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Business Reform Action Plan 2017 released
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the World Bank Group, released the
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Cabinet approves implementation of Supreme Court’s judgment regarding Target Plus Scheme under Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09
The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of Supreme Court’s Judgment dated 27th October 2015 regarding Target Plus Scheme (TPS) 2004-09 in
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Dr. Mukulita Vijayawargiya takes charge as Whole Time Member, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Dr. (Ms) Mukulita Vijayawargiya took charge as Whole Time Member, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India in New Delhi today. Dr.
Continue readingJustice Gita Mittal appointed Actg. Chief Justice, Delhi High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India appointed Kumari Justice Gita Mittal, senior-most
Continue readingCBDT issues PAN & TAN within 1 day to improve Ease of Doing Business
In order to improve the Ease of Doing Business for newly incorporated corporates, CBDT has tied up with Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Cab safety measures for women included in the New Taxi Policy Guidelines
The safety measures, recommended by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, concerning safety of women commuters availing of cab services have
Continue readingFirst International Financial Services Centre set up at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT), Gandhinagar
Section 18 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 provides for the setting up of an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in
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Dept. of Consumers Affairs signs MOU with 230 Companies for quick redressal of consumer grievances/complaints
The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) is a project of the Department of Consumer Affairs which is executed through the Indian Institute of
Continue readingRequirements for Mutual Funds Investment
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is mandated to protect the interests of investors in securities, and to promote the
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Insurance Cover for Public Deposits
Section 73(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) read with Rule 5 of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 mandates that
Continue readingAppointment of Judges, Kerala High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Justices Sunil
Continue readingIRDAI issues Guidelines on Insurance e-commerce
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued guidelines on insurance e-commerce dated 9th March, 2017. IRDAI has informed that
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Govt. clarification: No change in fee structure or word limit in RTI queries
A factually incorrect and misleading news report appeared in a section of the media that a new set of RTI Rules have
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Cabinet approves MoU between India & Bangladesh in the field of judicial sector cooperation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing of MoU between India and Bangladesh in the
Continue readingMandatory quoting of Aadhaar for PAN Applications & IT Returns applicable only to resident individuals
Section 139-AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as introduced by the Finance Act, 2017 provides for mandatory quoting of Aadhaar /
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Prof. David R. Syiemlieh appointed Chairman, UPSC
Prof. David R. Syiemlieh took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, under clause (1) of Article
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Directives issued under Rule 126 of Explosives Rules, 2008 for safe public display of fireworks
A recent accident during display of fireworks at Paravoor, Kerala has brought out several discrepancies such as lack of effective enforcement of
Continue readingAppointment of Judges, Orissa High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Justices Krushna
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Ms Vanaja N. Sarna, IRS appointed Chairman, Central Board of Excise & Customs
Ms. Vanaja N. Sarna, IRS (C&CE:1980) presently holding the charge as Member (Administration), has been appointed as Chairman, Central Board of Excise
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