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Govt to launch another PLI scheme for speciality steel: Steel Secy

Speciality steel is an area where more needs to be done, says Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik




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Regulatory, policy reforms crucial for future of India's pharma R&D: Report

Inadequate capacity for drug regulation, need for advanced testing facilities, lack of strong framework for monitoring quality compliance among policy challenges, says report




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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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Parliamentary panel expresses concern over CCI budget cuts

Panel seeks updates on pending competition cases, CCI’s backlog, and progress of the Draft Digital Competition Bill targeting the digital market




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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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Aadhaar made mandatory for PM Internship Scheme

Internship opportunities surges to touch 50,000 mark; 130 companies have onboarded the internship portal




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Government schemes catapulting India to become developed nation: Amit Shah

Modi government has ended “policy paralysis” and transformed India into an economic bright spot, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah




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GoM for freeing health insurance for senior citizens, all policies up to ₹5-lakh cover from GST burden

GoM suggests rate hike on high-end wrist watches, shoes; GST on packaged water to be cut




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Invoice Management System may add compliance for GST assesses, say tax experts

First GSTR-2B based on IMS to be generated for October on November 14.




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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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No merger of 50% DA into basic, as finance ministry issues order payment for 53% DA

DA to central government employees was enhanced from 50 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay with effect from July 1, 2024




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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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Finmin gives effect to revised consolidated pay for IRDAI Chairman, members

Revised pay to be effective from January 1 this year



  • Money & Banking

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Bharat dal sales resume; chana and masur dal offered at reduced prices

Chana (whole) is being sold at ₹58 per kg and masur dal at ₹89 per kg through cooperative networks like NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar.




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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 plans to issue ALMM for PV cells to push India's green energy transition

The 2019 ALMM order (List-I) specified models and manufacturers of solar PV modules, whereas List-II will identify and include models and manufacturers of solar PV cells




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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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PM E-DRIVE: Government starts disbursal of incentives amounting to ₹320 crore in first month of scheme

Total 28,81,436 units of EVs to be incentivised with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore in the next 2 years




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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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Indirect tax related quasi-judicial adjudication, appeal cases to mandatorily heard in virtual mode

An advisory issued on GST portal lowered the AATO (Aggregate Annual Turnover) for reporting e-Invoices on IRP portals within 30 days to Rs ₹10 crore and above from Rs ₹100 crore and above




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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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GoI invites proposals for establishing Centres of Excellence under Green Hydrogen Mission

This initiative, launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to position India as a global leader in Green Hydrogen technologies by enhancing research in production, storage, and utilization




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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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Flagship-like, or flagship?

We find out how good the range-topping Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 EV is




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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Launched




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Tata’s gamechanger is here!

Tata.ev has announced its first all-electric platform, to debut with the upcoming Punch.ev




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Bigger and better

Can the refreshed Mercedes-Benz GLS be your premium, full-sized SUV of choice?




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Kia Sonet: Poetic success

A refreshed Sonet has just been announced. Does it have what it takes to mimic its predecessor’s success?




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Hyundai Creta: In the lead

New design and tech might headline the new Hyundai Creta’s list of updates, but how good is it to drive?




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Quick Gun Shotgun

It may be made like a gun, but does the all-new Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 go like a bullet?




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2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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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Hyundai sales rise 8.5 per cent in January at 67,615 units

The automaker had dispatched 62,276 units in the same month last year.




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Aprilia RS 457: Little Italy

The newly launched Aprilia RS 457 proves itself at the Kari Motor Speedway




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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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Mercedes Benz G 400d: G for Genius

Marketing genius or actual all-around greatness? The G-Class is back in a new variant, but is Mercedes-Benz playing a touch too smart with it?




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Tigor iCNG: Alt-Fuel

The Tata Tigor iCNG isn’t just inexpensive to run, it’s now easy on the left foot, too




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Hero Mavrick 440: Unconventional?

Hero MotoCorp’s new flagship is a bucketful of rights and only a few wrongs




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Fiat announces global revival

Fiat has revealed some futuristic concepts based on the much-loved Panda, namely a city car, a fastback, a family SUV, a camper, and a pickup truck




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Mid-tier exuberance: Range Rover Velar

Land Rover’s straightforward segmentation puts its mid-tier Velar in the spotlight




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Mercedes-Benz GLA: Living the dream

The GLA is the formidable entry-level Mercedes-Benz for many buyers, offering to be a gateway to more premium products and the immeasurable prestige that its badge offers




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Extra? Ordinary?

The smarter-looking, (supposedly) performance-focussed Creta N Line commands a small premium. Is it worth the extra money?




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iX out of 10

BMW’s updated iX may not set your heart racing, but if a luxury electric crossover is what you’re after, it’ll acquit itself well