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Government reconstitutes 8 Cabinet Committees

Government has reconstituted 8 Cabinet Committees with the Prime Minister heading six of them.




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UP’s subsidy policy on strong hybrid cars different from FAME scheme: officials

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




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Disaster management Bill tabled in LS; Opposition says Bill encroaches on States’ jurisdiction

Centre asserts that there is no interference in the rights of the States as disaster management is the first responsibility of the States.




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Oil Ministry introduces Bill to amend Oilfields Regulation Act

Oil Ministry’s move to enhance the ease of doing business in the exploration and production sector




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Nirmala Sitharaman introduces Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

The Bill seeks to give customers an option to increase the number of nominees per bank account to four, from existing one, among others




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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 supports e-commerce but demands fair play and honesty, says Piyush Goyal

Goyal highlighted the benefits of e-commerce while expressing concerns about predatory pricing practices and the need to protect small retailers




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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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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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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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Government may approve fresh applications for chip facilities in India

New projects could be announced in the upcoming Semicon India between September 11 and 13




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IT Dept rolls out e-dispute resolution scheme

A DRC may make modification to the variations in the specified order and decide to grant reduction/waiver of penalty and prosecution




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NFRA-ICAI tussle over key audit standard overhaul: CA Institute Council to meet on Sep 17 to discuss future strategy

ICAI to debate NFRA’s plan to overhaul audit standard SA600, fearing concentration of market in few hands




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Govt extends interest equalisation scheme for exporters till September 30

This extension aims to promote the country’s outbound shipments and provide exporters with interest benefits.




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Govt brings all citizens aged 70+ under Ayushman Bharat’s ₹5 lakh health scheme

India expands Ayushman Bharat to cover 6 crore senior citizens aged 70+ with ₹5 lakh free health insurance per family, at a total cost of ₹3,437 crore




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Ayushman Bharat scheme could see addition of more geriatric care packages: Health Ministry officials

Suggestions have been sought to increase the number of geriatric care packages under the health insurance scheme




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

Revised pay to be effective from January 1 this year



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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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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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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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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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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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Mercedes-AMG GLE 53: Dual Nature

As a mid-tier performance offering in the Mercedes-AMG GLE lineup, the GLE 53 turns out to be an immensely capable car




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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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Audi RS5: Svelte demeanor, sporting intent

Power-packed: The Audi RS 5 Sportback packs more of a punch than its classy looks might suggest




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Mercedes-Benz G-Class updated

The model line has for now been updated with new features and suspension tech.




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Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: Milestone-Class

More than 25 years after it was introduced as the M-Class, the GLE still looks pretty promising in its latest avatar




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2024 Porsche Panamera makes its Indian debut

The Panamera benefits from a new cabin, complete with a 12.6-inch instrument panel, a 10.9-inch touchscreen, and a passenger display




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Mercedes-Benz aims for the top 

Top Drawer: Two new TEVs have graced the Mercedes-Benz India lineup. 




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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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Vijay's maiden political entry was successful: Tamil megastar Rajinikanth




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Vijay chairs meeting of TVK leaders to finalise roadmap for his statewide tour




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TN: Leopard kills dog at home stay in Valparai, locals demand immediate capture




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TN farmers plan major stir against Land Consolidation Act, 2023




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Cybercrimes on rise: TN Police warns public; Chennai, Coimbatore, 2-tier cities vulnerable




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TN to detect land encroachments using AI, pilot study in Coimbatore




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Cyclone Dana: Flight, train services resume in West Bengal




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Trap cameras in Darjeeling to track movement of melanistic leopards




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Farmers of four districts in West Bengal worst-hit by Cyclone Dana