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Mahadhan Agritech, a fully owned subsidiary of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation, plans to set up water-soluble fertilizers plant in joint venture with Israel-based Haifa Group.  The unit could come up in a port-based State, mainly Gujarat, Maharashtra or Karnataka, said the company’s COO, Naresh Deshmukh. “The proposal is between the drawing board and reality.

London: An Indian Olympic Association delegation, led by Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi submit India’s Games proposal to Commonwealth Sport in London to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games | Photo Credit: ANI A delegation from India has formally presented in London a proposal for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad to the Evaluation Committee

As the new H-1B visa fees puts the movement of Indians to the US in the spotlight, official US data show that the number of Indians travelling to the US for business, leisure and education, has seen a significant drop in recent months. According to data from the US National Travel and Tourism Office, 1,554,020

Home Money & Banking The Indian market for life insurance, especially the mid- and lower-income segment, presents a big opportunity for growth, says Shriram Life Insurance MD and CEO Casparus JH Kromhout Casparus J H Kromhout, Managing Director and CEO, Shriram Life Insurance | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH Despite macroeconomic and regulatory disruptions, the Indian market

Synopsis The Uttar Pradesh government’s ban on caste-based rallies has created discomfort for BJP allies like Nishad, SBSP, and Apna Dal, whose politics heavily rely on caste identity for vote bank consolidation. These parties fear the ban will hinder their ability to empower backward communities. New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government’s sweeping ban on caste-based

President Donald Trump’s order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers is almost certain to draw legal challenges, which could set up a battle over the future of the program and the president’s powers to bar non-citizens from entering the U.S. WHAT IS THE H-1B PROGRAM? Created in 1990

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after the network pulled the host off the air indefinitely in the wake of criticism over his comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month. The network said executives had “thoughtful conversations with Jimmy” and “reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday.”

Synopsis The government will implement major changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) invoice management system from the October tax cycle, aiming to reduce compliance burdens and prevent disputes from mismatched returns. Taxpayers will be able to maintain credit and debit records and add comments when rejecting invoices, which will be reflected in GSTR-2B

Synopsis Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair, indicated a careful strategy for upcoming interest rate reductions. This contrasts with other Fed officials advocating for quicker action. Stephen Miran suggested a significant rate cut. Michelle Bowman also supported faster cuts due to cooling inflation and a weakening job market. Other Fed officials, like Austan Goolsbee, urged caution

President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is willing to extend the deal if Washington agrees, in order to avoid an arms race. | Photo Credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE/Reuters Russia is offering the United States a deal that would extend by one year the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the two countries, known as New START. Here