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GST rate much below revenue neutral rate to lessen burden on taxpayers: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the goods and services tax (GST) rate is much below the revenue neutral rate (RNR), originally suggested at 15.3 per cent, which means less burden on taxpayers.

Sep 5, 2024

Ministry of Electronics and IT, MeitY, Electronics Niketan

IT Ministry to nurture 125 early-stage startups with funding, mentorship

The IT Ministry on Thursday announced the second cohort of its startup accelerator where 125 early-age startups, selected and supported through potential accelerators, will be provided funding support and mentorship.

Sep 5, 2024

Punjab hikes fuel rates, scraps power subsidy above loads of 7 KW

The cash-strapped AAP government in Punjab on Thursday increased the petrol price by 61 paise and diesel by 92 paise per litre and also scrapped subsidised electricity above loads of 7 KW.

Sep 5, 2024

Sitharaman Announces Three New Railway Economic Corridors

Indian women leading 18pc of 111 unicorns in India: FM

Indian women are rising the corporate ladder as they are leading about 18 per cent of 111 unicorns (valued at $1 billion) in the startup and financial technology space.

Sep 5, 2024

Oral pouches are new nicotine craze for Gen Z, warns study

While almost half of individuals can identify cigarettes and e-cigarettes, just one in four would recognise oral nicotine pouches.

Sep 5, 2024

Centre to create Aadhaar-like digital IDs for 11 crore farmers by FY27

In a bid to empower the farmers' community, the government is targeting to create digital identities for 11 crore farmers over the three fiscals which will be similar to Aadhaar card.

Sep 5, 2024

Amit Shah greeted 'hard working' teachers, applauds their role in nation building

Amit Shah greets 'hard working' teachers, applauds their role in nation-building

Home Minister Amit Shah, extended warm wishes to all teachers on the occasion of Teachers' Day.

Sep 5, 2024

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Brunei Sultan, later departs for Singapore

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Brunei Sultan; here's what was discussed

Joint Statement on an Enhanced Partnership between the Republic of India and Brunei Darussalam.

Sep 5, 2024

Over 78 lakh EPS pensioners can get pension from any bank, anywhere from Jan 1, 2025

The Centre on Wednesday approved the Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) that will benefit more than 78 lakh people under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS), which is part of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

Sep 4, 2024

Govt to clear FAME 3 scheme for faster EV adoption in 1-2 months: Minister

he Centre to clear the third Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicle (FAME) scheme to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption.

Sep 4, 2024

Visit to Brunei ushers in new era of stronger ties: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his two-day visit to Brunei Darussalam - the first ever bilateral trip by an Indian PM to the southeast Asian nation - reflected New Delhi's deep desire to boost bilateral ties and will further boost action on India's 'Act East' policy and its vision for the Indo-Pacific.

Sep 4, 2024

PM Modi arrives in Singapore, receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Singapore Wednesday afternoon, marking the second leg of his two-nation visit after a historic trip to Brunei. His visit to Singapore is at the invitation of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Sep 4, 2024

How IITs have become new export from India

India's prestigious Indian Institute of Technology is steadily spreading its wings to become the new export from India. In less than a year of opening its first offshore campus in Tanzania's Zanzibar, the institute this week opened its second in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Sep 4, 2024

Eight killed in Cameroon road accident; over 50 injured

At least eight people were killed and over 50 others injured in a road accident in Cameroon on Wednesday, according to local police and witnesses.

Sep 4, 2024

In latest crackdown on alleged Beijing agents, ex-high ranking New York official arrested

A former high-ranking state official has been charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government, capping a series of arrests of people, including former dissidents, who have allegedly worked secretly for Beijing.

Sep 4, 2024

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Search Results for: Ministry of Finance

GST rate much below revenue neutral rate to lessen burden on taxpayers: FM Sitharaman

IT Ministry to nurture 125 early-stage startups with funding, mentorship

Punjab hikes fuel rates, scraps power subsidy above loads of 7 KW

Indian women leading 18pc of 111 unicorns in India: FM

Oral pouches are new nicotine craze for Gen Z, warns study

Centre to create Aadhaar-like digital IDs for 11 crore farmers by FY27

Amit Shah greets 'hard working' teachers, applauds their role in nation-building

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Brunei Sultan; here's what was discussed

Over 78 lakh EPS pensioners can get pension from any bank, anywhere from Jan 1, 2025

Govt to clear FAME 3 scheme for faster EV adoption in 1-2 months: Minister

Visit to Brunei ushers in new era of stronger ties: PM Modi

PM Modi arrives in Singapore, receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora

How IITs have become new export from India

Eight killed in Cameroon road accident; over 50 injured

In latest crackdown on alleged Beijing agents, ex-high ranking New York official arrested

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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