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MSME Ministry Strengthens Support for SC/ST Entrepreneurs

New Delhi: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has said its National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) scheme is helping Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs overcome barriers related to finance, technology, markets, and capacity building. The Ministry said the Business Accelerator Programme (BAP) under the scheme is providing mentorship, industry insights, and business Read More…

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Kerala Considers Mandatory ID Verification for Liquor Purchases

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government is considering making identity card verification mandatory for liquor purchases as part of stricter regulations following the decision to raise the minimum legal purchasing age to 23 years. Under the proposed system, similar to Karnataka’s “No ID, No Entry” policy, customers whose age is in doubt will be required to produce Read More…

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Meets PM Modi, Announces Record $48 Billion Investment in India

New Delhi: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, with discussions focusing on the company’s record investment plans in India. Welcoming Amazon’s $48 billion investment in the country, Prime Minister Modi said the move reflects the growing confidence of global companies in India’s economic potential and investment climate. Read More…

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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Tehran: Iran has announced the closure of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The move comes in the wake of Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon, which reportedly left 32 people dead. Iranian authorities said the decision was taken against the backdrop of the continuing attacks and growing Read More…