India Positive - September 27, 2019
- September 27, 2019
India’s fish production pegged at 12.6 million tonnes in ’17-18
Government of India to invest Rs 25,000 crore (US$ 3.5 billion) in the next five years to boost production of fishes in India. The minister released the Handbook on Fisheries Statistics - 2018, published by the Department of Fisheries of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India. The total fish production of 12.59 million metric tonnes was registered during 2017-18 with a contribution of 8.90 million metric tonnes from inland sector and 3.69 million metric tonnes from marine sector.
Top 1,000 listed firms may see tax savings of Rs 37,000 crore on tax cut: Crisil
CRISIL Research on Sunday said top 1,000 listed companies could see tax savings of Rs 37,000 crore (US$ 5.29 billion) on account of the corporate tax cut.
India is going to increase the share of non-fossil fuels to 175 GW by 2022, and will further take it to 450 GW: Prime Minister
India to increase the share of non-fossil fuels to 175 gigawatts (GW) by 2022, and to further increase it to 450 GW.
CCI approves Combinations under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
Combinations under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002 approved by Competition Commission of India.
Government amends Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
As per the amended Rule 54, the family of a Government servant, who dies within seven years of joining service, will also be eligible for family pension at enhanced rate of 50 per cent of last pay drawn, for a period of 10 years.
Commerce & Industry Minister gives away CAPEXIL exports awards
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal gave away the export awards of CAPEXIL in New Delhi today. Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Pratap Chandra Sarangi was also present at the award function.
Government launches ‘UMMID’ initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of new born babies
The Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today launched UMMID (Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders) initiative and inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras, which is being supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT),M/o Science and Technology.
ICICI Bank to set up 450 new branches this fiscal
ICICI Bank on Monday said it will expand its retail network by adding 450 new branches this financial year.
Of these, the bank has made 320 branches operational for customers and in the process, it has crossed the milestone of having 5,000 branches, ICICI Bank Bank said in a statement.
PM Narendra Modi receives Global Goalkeeper Award for Swachh Bharat Mission, dedicates it to Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred the "Global Goalkeeper" award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched by his government.
Three new ayush hospitals in Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha Upgradation of 306 Ayush hospitals
According to Ministry of AYUSH, three new AYUSH Hospitals have been set up in Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha while 306 Ayush hospitals have been upgraded during the 100-day period of the present government.
193 solar panels installed by India on UN's rooftop: Prakash Javadekar
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that over 195 solar panels have been installed in the United Nations (UN) Headquarters by India as a mark of tribute to the Mahatma Gandhi.
Govt plans to set up body to regulate medical devices sector
The government is planning to set up a Medical Devices Authority (MDA) for the entire spectrum in the medical devices sector — gauges, weighing machines, orthopaedic implants, etc.
Govt employing multi-sectoral, community led approach to eliminate TB by 2025: Vardhan
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the 'TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign', along with the National TB Prevalence Survey through a multi-sectoral and community-led approach to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025.
Mergers and Acquisitions activity records 70 per cent growth in 2018: Study
As per the study, In India, from 2015-2019, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activities has been buoyant with over 3,600 steady deals pipeline with an aggregate value of more than US$ 310 billion.
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