o NDA Govt under CM Chandrababu Naidu to implement major policy overhaul in Andhra Pradesh By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:51:57 +0530 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expected to personally examine policy changes in all departments Full Article Policy
o Atmanirbhar push: MoD requests 156 LCH Prachand from HAL for Army and IAF By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:14:29 +0530 Of the 156 helicopters, 90 are designated for the Army Aviation Corps and 66 for the Indian Air Force Full Article Policy
o Cabinet clears ₹2,254 crore for national forensic infra enhancement scheme By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:43:05 +0530 Under this scheme, the MHA will establish campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University and central forensic science laboratories in the country Full Article Policy
o Indian government hikes kharif crops support price by 1-13% By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:58:49 +0530 Farmers will receive ₹2-lakh crore from the new minimum support prices Full Article Agri Business
o Govt approves viability gap funding for offshore wind energy projects By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:07:58 +0530 The outlay also includes ₹6,853 crore for installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects and a grant of ₹600 crore for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects Full Article Economy
o ₹76,000-cr greenfield Vadhavan Port gets Cabinet nod By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:17:38 +0530 The greenfield port will be a key infra asset in IMEEEC project Full Article Logistics
o Union Cabinet announces economic decisions worth over ₹2.88-lakh crore By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:26:11 +0530 These include the MSP hike for 14 Kharif crops, Varanasi airport expansion, and a new major port at Vadhavan Full Article Economy
o Consumer Affairs Ministry releases draft guidelines to curb pesky promotional calls, messages By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:55:32 +0530 Draft guidelines released by DoCA protect consumers from unsolicited and unwarranted communications business communication Full Article Info-tech
o Centre notifies new Telecom Act effective June 26, replaces 138-year-old Telegraph Act By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:16:59 +0530 Key provisions include user protection, reforms in the right of way, optimal spectrum utilisation, and the introduction of biometric identification for new SIMs Full Article Info-tech
o PM Modi pledges threefold effort and results in third term; appeals for responsible Opposition By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:31:39 +0530 Emphasising the increased responsibility following a significant electoral victory, Modi promised to work harder and achieve greater outcomes Full Article Policy
o CBIC issues valuation norms for foreign company supplies to Indian subsidiaries By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:49:39 +0530 Additionally, CBIC clarified that for calculating the time limit to avail ITC under the Reverse Charge Mechanism, the relevant financial year will be when the recipient issues the invoice Full Article Economy
o Interest subsidy scheme for exporters extended for 2 months for MSMEs By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:33:05 +0530 Claims of non-MSME exporters not to be entertained beyond June 30, 2024, says DGFT Full Article MSME
o Periodic review likely of PSBs, CPSEs employees By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:48:18 +0530 New instructions from DoPT require PSUs and Banks to review employees monthly for integrity and effectiveness. Full Article Economy
o Govt hikes NDRF risk and hardship allowance by 40%: Amit Shah By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:35:58 +0530 Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement at the Flag-in ceremony of the NDRF’s Mountaineering Expedition Vijay, emphasising the crucial role NDRF plays in national and international disaster response Full Article Policy
o Modi pivots to welfarism, free private sector growth By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:08:14 +0530 PM’s replies to the debate in Parliament with aggressive rebuttal of the Opposition’s barbs and a vision for the economy Full Article Policy
o Self-declaration for advertisers limited to food, health sectors By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:28:29 +0530 I&B Ministry stated that advertisements issued for products related to food and health sectors will be required to upload an annual self-certificate on the Broadcast Seva Portal and Press Council of India portal. Full Article Economy
o Government reconstitutes 8 Cabinet Committees By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:44:08 +0530 Government has reconstituted 8 Cabinet Committees with the Prime Minister heading six of them. Full Article Policy
o Govt announces guidelines for funding testing facilities under National Green Hydrogen Mission By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:44:04 +0530 With a budget of ₹200 crore till FY26, the scheme aims to support the development of standards and regulatory frameworks in the Green Hydrogen sector. Full Article Policy
o On eve of Modi’s Moscow visit, Indo-Russia JV delivers 35,000 AK-203s to Indian Army By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 20:18:13 +0530 The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Ltd, a joint venture between India and Russia, has production facility at Amethi, UP and is expected to manufacture more than 600,000 rifles as per a deal between the two sides Full Article Policy
o UP’s subsidy policy on strong hybrid cars different from FAME scheme: officials By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:57:23 +0530 The policy offers no registration cost for strong hybrid vehicles and provides a subsidy of ₹1 lakh or 15% of the ex-factory cost to customers, with a total outlay of ₹250 crore for 25,000 units Full Article Policy
o Karnataka temporarily suspends job quota bill after backlash from industry By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:42:48 +0530 Influential figures such as Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and TV Mohandas Pai had voiced strong opposition to the draft bill, citing concerns about its potential impact on business activities and the overall investment climate Full Article Policy
o New MCA rule allows Directors to update KYC details throughout the year By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:11:08 +0530 This change offers more flexibility compared to the previous system, which only allowed updates during the annual KYC filing Full Article Policy
o Two pre-Independence era acts to be re-enacted: Aircraft Act and Boilers Act get modern overhaul By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:21:34 +0530 In the upcoming Lok Sabha session, the Government will re-enact the Aircraft Act of 1934, introduce the Coffee Promotion Bill, and revamp the Indian Boilers Act of 1923 to modernise regulations and support the ‘Make in India’ initiative Full Article Policy
o Oil Ministry announces plans for energy security fund By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 21:23:24 +0530 The Minister highlighted the importance of creating an energy security fund and exploring rare earth minerals Full Article Policy
