Policy

India’s sugar exports rose to 3.3 mn tonnes in 2019 from 620,000 tonnes a year earlier

India may keep sugar export sops despite complaints by rivals

2 min read . 12:52 AM IST

A file photo of NIA officers. Photo: AFP (AFP)

Lok Sabha passes bill that gives more powers to NIA

2 min read . 15 Jul 2019

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, which gives out LPG cylinders to poor The PMUY beneficiaries get applicable subsidy directly into their bank account under PAHAL Scheme. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

86% of Ujjwala beneficiaries have returned for a second refill: Pradhan

1 min read . 15 Jul 2019

Tax experts say 30-40% of them, registered as trusts, could be affected by the new rules.

Will Sitharaman's tax on the rich hit foreign investment inflows?

3 min read . 15 Jul 2019

The petition is likely to come for hearing on Tuesday.

Petition in Delhi HC seeking linking of Aadhaar with property documents

1 min read . 15 Jul 2019

Foreign investors have put around $1.02 billion equity investment in renewable energy projects in the current financial year till date (Reuters )

Foreign investors jittery over Andhra Pradesh’s plan to revoke energy contracts

4 min read . 14 Jul 2019

The government intends to provide '24X7 Power to All' at affordable rates. (Satish Kaushik/Mint)

Government to pay damages to consumers for load sheddings: Power Minister

1 min read . 14 Jul 2019

A geographical indication tag is used for an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product.

Madhya Pradesh's 'Indori poha' likely to join race for GI tag

2 min read . 14 Jul 2019

East and central states would account for the bulk of investment in the piped drinking water project

'Nal se Jal': Water, sanitation may attract ₹6.3 trn investment in 5 years

1 min read . 14 Jul 2019

The government has proposed a major shift to EVs by 2030. (Pradep Gaur/Mint)

Government may not relent on electric vehicles despite opposition

2 min read . 12 Jul 2019

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint)

Govt aims to raise ₹3.2 tn from stake sales in PSUs over five years

2 min read . 12 Jul 2019

Last month, the RBI cut policy rates for the third consecutive time by 25 basis points (Mint file )

Inflation within range, another interest rate cut by RBI in sight

3 min read . 13 Jul 2019

In many cases, the court battles being fought by these agencies to hang on to powers to seize and sell assets of those violating their rules are derailing a 270-day resolution deadline set by the insolvency law.. istockphoto

India's $190 billion NPAs war has some unlikely hindrances

3 min read . 12 Jul 2019

Keeping in view of the better engine technology and improved road infrastructure, a committee was constituted to review the speed limit of motor vehicles, the Minister said.

Max speed limit for cars at 120 kmph on expressways; 100 kmph for buses

1 min read . 11 Jul 2019

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament. (PTI )

Niti proposes two-wheelers sold in India after 2025 should be electric ones

1 min read . 11 Jul 2019

A file photo of a low floor green DTC Bus. (Mint)

Delhi government gives nods for procurement of 1,650 low floor buses

1 min read . 11 Jul 2019

The Law Commission had opposed compulsory voting, saying it was not practical to implement. (ANI Photo)

No plan to implement compulsory voting: Govt

1 min read . 11 Jul 2019

Minister of State (I/C) for Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament. (PTI )

Revival of Jet Airways possible only under IBC: Hardeep Singh Puri

2 min read . 11 Jul 2019

The government also inserted a new clause allowing the use of Aadhaar data by states for implementation of their schemes.

Aadhaar amendments: New clause to allow use of Aadhaar data for state schemes

1 min read . 11 Jul 2019

A worker walks past unpainted Boeing 737 MAX aircraft seen parked in an aerial photo at Renton Municipal Airport near the Boeing Renton facility in Renton, Washington. (Reuters )

DGCA awaiting FAA's certification to allow Boeing 737 Max to fly in India

1 min read . 10 Jul 2019