Pratap Simmha assures tobacco growers waiver of penalty for unauthorised crop Mysuru MP assures tobacco growers in Karnataka of penalty waiver on unauthorised crop during auction season. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
Morning Digest | Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research; Iran attacks alleged militant bases in Pakistan, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 17, 2024 The Hindu · Jan 17, 2024
Piyush Goyal to meet 40 unicorn startups on January 17 Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss growth, risks, and global positioning with representatives of 40 unicorn startups in New Delhi. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Goyal asks FCI officers to turn whistleblowers to curb corruption The role of the FCI is not only to deliver ration, but also to instill confidence in farmers and beneficiaries by bringing in transparency, efficiency and accountability, said Piyush Goyal The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024
Telangana CM meets Goyal, seeks nod to Hyderabad-Nagpur industrial corridor Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy requests approval for industrial corridor, pharma city, and textile park, emphasizing economic benefits and development opportunities. The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024
Received info from India on social security pact, more work required on this: USTR Katherine Tai The U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on January 13 said they have received information from India recently on the proposed social security agreement and there is a lot of work to be done on the subject. The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024
India, U.S. discuss ways to boost trade, investments ties at TPF meet New Delhi and the U.S. discuss trade and investment ties, addressing issues such as social security and market access. The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024
Over 3.6 crore people receive free food grains in T.N. under Central scheme: Piyush Goyal Piyush Goyal announces 3.6 crore people in Tamil Nadu received free food grains under PM's Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. He urges farmers & street vendors to register for benefits. The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024
Government has taken many proactive steps to control the prices of food items: Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Centre has taken many proactive steps in the past few years to control retail prices of food items The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023
Rajya Sabha Chairman anguished at suspended MP mimicking him during protest outside Parliament Jagdeep Dhankhar says the act of Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee demeaned him, his community and the high post that he holds in Parliament. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Optimistic on trade agreement ahead of elections: Swiss, Norway Ministers European Free Trade Association and India are close to a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, with talks on IPRs, goods and services, and more ongoing. The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023
13 States, UTs among "achievers" in logistics performance index: DPIIT report 13 States and UTs categorized as "achievers" in Logistics Index Chart 2023, including New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, and Gujarat. The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023
Sharad Pawar slams Centre’s ‘anti-farmer‘ policies, demands roll-back of ban on onion export NCP chief Sharad Pawar joined onion farmers' protest in Nashik, castigating Centre's "anti-farmer" policies. He urged farmers to unite in demanding their rights and asked the Centre to lift the ban on onion exports. The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
India will address EU's carbon tax issue; will retaliate if required: Goyal India to address EU's carbon tax plan; Goyal says "retaliate if needed". India will find solutions to CBAM & convert it to its advantage. Goyal urges industry to promote electric vehicle mission & replace old vehicles with EVs. India's forex reserves enough for 5-6 years. Goyal says India can aspire… The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023 DMK MP’s remark on Hindi heartland States roils Lok Sabha; BJP wants Stalin also to apologise DMK MP Senthilkumar's disparaging remarks on Hindi-speaking States caused uproar in Lok Sabha, forcing an adjournment. Despite his apology, Union Ministers accused Congress of divisive agenda, citing Telangana CM-designate's remarks. Congress accused of playing politics of regionalism, intent on 'Bharat Todo' instead of 'Bharat Jodo'.
The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023 Permit sale of tobacco produced by unauthorised growers, says Pratap Simha MP Simha urges Union Minister Goyal to permit sale of tobacco produced by unauthorised growers in Karnataka with nil penalties for 2023-24 crop season. 40,000 authorised and 11,000 unregistered farmers cultivate the crop in Mysuru region for livelihood. Prolonged drought led to drop in productivity and impacted farmers' finances. MP…
The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023 BJP promises more benefits to turmeric farmers BJP's J.P. Nadda promises turmeric processing units, market intervention scheme & National Turmeric Board if elected in Telangana. Union Minister Piyush Goyal claims people will vote out KCR.
Zenger · Nov 16, 2023 Elon Musk Absent From Meeting With Indian Minister, Plans Tesla Plant In India Elon Musk misses meeting with Indian Commerce Minister during Tesla plant visit; aims for vehicle manufacturing plant in India
Dynamite News · Nov 16, 2023 Minister Piyush Goyal ignites economic synergy in Silicon Valley: Unveils US-India trade desk with chartered accountants In a strategic move to bolster the economic synergy between India and the United States, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, convened a meeting with Chartered Accountants from the San Francisco chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023 India, U.S., 12 other IPEF members ink supply chain resilience agreement India, the U.S. and 12 other members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework For Prosperity (IPEF) grouping have signed a supply chain resilience agreement that would provide benefits such as potential shifting of production centres in critical sectors and mitigating risks of economic disruptions from supply chain shocks.
Fortune · Nov 14, 2023 Elon Musk cryptically wished a ‘speedy recovery’ by Narendra Modi official after Tesla CEO misses key meeting over India factory In August, the workaholic entrepreneur said he needed minor surgery to correct a problem that has caused him "severe back pain," warning the recovery would take months.
Dynamite News · Nov 14, 2023 Piyush Goyal visits Tesla's California facility, says US electric car maker to double Indian component imports Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday (local time) visited Tesla's manufacturing facility in California's Fremont and said that the US electric car maker is on its way to double its components imports from India.
The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023 Tesla to double its components imports from India: Piyush Goyal Tesla plans to double components imported from India, according to Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. He visited Tesla's Fremont facility but was unable to meet Elon Musk. Last year, Tesla bought $1 billion of components from India and is aiming to source $1.7-$1.9 billion this year
Zenger · Nov 13, 2023 Biden Backs Unionization At Tesla, Lucid’s Dismal Quarter, Fisker Scouting Manufacturing Partners And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week Electric vehicle stocks came under selling pressure in the week that ended on Nov
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 Centre expands ‘Bharat’ atta sale to curb rising wheat flour price Union Food Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off the sale of 'Bharat' atta at ₹27.50/kg to increase supplies and moderate prices. The Centre is also providing 'Bharat' dal at ₹60/kg through Kendriya Bhandar, NAFED and NCCF to provide relief to consumers.