India to become part of MTCR today

India is expected to join the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) as a full member, which will enable India to buy high-end missile technology, enhance its joint ventures with Russia, and sell the BrahMos missiles to countries like Vietnam.

Cabinet approves new mineral exploration policy

The Union Cabinet has approved the National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP), which will pave the way for auction of 100 prospective mineral blocks to attract private sector in exploration, besides involving state-run agencies.

Cabinet approves law to enable shops, malls, restaurants to stay open 24x7

The Union Cabinet has approved the model Shops and Establishment Act, aimed at generating employment prospects by allowing cinema halls, restaurants, shops, banks and other such workplaces to remain open round the clock.

India, Cyprus complete tax treaty negotiations

The Government of India has successfully completed the double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) negotiations with the Government of Cyprus, which is expected to further develop the trade and economic links between the two countries.

Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between Union Public Service Commission and Royal Civil Service Commission, Bhutan

The Union Cabinet has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), Bhutan, which will facilitate the sharing of experience and expertise of both the parties in civil service and information technology (IT) matters.

Cabinet approves implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission

The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) on pay and pensionary benefits, which is expected to benefit over one crore employees including 47 lakh central government employees and 53 lakh pensioners in the country.

Govt plans transparency in shipping, logistics

The Union Cabinet is planning to propose amendments to the Multi Modal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993, with a view to increase transparency in the shipping and logistics sectors and to discourage container freight stations from overcharging both importers and exporters.

Indian telecom services market to touch $103.90 billion by 2020: Report

The Indian telecommunication services market is expected to grow by 10.3 per cent year-on-year to reach US$ 103.9 billion by 2020, according to a report by leading research firm Market Research Store.

India jumps 19 places in World Bank’s logistics performance index

India has jumped 19 places to rank 35th in World Bank's Logistics Performance Index 2016, which is computed from the survey responses of about 1,051 logistics industry professionals to analyse countries based on international supply chain efficiency.

Prime Minister launches Smart City Mission into implementation mode

Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi has launched the Smart City mission into implementation mode by inaugurating 14 projects, including slum rehabilitation, street and pedestrian walkway, buses with alternative fuels, traffic demand modelling project and city common mobility card, under the smart cities mission in Pune.

World Bank commits $1 billion for India's solar-energy programme

The World Bank Group has committed to provide US$ 1 billion for India’s solar energy projects and plans to work with other multilateral development banks and financial institutions to develop financing instruments to support future solar energy development in the country.

USFDA nods to Indian drugs up 84% in 1 year

Overall drug approvals given by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to Indian companies have nearly doubled to 201 in FY 2015-16 from 109 in FY 2014-15.