India Positive - August 2, 2019
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Indian manufacturing to get empowered by World's largest fusion experiment
The upcoming plasma-based world's largest reactor, which aims to demonstrate that it is possible to produce commercial electricity from clean energy source fusion, is empowering industry globally, including Indian manufacturing.
Flipkart CEO sees UP becoming India's first trillion-dollar state economy
Flipkart is looking forward to partner with UP and expects it to become first trillion-dollar state economy in India.
Government plans e-commerce boost for 200 rural products
The Ministry of Rural Development has joined hands with Tata Trusts to set up a not-for-profit company to provide professional support to Indian rural artisans to sell their products globally.
Biggest reform, National Medical Commission bill: Harsh Vardhan
Genuine concerns of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have been addressed and it is expected to be one of the biggest reforms in the country.
IIT Hyderabad develops low-cost, eco-friendly solar cells using 'kumkum dye'
Scientists at IIT Hyderabad have created low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum or vermilion in India.
India received highest-ever FDI at US$ 64.37 billion
India received the highest-ever FDI inflow of US$ 64.37 billion during FY19. The path-breaking reform measures undertaken during the last financial year have resulted in this new all-time high, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Govt to enroll up to 150 million people under PM pension scheme
The Union government plans to register around 150 million workers over the next three years under its new leading pension scheme Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM). This scheme is to bring social security to informal sector workers.
Indian IT companies contributed US$ 57.2 billion to US GDP in 2017, says top official
Indian IT companies contributed US$ 57.2 billion to the GDP of the US in 2017 employing more than 175,000 workers in the US accounting for 8.4 per cent of employment in the computer systems design and related services industry.
Motor Vehicles Bill: From traffic violation fines to Uber, Ola regulation; 10 new rules
The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019, has been passed from both the houses, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and will become law once the President gives the permission. The bill is aimed to bring many changes in transportation system and to bring amendments to upgrade road safety and transport services. As the bill will be implemented, the central government will get the legal power to control the likes of Ola and Uber and impose compliance.
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