COVID-19 pandemic

After a steep decline in March and April 2020, the overall growth rate of production of eight core industries started showing signs of recovery since May 2020.  The sector-wise and month-wise details of growth rate in the eight core...

Union Minister for Women & Child Development and Textiles, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated the 8th edition of India International Silk Fair virtually, today.The fair is considered to be India’s biggest silk fair, being held under one roof on...

Vice President calls for measures to prevent agro brain drain and attract youth to farming Agriculture is the pillar of India’s ecology, culture and civilisation- Vice President It is our moral responsibility to ensure bright future for the farmers, says the...

The third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) will be launched tomorrow in 600 districts across all states of India. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), this phase will focus on new-age...

Meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry was held today on the subject "New Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26". The meeting was chaired by the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Hardeep...

Manipur has become the 4th State in the country to successfully undertake “Urban Local Bodies (ULB)” reforms stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance in its letter to the States dated 17th May, 2020. Thus, the State...

EPFO offices across the country settled 47.58 lakh COVID-19 advance claims till 31.10.2020 Relaxation to employer in filing and depositing contributions and returns during Covid-19 period Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) launched with the objective to incentivise employers for creation...

Members commended steps taken by India to improve trade and economic policies in a more inclusive and sustainable manner India’s seventh Trade Policy Review (TPR) began on Wednesday, 6th January 2021, at the World Trade Organization in Geneva. The TPR is...

Recognising their critical contribution in supporting the economy especially during the present difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has taken a new initiative to introduce its flagship “Liberalised MSME AEO Package” for...

Show cause notices issued to companies for misleading and misguiding advertisements during Covid-19 pandemic After its establishment, the Central Consumer Protection Authority has been taking proactive action for the protection of the interest and rights of the consumers. One of...