Himachal CM extols benefits of yoga in Amsterdam
Shimla, June 16 (IANS) Yoga can have sustained positive effects on the physical, mental and spiritual health, according to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram …
Export benefits on onion removed as domestic prices rise
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) In a bid to lower domestic prices of onion, the central government on Tuesday withdrew the Merchandise Exports from India …
Rate cut not enough, real estate firms want banks to pass on its benefits
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Grappling with weak demand, real estate companies welcomed another rate cut of 0.25 per cent by RBI, but linked revival …
Home-based weight management benefits kids, parents
New York, June 6 (IANS) Researchers have found that home-based weight management programmes may be beneficial for both kids as well as parents. The study, …
RBI to push banks for passing on rate cut benefits to consumers
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Amid reluctance by banks to pass on the benefits of lower lending rate, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said …
Impact of US withdrawal of GSP benefits ‘insignificant’
New Delhi/Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) The US withdrawal of Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) will have an “insignificant” impact on India’s exports, however, the move …
US to withdraw India’s GSP benefits from June 5, Ministry says ‘unfortunate’
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The US will withdraw the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) benefits extended to exports from India from June 5, 2019. …
ESIC scam: Scores illegally availed maternity leave benefits
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A Pandora’s Box seems to have opened in the infamous maternity leave scam unravelling at the Employees State Insurance Corp …
When growth isn’t inclusive and benefits only a section
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Just ahead of the 2008 economic meltdown, when India was the flavour of the season at Davos, a top official …
BJP reaps benefits of polarisation in border areas in Bengal
Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) In an indication that it has benefitted from communal polarisation, the BJP on Thursday came up with a stunning performance in …
‘Airtel Thanks’ relaunched with differentiated benefits
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Thursday relaunched its “Airtel Thanks” programme with benifits offered on a tiered pattern. The programme …
Samsung rapped for not passing GST benefits to consumers
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Directorate General of Anti-Profiteering (DGAP) has served a notice on technology major Samsung India for allegedly not passing on …
67.82 lakh farmers miss PM-KISAN scheme benefits
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Over 67.82 lakh farmers will be left out of the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme as West Bengal, Sikkim and …
Bengal’s rehab scheme for sex workers benefits only 75 in 3 years
Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) Only 75 sex workers have benefitted from the West Bengal Government’s Muktir Alo (‘light of freedom’) scheme since its inception in …
Government explores framework to ensure GST rate cut benefits consumers
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Finance Ministry may explore a clearly-defined broad framework to ensure that cuts in GST rates benefit consumers. The fresh …
US’ GSP withdrawal won’t hurt India as benefits are minimal, says official
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Downplaying the likely effects of the US withdrawal of benefits for Indian exports under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) …
US’ GSP withdrawal won’t hurt India, benefits minimal: Official
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Downplaying the likely effects of the US withdrawal of benefits for Indian exports under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) …
Odisha announces 7th Pay Commission benefits for ULB staff
Bhubaneswar, March 3 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) employees …
People living along international border in J&K to get reservation benefits
Jammu, Feb 21 (IANS) The State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here on Thursday, has approved reservation benefits to people living along the international border …
Bharti AXA Life unveils new child plan with flexible maturity benefits
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Leading private insurer Bharti AXA Life Insurance on Monday announced the launch of its new child insurance plan ‘Bharti AXA …
Interim Budget: Developers hail tax benefits for realty sector
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Real estate players welcomed the tax benefits and exemptions announced in the Interim Budget 2018-19 which are likely to boost …
Interim Budget showers tax benefits to boost realty sector
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) A slew of measures to boost the real estate sector were proposed by the Centre on Friday which includes extending …
82% start-ups did not get Startup India benefits: Report
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Around 82 per cent of start-ups in the country are yet to receive any benefit under the Centre’s Startup India …
J&K gets industrial benefits at par with North-East
Jammu, Dec 21 (IANS) In a major relief to the industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir, the Central government on Friday approved extension of all …
India, China could gain massive health benefits by tackling climate change: WHO
Katowice (Poland), Dec 5 (IANS) India and China could gain massive health benefits by tackling climate change, the WHO said on Wednesday. For India, the …
Ensure benefits reach persons with disabilities: Naidu
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday appealed for effective implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, …
AI expected to reap Rs 2,000 cr benefits from cost-cutting, revenue augmentation plan
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Debt-ridden national carrier Air India has commenced a ‘cost-cutting and revenue augmentation’ plan to garner ‘financial benefits’ of Rs 2,000 …
Activists unhappy with SC’s Aadhaar Act order on social benefits
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) About 170 members of various campaigns working with vulnerable groups on Monday expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court’s September 20 …
Beauty benefits of turmeric
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Beyond its spectrum of providing health benefits, ever wondered what miracles turmeric powder can do as a beauty regime? This …
Benefits of using aloe vera in personal, skin care products
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Aloe vera has been widely used for centuries in traditional and herbal medicine for its innumerable skin soothing benefits. The …
US proposes blocking visas for those using public benefits
Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s administration has revealed a plan to block visas and green cards for immigrants to come to or …
Countries under-estimating climate-smart growth benefits: Global Commission
New York, Sep 5 (IANS) A report released by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate on Wednesday found that the countries are significantly …
Your self control on instant benefits may determine future earning
New York, Sep 4 (IANS) If you have self-control over the desire to get instant benefits, then you are more likely to earn higher income …
Must strengthen democratic institutions to maximise globalization benefits: CJI
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) In order to seize the benefits of globalization, developing countries need to strengthen and modernize their democratic institutions and public …
5 amazing healing benefits of Neem to beat your monsoon woes (Health Tips)
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Neem has been referred to as a “wonder herb” for the many beneficial properties it possesses. It has as many …
Benefits of lipstick
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Lipstick is surely a go-to makeup, whether it is a quick fix or for a much detailed party look. It …
Will pass full benefits of GST rate cut to consumers, say tech companies
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Welcoming the government’s decision to slash Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on over 50 items including refrigerators, washing machines …
‘Crop insurance scheme benefits companies more than farmers’
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) It is yet to be seen how much the Modi government’s ambitious crop insurance scheme has benefitted farmers, but one …
Wonder benefits of coconut oil
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Ever wondered about the different ways in which coconut oil can be used? This marvel oil has been used in …
Here’s listing the benefits of cocoa
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Cocoa, the brown coloured powder is truly a natures miracle, feel experts who also say that it is full of …
India should join the race for space benefits: ISRO
Bengaluru, July 7 (IANS) With several private players entering human space exploration in other countries, India must join the race for space benefits, a top …