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What a 38-year-old turmeric scandal says about India's business environment

The Supreme Court ended the 38-year saga of an alleged turmeric forger, who was arrested in 1982 and, eventually, sentenced to a month in jail and a 500 rupee ($6.70) fine

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Updated On : 18 Aug 2020 | 3:43 PM IST

Why Informal India cannot be 'Atmanirbhar' India

The romanticism around employment-generating and cost-cutting characteristics of these informal firms have made us believe that informality is forced by excessive cost of regulation

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2020 | 1:21 PM IST

Self-reliance to determine how high flag of freedom flies, says India Inc

Welcoming the National Digital Health Mission, Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar Shaw said it gives India's healthcare sector a digital backbone

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2020 | 3:18 PM IST

Many nations now looking to India for their supply chain operations: Modi

We need to stop exporting raw materials and buying finished goods, time has come to start adding value; 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' a duty towards global good, says PM Modi in his Independence Day speech

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2020 | 10:56 AM IST

'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' also means 'making for the world', says PM Modi

In his Independence Day speech from Red Fort, PM Modi says corona crisis not so big as to halt India's juggernaut, invokes 'Vocal for local' mantra of self-reliance, launches digital health mission

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2020 | 10:12 AM IST

Rajnath Singh launches 2 products indigenised by Bharat Dynamics Limited

The two indigenised products were virtually launched by the Defence Minister from Delhi in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2020 | 8:34 AM IST

Table population control bill to make India self-reliant: BJP MP to Modi

"Arable land in the country is also continuously decreasing. If there is no population control law in time, many problems will arise," the BJP MP said

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2020 | 9:17 AM IST

Andaman & Nicobar to play important role in self-reliant India scheme: PM

PM Modi said 12 islands of Andaman and Nicobar have been selected for high-impact projects, with an emphasis on boosting trade of sea-based, organic and coconut-based products of the region

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2020 | 6:28 PM IST

India bans import of 101 defence items for self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

The "embargoed items" include high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, and transport aircraft, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Twitter

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2020 | 1:46 PM IST

Target of three years set to make MP 'aatmanirbhar': Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chouhan sought suggestions from different sections of the society and subject experts for drafting a roadmap for ''Aatmnirbhar Madhya Pradesh''

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Updated On : 08 Aug 2020 | 11:31 AM IST

Gold loans: Govt focus right on getting more liquidity to the people

True that the lender would now have a smaller buffer in case of a fall in the value of gold kept as collateral. But that's a calculated risk

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Updated On : 08 Aug 2020 | 9:48 AM IST

PLI scheme to be expanded to furniture, leather sectors as MEIS wounds up

The new scheme would replace the existing Merchandise Exports India Scheme (MEIS), introduced in April 2015

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2020 | 4:31 PM IST

Lauk: Now, a 'purely made in India' video conferencing app for Indians

A video conferencing and web streaming platform and solution, Lauk claims to have been made purely in India for Indians

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Updated On : 03 Aug 2020 | 4:36 PM IST

Govt allows export of 5 mn Covid-19 PPE coveralls, 2 mn goggles per month

All other items that are part of PPE kits remain prohibited

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 10:33 AM IST

Unlock 3.0: FICCI calls for allowing foreign, Indian carriers to operate

FICCI said clear-cut dates should be announced by the states to open tourism, monuments, tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants and bars

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Updated On : 27 Jul 2020 | 12:34 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Andhra, Karnataka cases top 100,000 in southern spike

Coronavirus latest news: The total number of coronavirus cases in India has reached 1,464,991. US has 4,374,785 cases, and Brazil 2,419,901. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

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Updated On : 27 Jul 2020 | 9:51 PM IST

Railways to insert clause in procurement process to promote local vendors

During the meeting, Goyal urged to take measures to generate confidence in industry of corruption free and transparent procurement environment on Indian Railways

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2020 | 8:50 PM IST

Rs 3,100 cr sanctioned for 5 proposals under scheme for NBFCs and HFCs

35 more applications for Rs 13,776 cr being processed

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Updated On : 24 Jul 2020 | 9:25 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Delhi's recovery rate improves to over 86%

Coronavirus latest news: Maharashtra now has 357,502 cases, Tamil Nadu 192,964, Delhi 127,364, and Karnataka 80,863. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2020 | 8:42 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: US cases hit 4 million, India count over 1.2 million

Coronavirus latest news: Maharashtra has 3,37,607 cases, Tamil Nadu 192,964, Delhi 1,26,323, and Karnataka 75,833. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

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Updated On : 24 Jul 2020 | 8:22 AM IST