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Indian Government Imposes Restrictions On Laptop, Computer Imports

The government notification reportedly added that the restriction will not be applicable to imports under the baggage rules

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28% GST On Online Gaming To be Effective From October, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Centre will bring amendments to the Central GST law in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, following which states will pass the amendments to State GST law in their respective assemblies

Growth Strategies

Unleashing The "Governeurs," The Entrepreneurs Within Our Governments

The more visionary governeurs we have, the more promising our governmental organizations are to excel, embracing innovation, and fostering sustainable growth.

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GST Council Is Likely To Meet On August 2 To Discuss Rules

The amendment in GST law and rules as per decision taken by Council in the previous meeting will be put up to Council for approval

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Centre To Recover INR 469 Crore From 7 Electric 2W Makers

Reportedly, the ministry conducted the investigation after receiving anonymous emails alleging that several EV makers were claiming subsidies without complying with the Phased Manufacturing Plan (PMP) rules

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India And Japan Sign MoU To Develop Semiconductor Industry

Earlier the government signed a similar MoU with the US in March 2023

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Universal Postal Union To Evaluate UPI

Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the transformation of the post offices into a digitally powered network, capable of doorstep delivery of government services in remote areas

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Prime Video Joins Hands With Office Of Principal Scientific Adviser To Launch 'Mission Start Ab'

Series 'Mission Start Ab' will feature ten early-stage grassroots entrepreneurs, with a focus on made-for-India innovations that have the potential to impact socio-economic change

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Centre Approves Digital Data Protection Bill: Report

The initial draft of the bill was introduced in November last year, and after several rounds of public consultation, a second draft was prepared, which underwent inter-ministerial discussions

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Green Hydrogen To Be India's Future Fuel: Union Minister R K Singh

The minister also said that there are industries which have already started working to set up 3.5 MT capacity for green hydrogen production

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Airbnb Signs MoU With Indian Tourism Ministry To Promote Cultural Heritage And Tourism

According to the company, under the MoU, it will also launch a dedicated 'Soul of India' microsite for the global audience showcasing India's rich culture and built heritage

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India's Goal Is To Make Technology 20-25% Of GDP By 2025-26: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Over the last five years, in particular, during and after COVID-19, the Indian innovation economy has grown from 4-5% in 2014 to 10%today

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Facebook Will Be Asked To Shut Down In India, Karnataka HC Warns

The decision came in response to Facebook's alleged lack of cooperation with the state police regarding an ongoing investigation pertaining to the case of an imprisoned Indian citizen in Saudi Arabia

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India Threatened To Shut Down Twitter, Says Jack Dorsey

Responding to Dorsey's allegation, the minister of state for electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, "His comments are an outright lie"

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Delhi Government Gives In-Principle Approval For Food Truck Policy

The policy will reportedly be implemented with the operation of food trucks in 16 selected locations