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December 14, 2025 3:46 PM

Govt implements quality control orders with relaxations to protect MSME production

The government has implemented Quality Control Orders (QCOs) in a phased manner with exemptions and relaxations for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to ensure that domestic production is not disrupted, the Lok Sabha was informed on Sunday....

December 14, 2025 12:38 PM

India, Georgia hold 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Tbilisi

India and Georgia on Saturday held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Tbilisi, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exploring ways to expand cooperation in new areas. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (...

December 14, 2025 11:45 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews railway operations, calls for local cuisine on Vande Bharat trains

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday chaired a review meeting at Rail Bhawan to assess ongoing reforms and passenger-centric initiatives in the railway sector. Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravnee...

December 14, 2025 11:16 AM

CBDT uses data analytics to flag bogus tax deductions, nudges taxpayers to revise returns

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has intensified its data-driven scrutiny of income tax returns to detect bogus claims of deductions and exemptions, particularly those linked to fake donations to political parties and charitable institutions,...

December 13, 2025 11:54 AM

DFS strengthens grievance redressal mechanism across BFSI sector

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance has rolled out a series of measures to streamline and strengthen the grievance redressal mechanism across the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sectors, with the ...

December 12, 2025 5:48 PM

CPI inflation slightly higher in November; sharp fall in food costs persists

India’s headline inflation, as measured by the all-India Consumer Price Index (CPI), continued at low levels in November 2025 but rose compared with October, official provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implement...

December 12, 2025 5:00 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend gains as metal stocks rally

Indian stock markets gained for the second straight session on Friday, supported by a strong global rally and heavy buying in metal stocks. Sentiment also improved after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday t...

December 12, 2025 3:58 PM

Prada Made in India: The Kolhapuri Chappal Goes Global

Prada, the iconic Italian luxury brand, has partnered with Maharashtra government leather development corporations—LIDCOM (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Vikas Mahamandal) and LIDCAR (Dr. Babu Jagjivanram Charmudyog Vikas Mahamandal)...

December 12, 2025 1:50 PM

Skilled workforce and stronger small enterprises could drive major job growth in India: NCAER report

A new report by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has found that boosting workforce skills and improving the productivity of small enterprises could significantly accelerate job creation in India, helping sustain GDP growth of...

December 12, 2025 2:38 PM

Auto industry witnesses record November sales on festive demand, GST relief: SIAM

India’s automobile industry delivered its strongest-ever November performance in 2025, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers all hitting record monthly sales, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufac...