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Weather Today August 13: Delhi, UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha and Bengal brace for heavy rain as IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds

India weather forecast August 13: On August 13th, India is bracing for extensive rainfall and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to strengthen as it moves inland. Regions such as Odisha and West Bengal could see significant downpours, while northern and…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

How to hide a president in plain sight: Trump’s catering caper had a Clinton precedent

TOI correspondent from Washington: The catering caper may have been new. The presidential decoy was not.

The Times of India · Aug 12

Need to power India from within in energy sector, government's biofuels policies very relevant: Senior Novonesis official

To bolster national security, India must focus on boosting its internal energy generation capabilities. The government’s biofuel initiatives play a vital role in achieving greater energy independence. Currently, India is ahead of schedule with its ethanol blending targets. Furthermore, biogas presents itself as a burgeoning industry due to the country's…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Inflation likely to rise from here as food prices remain key risk: Experts

Retail inflation in India is projected to increase in upcoming months. Food prices are the primary driver, though inflation should stay below six percent. Analysts anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its current policy stance. Supply-side factors like tomato and onion costs are influencing current price increases. Geopolitical…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Japanese tyre maker Yokohama to invest $100 million in India over 1-3 years

Yokohama India plans a USD 100 million investment over the next three years. This expansion aims to meet rising demand for SUV tyres following GST reforms. The company will increase its tyre production capacity from 4.5 million to 6.3 million units. Yokohama India will focus its growth strategy on tier…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

India needs to double infra investments to Rs 40 lakh cr/year to achieve growth ambitions: NaBFID MD

India must double infrastructure investments to forty lakh crore rupees annually. This significant scaling up is crucial for achieving long-term economic growth ambitions. Manufacturing capital expenditure also requires substantial and continuous investment for sustainable growth. Growing domestic long-term savings will increasingly finance infrastructure and other long-duration assets. Financial institutions will…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Govt renews MoU aimed at standardising medicinal plants used as traditional systems of medicine

India's government has renewed a three-year pact for standardizing medicinal plants. This initiative aims to harmonize quality standards with global benchmarks. The agreement builds upon the successful "One Herb, One Standard" concept launched earlier. It will develop uniform standards for single plant drugs across traditional systems. This collaboration strengthens India's…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACU

India and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalled between 2002 and 2010. New Delhi seeks tariff relief for key export sectors like automobiles and pharmaceuticals. The union comprises South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini. These renewed…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

No more long queues or repeated visits to govt offices? UMANG has 2,575 services & DigiLocker has 72 crore users: Here’s how digital push is changing public services

The Government of India launched the Digital India programme in July 2015. Under the Digital India programme, the Government of India, since its launch, has undertaken several initiatives to improve digital access and ensure seamless citizen-centric service delivery through notable tools like UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) and…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

India shifts trade strategy, favours PTAs over FTAs with South Africa, Mercosur & others: Official

India will pursue preferential trade agreements with developing economies like South Africa. This approach opens select product categories instead of deep market access. India is also negotiating preferential trade agreements with Mercosur and exploring options with Mexico. The government emphasizes inclusive stakeholder consultations for all trade pacts. This consultative style…

The Economic Times · Aug 12