New Principal Secretary and Principal Advisor to PM appointed
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Dr. P.K. Mishra, currently functioning as Additional Principal Secretary to
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development launches the Digital Economy Report 2019
The Digital Economy Report 2019 will provide an update on the latest trends in the global digital economy. The UN Conference on Trade
Continue readingRBI releases report of the Committee on the Development of Housing Finance Securitisation Market
Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Committee on the Development of Housing Finance Securitisation Market with Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Senior Advisor,
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Eminent Lawyer and Politician Ram Jethmalani, passes away at 95
Eminent lawyer and politician Ram Jethmalani has passed away at age of 95. He would have turned 96 next week. As a
Continue readingRBI makes External Benchmark Based Interest Rate mandatory for certain categories of loans from October 1, 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has been examining the feasibility of mandating the use of an external benchmark for determining the interest
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Department of Fertilizers to promote Cloth/Jute bags, locally tailored, to reduce the Consumption of Single Use Plastics
Department of Fertilizers is committed to do its utmost efforts to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics. As these are non-biodegradable they
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Ayodhya hearing| SC issues notice to 2 for threatening senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan
Supreme Court: The 5-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, CJ and SA Bobde, Dr. DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and SA Nazeer, JJ has
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Hong Kong formally withdraws Extradition Bill after nearly 3-month long protest crisis
As reported The Guardian, by Carrie Lam, Hong Kong leader has formally withdrawn the “extradition bill” which caused months protest. “Lam said her
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Journalist who reported the Mirzapur story of “rotis and salt” being served in the name of “mid-day meal” facing charges under criminal law — EGI condemns U.P. Govt. action
The Editors Guild of India condemns the Uttar Pradesh government’s action of filing an FIR under serious sections of criminal law against
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Copyright office clarifies that — No license required for utilization of sound recording during marriages or religious ceremonies | No Copyright Infringement
Representations have been received from various stakeholders seeking clarification as to whether a license is required to be obtained for the purpose
Continue readingCBDT | Consolidated Circular for ease of compliance of Start-ups
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued various circulars/clarifications in the matter from time to time. Vide Circular No.22/2019 dated 30-08-2019,
Continue readingIncome Tax department made history with a quantum jump in the e-filing of Income–Tax Returns in a single day
The Income Tax department has made history with a quantum jump in the e-filing of Income–Tax Returns (ITRs) with an all-time high
Continue readingCBDT constitutes Start-up Cell for redressal of grievances related to Start-ups
One of the measures pertaining to taxation announced by the Hon’ble Finance Minister as part of the several measures to boost the
Continue readingClarification on applicability of Tax Deduction at Source on cash withdrawals
In order to discourage cash transactions and move towards less cash economy, the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 has inserted a new
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Missing UP Law Student Case| She should be kept wherever she feels safe and comfortable: SC
Supreme Court: When the UP law student who went missing was brought before the bench of R Banumathi and AS Bopanna, JJ
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INX Media Case| Bail to P. Chidambaram will affect the cases of Mallya, Choksi, Modi, etc: ED
Supreme Court: The Enforcement Directorate has told the Court that custodial interrogation of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the INX media
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International Day Against Nuclear Tests | Bringing nuclear test ban treaty into force a ‘central pillar’ of global disarmament push
The legacy of nuclear testing is “nothing but destruction,” and in a world of rising tensions, “our collective security depends” on bringing
Continue readingBreaking | Centre proposes reduction in Employees’ Provident Fund contribution
As reported by money control, Ministry of Labour and Employment has recommended reducing the contribution made by employees towards the Employees’ Provident Fund
Continue readingEnhanced penalties under Amended Motor Vehicles Act to be applicable from next month
Centre has Notified Some Provisions of the Act on 29-08-2019. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified yesterday, i.e. 28-08-2019, through
Continue readingCBDT clarifies differential regime between domestic investors and FPIs existed even prior to General Budget 2019 and was not creation of Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019
Dispelling this false impression being created in certain sections of media including social media, CBDT said that differential regime between domestic investors
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