Jocata, a digital lending transformation platform, has collaborated with SIDBI to launch a one-of-its kind MSME Economic Activity Index Sumpoorn.
This MSME specific high-frequency indicator will capture the state of India's growth engine, its MSMEs, that contribute more than a quarter of the country's overall Gross Value Added(GVA) and more than 40% of its total exports.
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development has signed a MoU with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to promote women-led enterprises among members of Self Help Groups (SHGs). MoU will cater to the formation of partnerships with financial institutions and a network of financiers.
Polish beverage company Dictador based in Colombia's Cartagena has appointed the AI-powered robot named Mika as its experimental CEO in August last year.
Mika was created by Dr. David Hanson of Hanson Robotics, the company behind the renowned AI robot Sophia.
American multinational tech giant and semiconductor manufacturer, Intel, announced collaboration with eight Indian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies and original design manufacturers (ODMs), sharing key technological and operational insights for their laptop manufacturing projects in India.
Veteran Telugu actor Chandra Mohan passed away due to cardiac arrest on 11 November at age 82.
With Rangula Ratnam, the actor began his career in the Telugu cinema business in 1966. Throughout his 932 films, in 150 of his films, he acted as the main lead. He has received 2 Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award South.
Through an amendment in the SHAKTI policy, Ministry of Coal has now allowed power generating companies(GENCOs),including private ones, to sell power on any segment of the power exchanges.
Under Para B(viii)(a) of SHAKTI policy, power plants, including private GENCOs, without a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)could seek coal linkages for a minimum of 3 months and up to a year.
Over 15 products from Uttarakhand have been given the coveted GI tag by the Geographical Indications Registry.
Some of them are: Berinag tea, Bichhu buti fabrics(made from Himalayan nettle fibres),madua(a finger millet), jhangora(a home grown millet), Gahat(pulse know for medicinal uses), lal chawal(red rice), kala bhat(black soybean), buransh juice, chaulai(ramdana) etc.
Spanish artist Pablo Picasso's 1932 painting 'Femme à la montre' ('Woman with a watch') sold for over $139 million (€130 million)at a Sotheby's auction in New York.
The record sale for 2023 makes 'Femme à la montre' the second most-expensive Picasso painting to sell at auction. In 2015, the 1955 oil painting 'Les femmes d'Alger'(Women of Algiers) sold for $179.4 million.
The Department of Telecom has granted internet service provider licence to Jio Satellite Communications and Bharti Group-backed OneWeb.
Jio Satellite Communications and OneWeb will need access to spectrum to provide services directly on the consumer terminal on which the decision is still pending.
India and the US held wide-ranging talks to expand their global strategic partnership by shoring up engagement in areas of defence production, critical minerals and high-technology.
American delegation was led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin & Indian side by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The 2+2 meetings have been held annually since 2018.
Air India has entered into an intermodal interline pact with WorldTicket that will offer its customers air-rail connections at 5,600 train stations in Germany with Deutsche Bahn on a single ticket.
WorldTicket is the exclusive distributor for Europe's largest railway operator, Deutsche Bahn.
Three high court chief justices were elevated to the Supreme Court and after their oath, the top court started to function with its full strength of 34 judges.
Delhi High Court Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Augustine George Masih and Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta were appointed as top court judges.
The last time, the top court had attained its full strength was in February this year.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) and Tehri Hydro Development Corporation India Limited (THDCIL) was signed on November 9 for accelerated development of various hydro, solar (floating and ground mounting) and pumped storage water projects amounting to ₹15,000 crore.