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Government partners with MicroSave to optimise Community Investment Support Fund

MicroSave has signed MoU with Rural Development Ministry on July 29




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Govt to provide financial assistance to North Eastern States for hydro power development

This scheme has an outlay of ₹4,136 crore to be implemented from FY25 to FY32




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Cabinet approves e-auction to roll out FM Radio stations in 234 new cities

The Cabinet also clears the proposal to change annual licensing fee conditions




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Paytm gets Finmin approval for downstream investment into its payment services arm 

PPSL will now resubmit application with RBI for Payment Aggregator licence



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Cabinet approves ₹6,456 crore worth of new rail projects across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh

Three projects include setting up of two new lines and one multi-tracking project across Indian Railways




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A dozen industrial smart cities worth ₹28,602 cr get CCEA approval

Projects to be completed by 2027, attract investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore, general 10 lakh direct jobs, says Piyush Goyal




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Govt proposes new window in NRS auctions for buying coal without end use requirement

Coal Ministry proposes new window in NRS Linkage Auction Policy for long-term coal linkages without end use restrictions




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Most powers of controversial patents chief Pandit withdrawn 

businessline was the first to report administrative head of intellectual property rights in the country, Prof Unnat P Pandit, has been indicted in a computer purchase case




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India enforces mandatory CCI approval for M&As over ₹2,000 crore under new regulations

The updated regulations define ‘India nexus’ criteria, including user metrics and turnover, and introduce a ₹500 crore monetary threshold.  




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Finance Ministry notifies new rules for compounding under FEMA

The new rules aim to further promote ease of investment




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Legislative bodies should use technology to discuss, shape welfare schemes for the poor, says LS Speaker Birla

By ensuring accountability and transparency of the Executive, democratic institutions make governance more responsible and efficient, says the Lok Sabha Speaker




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Chennai Metro Phase 2 now a ‘Central Sector’ project, Centre to fund 65% of costs

The decision shifts financial responsibility largely to the central government, freeing up state resources and triggering loan renegotiations with international agencies. 




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Need clear laws, standard operating procedures to protect workers, manufacturers' interests: GTRI

Amid the ongoing Samsung workers’ strike in Tamil Nadu, economic think tank GTRI suggests seven-step strategy to foster a more stable industrial environment in the country




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Wage ceilings likely to be hiked for EPS, EPF and ESIC: Labour Ministry sources

Talks are at an advanced stage to firm up the quantum of increase




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FDI policy: Instead of overall review, govt may continue with tweaks

Focus will be on liberalising sector specific policy as and when required; improving processes




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QR code diktat to be widened for more medicines, says DCGI Raghuvanshi 

already Top 300 drug brands are already under mandatory QR code net 




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Centre releases ₹1.78 lakh crore to States towards tax devolution

Aimed at enabling States to accelerate capital spending ahead of festive season




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Family pension in case of two widows to be paid after deciding legality of second marriage

Existing rule says ‘widow’ or ‘widower’ shall mean a spouse, legally wedded to deceased government servant or pensioners.




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Bond between India, Russia is deep-rooted: Modi

Modi meets Putin on the sidelines of  BRICS summit in Kazan; talks focus on partnership across diverse sectors




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India to continue supporting Global South with strong forex reserves, says FM Sitharaman

At a Centre for Global Development event, Sitharaman highlighted India’s use of foreign reserves to aid distressed nations without conditions.




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Govt proposes 15-year PPA for FDRE projects with battery storage

The Power Ministry seeks stakeholder feedback on amendments




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India’s new biodiversity strategy aims to protect 30% of ecosystems, restore degraded habitats by 2030

This plan aligns with the global targets set by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.




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Government permits internet through Wi-Fi in air travel




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Aviation Minister proposes over 50 helicopter emergency medical units along highways

This initiative aims to enhance rapid medical assistance, particularly in remote areas, and align with global healthcare standards




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Govt may bring flex fuel vehicles on a par with EVs

Mulls reducing GST, offering support to crops to boost ethanol output




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CCI sharpens penalty recovery rules, seeks public input on new amendments

Stakeholders invited to share feedback by December 6 on proposed changes aimed at a more streamlined and effective penalty recovery process




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Vehicle scrappage policy receives lukewarm response: Auto dealers

State incentives boost scrappage uptake, but space limitations hinder progress




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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Launched




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Punching above its weight

The Tata Punch.ev looks impressive on paper, but how good is it?




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Bentley Bentayga EWB: First Class

The Bentley Bentayga pretty much kickstarted the luxury SUV trend. How good is it nearly a decade later?




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BMW X5: Best of both worlds

An SUV worthy of its salt is supposed to be as sporty as it is practical, and the new BMW X5 treads that fine line perfectly




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BMW 620d M Sport Signature launched

Priced at ₹78.90 lakh, ex-showroom, the tech-laden car is powered by a 2-litre diesel engine




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BMW iX1: iX1 for everyone

The all-electric BMW iX1 puts all-electric performance, robust handling, and great brand value in one compact SUV package




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Force Gurkha with five doors incoming

With the latest model, Force readies itself to take on the Jimny and the upcoming five-door derivative of the Mahindra




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New flagship Land Rover Defender on its way

It’ll be powered by a twin-turbo V8




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Land Rover Discovery Sport: New Discoveries

As a do-it-all SUV, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers more than its entry-level positioning might suggest




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Force Gurkha now also available in a five-door guise

The off-road-focussed SUV is powered by a 2.6-litre diesel engine which makes 138 bhp and 32.63 kg-m. 




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BMW M4 Competition M xDrive launched

This all-wheel-drive version is priced at ₹1.53 crore




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Maruti Suzuki opens bookings for the Swift 

it’s safe to say that the new Swift has large shoes to fill




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BMW iX xDrive50: Watt-aboutery

Following its successful market performance, BMW has decided to make the iX more powerful with the introduction of the new iX xDrive50 model




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Swift Moves

The best-selling Maruti Suzuki Swift gears up for yet another innings 




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BMW 2 Series Shadow Edition now available 

The car is available in two colours, namely Alpine White and Skyscraper Grey




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New engine, iconic thrill 

Fifty years after rewriting the rulebook, Porsche has now added hybrid power to the 911. Sacrilege or future-proofing an icon? 




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BMW X3

Looking for a fun-to-drive SUV but without having to lose out on comfort, the BMW X3 has you covered




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BMW M340i: Three to Tango

Don’t let the sedan shape fool you, for the BMW M340i is a sports car in disguise




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Renault Kiger 2024 Review: Compact SUV’s pricing, performance and features explained

Renault’s sub-four-metre Kiger is refreshed with added vigour for 2024




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Audi RS e-tron GT: Power meets green

The Audi RS e-tron GT won’t look out of place in a sci-fi film, but how good is it on the Indian roads? 




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Kia Sonet facelift: A comprehensive review

A facelift mightn’t make the Kia Sonet all-new, but it’s made the compact SUV ready to stall tall against its refreshed rivals




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Nissan’s new weapon

The Nissan X-Trail returns as a front-wheel-drive, turbo-petrol-engined SUV




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Into the wild

We take the Maruti Suzuki Jimny on a little off-road adventure