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Trade deficit widens to USD 8 bn in June 2024 despite increase in exports – World News Network
In June 2024, the trade deficit stood at USD 8.00 billion, up from USD 7.00 billion in June 2023. This USD 1 billion increase highlights a growing gap between the country's imports and exports, raising concerns among economists and policymakers about the underlying economic dynamics.
Mari State University Celebrates MBBS Graduates at the Grand Convocation Ceremony of the Class of 2024 – World News Network
Moscow [Russia], July 15: Mari State University, one of the renowned universities in Russia offering world-class education in various fields, including MBBS, celebrated the significant achievements of its graduating class of 2024 at the Grand Convocation Ceremony. The event was a fitting tribute to the years of hard work, dedication,…
India’s kharif crop planting area rises; paddy, pulses, oilseeds all leading – World News Network
Farmers in India have sown Kharif crops across 575.13 lakh hectares so far this year, as against 521.25 lakh hectares in the same period of last year, according to the latest data from the Agriculture Ministry.
Centre considering establishing uniformity in packaged commodities – World News Network
Given the growing ambit of the market including both offline and online platforms, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India is considering an amendment in the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 to establish uniformity for packaged commodities. The revised provision will provide that these Rules shall apply to…
NITI Aayog plans hackathon to accelerate zero-emission truck adoption in India – World News Network
The NITI GearShift Challenge invites students, transport service practitioners, academics, and researchers to develop innovative business models that address financial, technical, and operational challenges in the adoption of electric trucks.
27 establishments surrender exemption, adding Rs 1,689 crores to EPFO Fund in past 2 years – World News Network
In the past two years, 27 establishments have surrendered their exemption, adding about 30,000 employees and an amount of Rs 1688.82 crores to the Fund under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).