Export push: Govt launches Rs 4,531-cr market access support for exporters; MSMEs, priority sectors in focus

The government on Wednesday launched a Rs 4,531-crore Market Access Support (MAS) scheme to help Indian exporters participate in international fairs, exhibitions and buyer-seller meets, offering a boost at a time when shipments face headwinds from steep US tariffs, PTI reported.The MAS is the first component to be operationalised under the Rs 25,060-crore export promotion…

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DRDO CEPTAM-11 recruitment 2025 registration deadline extended: Check application details here

DRDO CEPTAM-11 recruitment 2025 registration deadline extended The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has extended the online registration deadline for its CEPTAM‑11 recruitment 2025. Candidates now have more time to apply for a total of 764 vacancies under the posts of Senior Technical Assistant‑B (STA‑B) and Technician‑A (Tech‑A). The selection process for this recruitment…

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‘If you can’t provide clean air … ’: Delhi HC questions Centre over 18% GST on air purifiers; seeks reply | India News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday questioned the Centre over the imposition of 18% GST on air purifiers, saying providing clean air to citizens was “the minimum you can do” amid worsening pollution levels in the capital.Hearing a plea seeking to declare air purifiers as “medical devices” and exempt them from GST, the…

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GST cut drives MSME loan demand

CHENNAI/MUMBAI: The GST rate cut is driving MSMEs to seek additional funding from banks for expansion. After the GST rejig, banks have seen a spike in enquiries for advances from the MSMEs. It comes amid lenders having moved closer to their annual targets for the MSME segment in the first half of the current fiscal….

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From better digestion to relaxation: Why you should drink clove water at night

Drinking clove water at night is one of those highly effective nighttime habits, linked with traditional medicine, now supported by scientific studies. Due to some key health benefits associated with this intake, which manifest much more in these nighttime hours when the human body usually rests and undergoes repair, various experts prescribe bedtime consumption of…

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Delhi battles heavy smog: Airport issues advisory; passengers told to contact airlines | India News

Heavy smog in Delhi; flights might get disrupted NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport issued an advisory on Saturday amid heavy smog and low visibility conditions across the capital.The airport assured the flight operations to be normal as ‘Low Visibility Procedures’ were in progress, and urged the passengers to stay updated with their respective…

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Inspired by Kapil Dev, how a Chandigarh coach quietly produced two world-class all-rounders | Cricket News

Nagesh Gupta, Amanjot Kaur (l), and Nagesh Gupta, Kashvee Gautam (r). (Photo credit: Nagesh Gupta Instagram handle) NEW DELHI: Chandigarh is probably the only city from where three world-class all-rounders have helped India win World Cups.Kapil Dev, the captain of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, changed the trajectory of cricket in India. Then came Yuvraj…

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SIR drive: EC extends roll revision deadline in 6 states; no extension for Bengal | India News

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Thursday issued a revised Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, MP, Chhattisgarh, UP and Andaman and Nicobar Islands following requests from CEOs. Election Commission’ press note In the earlier revised schedule, the Enumeration Period for these 6 States/UT was till December 11 and the earlier date…

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