Tag: Industry
Film Industry Plans 15-minute 'blackout' In Support Of 'Padmavati'
Amid protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film "Padmavati", the Indian Films and TV Directors' Association (IFTDA), along with 20 other bodies of the film and television industry, is planning a 15-minute blackout in support of the film and "to protect the right to freedom of expression of creative individuals".....
Industry Has To Introspect On Doing Ethical Business: Jaitley
In light of the Rs 11,300 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam allegedly involving diamantaire Nirav Modi, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday that the discourse needed to move on from ease of doing business to that of Indian industry's responsibility to become ethical in the way it does business.....
Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' Won't Be Screened In Karnataka
Karnataka film distributors and exhibitors have decided not to screen Rajinikanth-starrer "Kaala" in theatres across the state to protest the superstar's stand on the Cauvery river water row with Tamil Nadu, said a Kannada film industry official on Tuesday.....
Chinese Investors Likely To Commit $30 Mn In 8 Indian Start-ups
Chinese venture capital (VC) funds are likely to invest around $30 million in eight Indian start-ups, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said after the 2nd Startup India Investment Seminar held in Beijing on Tuesday.....
Low GDP Not For The First Time, Economy To Bounce Back: Modi
Noting that the economy has gone through ups and downs in the past too, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cited macro economic data from previous governments to suggest that the economy would bounce back again with much vigour and strength.....
Cancellations Spike, Bookings Drop As States Limit Air Ops
A massive spike in ticket cancellations, along with a drop in bookings, was reported by the aviation industry for Monday's flights as several states moved to limit air operations.....
Budget 2021 Carries Forward Aatmanirbhar Vision: PM Modi
Terming the Budget 2021 "exceptional", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said it has a vision of "Aatmanirbhar" (self-reliance) and inclusion of every citizen with a sense of belief in development amid the Covid-19 pandemic which has shaken entire humanity. ....
Coronavirus Outbreak: Govt Issues Revised Travel Advisory, Suspends Various Visas
With the threat of COVID-19 looming large, the government has tightened the entry conditions for the nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan with immediate effect. As per the revised travel advisory issued on Tuesday by the Union Health Ministry, new travellers from these countries will have to apply for fresh visas. ....
Yogi Adityanath To Launch App For Self-employment, Job Industry
The Yogi Adityanath government will launch the 'Udyam Sarathi App' on January 24 which will provide every information related to self-employment and the job industry at one click. ....
Be Prepared Against Tariff Walls On Exports By Nations Undergoing Green Transition: FM To Industry
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked the Indian industry to be prepared against "tariff walls" which are likely to be imposed by nations undertaking green transitions, on Indian exports, especially steel products. ....
