MSMEs Need More Than Digital Access
MSMEs contribute 31% to India's GDP and are expected to drive 50% of e-commerce growth by 2030, but require more than just digital access for success.
MSMEs contribute 31% to India's GDP and are expected to drive 50% of e-commerce growth by 2030, but require more than just digital access for success.
Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer, 50, died in a private plane crash in Laredo, Texas. He was a key figure in building Austin's startup ecosystem, remembered by tech leaders.
Former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas, under investigation in the 'Messigate' scandal, wrote to HDFC Bank to freeze the Trinamool Congress party's account holding Rs 535 crore, escalating internal party tensions.
The Unified Customer Facilitation (UCF) initiative faces significant hurdles due to India's constrained fiscal environment, raising concerns about its implementation and impact.
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CBI arrested former Panchkula municipal commissioner Ram Kumar Singh in a Rs 79.46 crore fund misappropriation case, making him the first IAS officer arrested in the scam involving siphoning of Haryana government funds.
EPFO's UPI withdrawal facility via BHIM app to debut by July, allowing instant advance claims. Also, 8.25% interest rate approved for FY2025-26.
Uttar Pradesh loses 40,000-50,000 hectares of farmland annually to urbanisation, threatening foodgrain supply. The government's scheme aims to convert barren land into cultivable area.
Building on past success, NPCL's Project Saksham will train 500 local youths in six trades from July 2026, aiming for 75% placement by February 2027.
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RecommendedPanipat, known as the 'Handloom City' and a major textile export hub, faces severe infrastructure issues like broken roads, no streetlights, and poor sanitation, hurting business and safety.
Russia expresses interest in procuring India-built BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, 25 years after the Indo-Russian joint venture began. India also nears export deal with Vietnam.
The Maharashtra government has notified over 2,700 hectares in Saoner as an industrial area for the proposed Defence Nuclear Aerospace Corridor, boosting Vidarbha's industrial development and defence manufacturing.
Despite being over 40 feet wide, Vishwakarma Road in Noida faces severe congestion due to auto parking, encroachments, and high traffic volume, causing delays of up to 40 minutes during peak hours.
Noida's 3.5-km Vishwakarma Road, despite being 40 feet wide, faces severe congestion due to autorickshaws, e-rickshaws, encroachments, and high traffic volume. Authorities plan a skywalk and vendor removal.
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RecommendedA Pakistani-American businessman and seven associates allegedly ran a $38M Medicaid fraud through two Brooklyn adult day care centers, using fake records and kickbacks.
Yamuna Authority received over 1.1 lakh applications for 973 residential plots near Noida International Airport. Draw held on Thursday, allotment on 90-year lease.
Axis Bank identifies Bengal, especially Kolkata, as a hotspot for mule accounts used in fraud. The bank has enhanced vigilance and introduced new anti-fraud measures, including AI monitoring and facial recognition.
ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri met West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to discuss investments in paper, hotels, solar power, and more. ITC has 20 manufacturing units in Bengal.
Residents of Tulip Ivory faced a 12-hour power outage, consuming 1,400 litres of diesel. New govt order capping diesel sales to 200 litres daily adds to woes.
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RecommendedMIDC is setting up a solid waste disposal unit at Hinjewadi IT Park to process 10 tonnes of waste daily, producing bio-CNG, addressing hygiene issues and fire risks.
Chowgule Shipyards delivered India's first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle to the Indian Coast Guard, a milestone for defence manufacturing. The hovercraft exceeds specs, with 52 knots speed.
A massive fire broke out in Surat's Adajan area on Thursday, engulfing four shops including an EV showroom. No casualties occurred as shops were closed. Firefighters controlled the blaze in two hours.
MCG proposes Rs 45 crore for sanitation amid 66% rise in sweeping and 61% in waste collection costs, raising questions about expenditure and monitoring.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation deploys junior engineers to monitor paid parking lots, aiming to boost revenue and address anomalies after internal assessment showed underperformance.
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RecommendedKochi's much-hyped compressed biogas plant at Brahmapuram has been disrupted for over a month, forcing the corporation to stack wet waste on site, raising fears of a return to chaotic conditions.
ICAI declared CA Final May results; Ahmedabad saw no all-India rankers. Pass rates varied across groups, with a slight decline from January.
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, effective July 15, eliminates UK import duties on gems and jewellery, boosting Surat's exports and creating over 1.4 lakh jobs.
Union ministry approves revised alignment for NH 185 stretch in Idukki, reducing width to cut costs. MP Dean Kuriakose confirms progress.
GujRERA plans to publicly display builders' past project records and pending complaints on its website to increase transparency and help homebuyers assess credibility before investing.
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