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Govt increases timeline for startups for converting debt investment into equity to 10 years

Govt increases timeline for startups for converting debt investment into equity to 10 years

The government has extended the timeline up to ten years for startups to convert debt investments made in the company into equity shares, a decision which is likely to give relief to budding entrepreneurs to deal with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a press note of the DPIIT. Earlier this limit was […]

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World Sleep Day 2022: 18 March

World Sleep Day 2022: 18 March

The World Sleep Day is held every year on the Friday before Spring Vernal Equinox. In 2022, World Sleep Day falls on March 18, 2022. World Sleep Day aims to consider and aid those who have sleep problems. It is useful for educating people all over the world about the importance of sleep, as well as changing the

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Narayan Pradhan selected for 2022 GD Birla Award for Scientific Research

Narayan Pradhan selected for 2022 GD Birla Award for Scientific Research

Professor Narayan Pradhan has been selected for the 31st GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for his outstanding contribution in the field of material sciences. He has provided his expertise in crystal modulations to help design new shapes of these tiny lighting materials. Prof. Pradhan is a member of the faculty at the School of Material Sciences, Indian Association

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Moody’s lowers India’s GDP forecast for CY22 to 9.1% amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Moody’s lowers India’s GDP forecast for CY22 to 9.1% amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rating agency Moody’s has revised downwards the economic growth forecast of India by 40 basis points to 9.1 % in the Calendar Year 2022 (CY2022), due to adverse effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the global economy. Earlier in February 2022, Moody’s estimated India’s GDP in CY2022 to 9.5 %. Moody’s has projected India’s GDP

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Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle inaugurated in Madagascar

Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle inaugurated in Madagascar

As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebration, a “Green Triangle” named after Mahatma Gandhi, was inaugurated in Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar, on March 16, 2022. Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle’ has been unveiled in Madagascar to mark Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Ambassador of India to Madagascar. The Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle was jointly inaugurated by India’s Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay

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DCI and Cochin Shipyard joins hand to build country’s first indigenous dredger

DCI and Cochin Shipyard joins hand to build country’s first indigenous dredger

In a step towards local manufacturing of dredgers, the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed an agreement to build the first indigenous dredger. The vessel will cost around Rs 920 crore. This vessel will be completed within 34 months from today. Dredging is key to ensure that the coastal and

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