RCEP pact: Commerce Ministry to hold consultations with industry on goods

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 12:01

After the consultation, the Ministry would prepare an initial offer on goods for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), an official said.

Crucial for India to become part of RCEP: Comm Secy

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 18:49

There are three important multilateral free trade agreements on the anvil and it's important for India to become part of RCEP with a view to stepping up its share of global trade and investment, a top government official said.

Greece approves deal for German firm to run 14 regional airports

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 17:00

The Greek government on Tuesday approved a 1.23 billion euro ($1.36 billion) deal for Germany’s Fraport-Slentel consortium to run 14 regional airports, publishing the decision in its official gazette.

Balaji Telefilms to launch 10 regional shows, eyes tie-ups

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 18:39

The company could also look at launching its popular Hindi shows in regional languages.

Next round of RCEP meet from Monday in Myanmar

Last Updated: Sunday, August 2, 2015, 11:41

Senior officials of the 16-member RCEP, including India and China, will meet Monday in Myanmar to provide impetus to the negotiations on the mega trade deal.

Govt extends interest subvention on crop loans for farmers

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 23:14

The government on Tuesday extended the interest subvention scheme to banks to ensure availability of crop loans of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers at 7 percent per annum.

Govt sanctions Rs 700 cr additional fund for RRB capitalisation

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 15:16

The government sanctioned an additional Rs 700 crore for the recapitalisation of RRBs and extended the validity period for the fund infusion to next fiscal.

RCEP meet on Monday, India wants parallel talks on goods,services

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 14:41

The country wants liberalisation in the services sector under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as the segment contributes about 60 per cent to the economy.

Lawful interception: Equipment installed in Delhi & Bangalore

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 12:34

"There are four nodes: CMC, RMC, ISF server at telecom operators site and lawful interception and monitoring equipment at law enforcement agencies," sources said.

Nestle challenges order on Maggi noodles recall

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 13:02

Nestle India Ltd has taken issue with an order from regional food inspectors in Uttar Pradesh to recall a batch of Maggi noodles on the grounds that it contained dangerous levels of lead.

PM Modi for mapping of regional talent to promote skills, exports

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 21:46

Seeking to position India as global provider of talent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday pressed for mapping of human resources to develop region specific talents and making the nation a services exports hub.

NPCI brings all 56 regional rural banks under RuPay network

Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2015, 22:10

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Friday said it has enabled all 56 regional rural banks under its central payment systems network with RuPay cards and access to National Automated Clearing House service.