o Health Ministry directs FSSAI to waive off registration fee for street food vendors By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 21:34:25 +0530 Union Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda also stressed on providing ‘Street Safe’ Rapid Testing Kit to ensure safe food is used by street food vendors and highlighted the need to empower them by enrolling them on food delivery platforms Full Article Economy
o Budget 2024: ₹5,000 monthly internship allowance announced for 1 crore youth By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:46:40 +0530 Internship scheme aims to create job opportunities in top 500 companies over next five years Full Article Budget 2024
o Union Budget 2024-25: India slashes aid to Maldives, boosts support for Sri Lanka and Mauritius By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:52:56 +0530 Aid to the Maldives has been cut by 48%, reducing the grant from ₹770 crore to ₹400 crore, reflecting strained diplomatic ties following the election of pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu. Full Article Policy
o Disaster management Bill tabled in LS; Opposition says Bill encroaches on States’ jurisdiction By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:44:30 +0530 Centre asserts that there is no interference in the rights of the States as disaster management is the first responsibility of the States. Full Article National
o Govt issues fifth draft notification to declare Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive area By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:29:51 +0530 The notification aims to safeguard the region by prohibiting activities such as mining, quarrying, sand mining, and new thermal power projects, while also restricting large-scale construction projects and townships Full Article Policy
o Govt set to bring in changes in banking laws By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Aug 2024 17:49:37 +0530 Amendments likely to raise number of nominees in a bank account to 4 Full Article Money & Banking
o Oil Ministry introduces Bill to amend Oilfields Regulation Act By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 19:15:49 +0530 Oil Ministry’s move to enhance the ease of doing business in the exploration and production sector Full Article Policy
o Nirmala Sitharaman introduces Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:59:31 +0530 The Bill seeks to give customers an option to increase the number of nominees per bank account to four, from existing one, among others Full Article Policy
o Entering a decade of financial inclusion: PMJDY reaches 53 crore beneficiaries and ₹2.28 lakh crore in deposits By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:26:17 +0530 The scheme has largely been women-centric with 29.48 crore beneficiaries while 35.27 crore of total accounts are from rural and semi-urban branches Full Article Policy
o Govt issues operational guidelines for under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:40:11 +0530 A total financial outlay of ₹800 crore has been allocated for this component, providing ₹1 crore per selected model solar village, the Ministry said Full Article Policy
o Andhra to announce new industrial, liquor policies soon By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:49:57 +0530 Pharma, automobiles, mining, energy and shipping, likely to be given special thrust by the State Government Full Article Policy
o DPIIT may take a relook at FDI restrictions from China in policy review: Sources By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:15:15 +0530 No country in the world has been able to decouple with China, says Commerce Secretary Full Article Policy
o Government partners with MicroSave to optimise Community Investment Support Fund By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:52:38 +0530 MicroSave has signed MoU with Rural Development Ministry on July 29 Full Article Policy
o Govt supports e-commerce but demands fair play and honesty, says Piyush Goyal By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:53:51 +0530 Goyal highlighted the benefits of e-commerce while expressing concerns about predatory pricing practices and the need to protect small retailers Full Article Economy
o Govt to provide financial assistance to North Eastern States for hydro power development By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:56:18 +0530 This scheme has an outlay of ₹4,136 crore to be implemented from FY25 to FY32 Full Article Economy
o Cabinet approves e-auction to roll out FM Radio stations in 234 new cities By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:57:17 +0530 The Cabinet also clears the proposal to change annual licensing fee conditions Full Article Economy
o Paytm gets Finmin approval for downstream investment into its payment services arm By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:57:52 +0530 PPSL will now resubmit application with RBI for Payment Aggregator licence Full Article Money & Banking
o Cabinet approves ₹6,456 crore worth of new rail projects across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:10:22 +0530 Three projects include setting up of two new lines and one multi-tracking project across Indian Railways Full Article Logistics
o Defence Ministry cautions firms using Chinese parts for drones By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:30:38 +0530 Ministry dashes off a letter to industry bodies asking them to sensitise manufacturers against using Chinese parts for drones Full Article National
o A dozen industrial smart cities worth ₹28,602 cr get CCEA approval By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:51:53 +0530 Projects to be completed by 2027, attract investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore, general 10 lakh direct jobs, says Piyush Goyal Full Article Policy
o Govt proposes new window in NRS auctions for buying coal without end use requirement By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:02:13 +0530 Coal Ministry proposes new window in NRS Linkage Auction Policy for long-term coal linkages without end use restrictions Full Article Commodities
o Government may approve fresh applications for chip facilities in India By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:34:16 +0530 New projects could be announced in the upcoming Semicon India between September 11 and 13 Full Article Info-tech
o IT Dept rolls out e-dispute resolution scheme By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:10:53 +0530 A DRC may make modification to the variations in the specified order and decide to grant reduction/waiver of penalty and prosecution Full Article Economy
o NFRA-ICAI tussle over key audit standard overhaul: CA Institute Council to meet on Sep 17 to discuss future strategy By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:39:22 +0530 ICAI to debate NFRA’s plan to overhaul audit standard SA600, fearing concentration of market in few hands Full Article Policy
o Govt extends interest equalisation scheme for exporters till September 30 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:49:16 +0530 This extension aims to promote the country’s outbound shipments and provide exporters with interest benefits. Full Article Policy
o Most powers of controversial patents chief Pandit withdrawn By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:08:31 +0530 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 Full Article Policy