Guwahati, May 21 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain on Thursday said that the Congress party would soon decide on the appointment of the Leader of Opposition and other key posts in the Assam Legislative Assembly after consultations with party legislators and leaders of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). Speaking to reporters, Hussain said the Congress believes in collective leadership and democratic processes while selecting positions such as Leader of Opposition, …
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New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said on Monday that India’s path will not be America’s or China’s path because we are not building for an abstract future; we are building for a living, rising, demanding India. Addressing the ‘CII Annual Business Summit 2026’ here, Gautam Adani said India is building for households moving up, cities expanding outward, factories coming alive, vehicles turning electric, and millions of small businesses waiting to scale. “…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Meta-backed WhatsApp on Thursday announced the launch of ‘Business AI’ in India, bringing AI-powered customer support directly to the WhatsApp Business app to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage customer engagement round the clock.The feature is designed to enable eligible businesses to respond to customer queries 24/7, capture leads, book appointments and drive sales without requiring additional tools or platforms.It can also be customised using a busines…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Calling it a transformative step for inclusive growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the newly signed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will unlock wide-ranging opportunities across key segments of society, from farmers and small businesses to startups and students.In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi described the pact as a ‘landmark moment’ in bilateral ties, emphasising that it reflects the deep trust, shared values and growing …
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Tax exemptions on overtime and targeted relief for small businesses have emerged as key drivers behind the uptake of President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, according to the White House. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at a news conference that the most widely used provision in the new tax framework was the exemption on overtime income, with more than 25 million filers claiming the benefit.He said the policy was designed to reward additional work. “I…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), the flagship programme of the Modi government, has marked 11 years of operation, aimed at funding the ‘unfunded’ micro enterprises, small businesses and setting the path for their growth.Since its inception on this day in 2015, the programme has been instrumental in powering the business dynamics of small businesses and first-time entrepreneurs, in particular.According to government estimates, around 58 crore loans worth more …
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) As the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) completed 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the scheme has played a crucial role in promoting self-employment among the youth. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Launched exactly 11 years ago today, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has proven to be immensely helpful in fostering self-employment among the youth. The success of this scheme demonstrates that, given the right opportunities, an …
Seoul, March 26 (IANS) The South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government agreed to submit an extra budget bill to the National Assembly next Tuesday, the budget minister said Thursday, in an effort to cushion vulnerable sectors from the economic impacts of a prolonged war in the Middle East.The extra budget bill, to be submitted March 31, seeks to ease the burden of rising oil prices, as well as support small and midsized firms and vulnerable households hit by the prolonged war.”…
Amaravati, March 25 (IANS) In a major relief to electricity consumers across Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC), on Wednesday, approved no increase in electricity tariffs for 2026–27. The state government said that the APERC’s decision reaffirms its commitment to protecting households, farmers, and small businesses from rising power costs.The Commission’s order also includes the true-up/down and performance review of DISCOMs for 2024–25, following an…
Seoul, March 24 (IANS) South Korea President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called on the government to preemptively implement an emergency response system to cope with concerns about the supply of oil and gas, as the US-Israeli war with Iran has dragged on and disruptions of global energy markets have continued.Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Lee also asked for the swift passage of an extra budget to help small and medium-sized firms and vulnerable households hit by a surge in energy prices.”Petrochem…