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FHRAI urges states to lift all curbs on hotels, restaurants

by | Feb 17, 2022 | 7:13 pm | Economy, News

New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) Hospitality industry body FHRAI on Thursday urged state governments to lift all restrictions on hotels, restaurants and venues in line with the Centre's guidance to states on easing of additional COVID-19 curbs. On Wednesday, the Centre asked states and union territories to review, amend or do away with additional COVID-19 [...]

Malicious falsehood cannot become freedom of speech: Delhi HC

by | Feb 17, 2022 | 6:48 pm | Economy, News

New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has said that malicious falsehood cannot become freedom of speech and directed the competitor of a coaching institute to take down portions of its YouTube video alleging falsities against the rival.   Justice Asha Menon, who was dealing with a lawsuit by FIITJEE against the defendant [...]

Pak PM Imran to take up agenda of 2 mega gas pipeline projects in Russia

by | Feb 17, 2022 | 6:19 pm | Economy, News

Islamabad, Feb 17 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will take up the agenda of two mega gas pipeline projects during his planned first visit to Russia this month for a key meeting with President Vladimir Putin, a media report said on Thursday. Quoting diplomatic sources, The Express Tribune newspaper reported that Pakistan and Russia [...]

PLI scheme to unlock India’s manufacturing capacity: Icra

by | Feb 17, 2022 | 6:09 pm | Economy, News

New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) The government's ambitious production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme will look to unlock manufacturing capacity as well as support in attracting about Rs 4 lakh crore of capital expenditure over the next five years, rating agency Icra said on Thursday. With an aim to boost manufacturing, employment generation, import reduction and exports [...]

Free wheeling of power under National Hydrogen Policy: Singh

by | Feb 17, 2022 | 5:55 pm | Economy, News

New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) The government on Thursday unveiled the first part of the much-awaited National Hydrogen Policy, allowing free wheeling of renewable energy used for producing green hydrogen. Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh said the policy will help lower the cost of producing carbon-free green hydrogen. Under the [...]

Employers’ intent to hire freshers rises by 30% for Jan-Jun: Report

by | Feb 17, 2022 | 5:48 pm | Economy, News

New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) There is a 30 per cent spike in the intent to hire freshers in the January-June period of this year, as compared to the previous half year, indicating a significant recovery in economic activity, a report said on Thursday. According to TeamLease EdTech's flagship 'Career Outlook Report', more than 47 [...]

Bill Gates make his first-ever visit to Pakistan; discusses health issues with PM Khan

by | Feb 17, 2022 | 4:36 pm | Economy, News

Islamabad, Feb 17 (PTI) Billionaire philanthropist and Bill Gates on his first-ever visit to Pakistan on Thursday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and was briefed about efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and eradicate poliovirus from the country. Gates also exchanged views on the prevailing situation of COVID-19, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. Khan also [...]

Skye Air teams up with the Himachal govt for delivery of medicines and agri commodities via drones

by | Feb 17, 2022 | 4:33 pm | Economy, News

Mumbai, Feb 17 (PTI) Drone delivery-tech firm Skye Air has teamed up with the Himachal Pradesh government for the delivery of medicines and agri commodities in the Himalayan state. As part of the strategic partnership with the state's information technology department, Skye Air has initiated a three-day-long BVLOS trial in the Chamba district to connect [...]
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