market. On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, guar seed for March contracts increased by Rs 34 or 0.55 [...]

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Deweeding, dredging of Srinagar's famous Dal Lake to be taken up in FY23: FM Sitharaman replying to J&K Budget debate in RS. PTI MJH ANZ BAL BAL

Guar gum futures gain on spot demand

New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) Guar gum prices on Wednesday gained Rs 64 to Rs 11,365 per five quintals in the futures trade as speculators increased their holdings on spot demand. On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, guar gum contracts for April delivery traded higher by 0.57 per cent or Rs 64 to Rs 11,365 [...]

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Pashmina shawls, carpet weaving from J&K given GI recognition: FM Sitharaman replying to debate on J&K Budget. PTI MJH ANZ BAL BAL

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New industrial policy, investment proposal will create employment in Jammu and Kashmir: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on J&K Budget. PTI MJH ANZ BAL BAL