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PM To Discuss with CMs plans to make India a manufacturing hub

20Feb

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PM To Discuss with CMs plans to make India a manufacturing hub

Prime minister Narendra Modi along with the fellow CMs of the country are planning to make India a manufacturing hub today. Making India a manufacturing hub through the changes and reforms with reimaging agriculture. Prime minister Narendra Modi will discuss with the state chief ministers the key aspects of the ‘’national development agenda’’ at the governing council meeting of Niti Aayog on Saturday. Even though most of the chief ministers are supposed to attend, but the chief minister of West Bengal - Mamata Banerjee, and Punjab’s captain Amarinder Singh may skip the event. Along with the manufacturing and farm sector, this agenda also had a significant role in building the health infrastructure especially at the primary level and the grassroots levels itself. Although...

Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to the veteran congress leader Satish Sharma

19Feb

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Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to the veteran congress leader Satish Sharma

The congress party paid tribute to the veteran leader captain Satish Sharma; who passed away on February 17 at the age of 73. He was the most loyal person to the Gandhi family. He also mentored Rahul Gandhi in his early days of politics. He died in Goa. He was born on 11th October 1947 in Andhra Pradesh. His funeral was held in Delhi today. Although Mr Rahul Gandhi tweeted on Wednesday that ‘’ I’m very sad to hear the demise of captain Satish Sharma. My love and condolence are with family and friends. We will miss him.’’ Mr Satish Sharma was the union minister of petroleum and natural gas from 1993 to 1996 in the Narasimha Rao led Congress government. He was also the Rajya sabha member for three terms. The three times Lok sabha MP represented the Raebareli and Amet...

Bharti Airtel adds maximum number of wireless users than Jio for 5 months in a row

19Feb

By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments

Business, Communication, Finance, Jio, news, Politics

Bharti Airtel adds maximum number of wireless users than Jio for 5 months in a row

Airtel acquired 4.05 million wireless subscribers against Jio's 0.47 million while battling Vodafone-Idea once again lost almost 5.7 million users in December, as per Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) data delivered on Thursday. Bharti Airtel adds maximum numbers of wireless users 5th times successfully in a row which is more than market leader Reliance Jio. Airtel added 4.05 million wireless subscribers in December to take its base to 338.70 million, followed by Reliance Jio, which added 478,917 subscribers to take its base to 408.77 million. With solid additions, Airtel has also narrowed the gap with market pioneer Reliance Jio, which has seen its subscriber additions slowing down. Reliance Jio’s wireless market share stood at 35.43% in December, followed by Airte...

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar voiced the demand for a caste-based census

19Feb

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar voiced the demand for a caste-based census

The chief minister of Bihar, Patna calls for a caste-based census. Nitish Kumar said ‘’It is important to get this done once’’ afterwards we can have the caste demographics in our society and that will facilitate us in decision - making policies for them to be done. He added that ‘’ I have been demanding a caste-based census for a very long time. Not just me, I have also sent the proposal to the center, multiple times after getting it approved by the state legislature council and state legislature assembly. Although, In the case of Corona he says that Bihar has improved a lot with its active treatment and testing itself. Nevertheless, people need to be very cautious about the infection itself. The chief minister added that the second phase of the covid vaccination dri...

Bitcoin trading likely to attract Income Tax, 18% GST: Reports

18Feb

By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments

Bitcoins, Business, Finance, news

Bitcoin trading likely to attract Income Tax, 18% GST: Reports

The government is considering imposing income tax (IT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the rate of 18 percent on the profits and trade of bitcoin or related cryptocurrencies, a Business Standard report said. Forward of the presentation of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Forex Invoice, 2021 within the Finances session of Parliament, as has been reported by some media publications, the report additional added that each the taxes might be levied for the present fiscal year. Last year, there was a report by the Times of India, telling officials said that the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB), an arm of the finance ministry had suggested that bitcoins can be categorized under the ‘intangible assets’ class, thus making it liable for GST levy. However,...

Crypto Ban In India: Things To Keep In Mind

18Feb

By Ayushi Sharma2 Comments

Blockchain, news

Crypto Ban In India: Things To Keep In Mind

The recent parliament session has passed a prospect of banning private cryptocurrencies in India. The inside committee members mentioned a lack of rules and regulations from an authorized organization. A leading member of the committee quoted that they are unable to manage and keep an eye on the cryptocurrency transaction. The Parliament passed, The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 is slated for introduction, consideration, and passing. The law is intended to create a facilitative framework for an official digital currency issued by the RBI. And to “prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India”. But, certain exceptions will be permitted “to promote the underlying technology". Whereas crypto startups founder is trying their best to negotiate wit...

Kiran Bedi Was Removed As LG Of Puducherry By President Ramnath Kovind

17Feb

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Kiran Bedi Was Removed As LG Of Puducherry By President Ramnath Kovind

Kiran Bedi was removed as lieutenant governor of Puducherry on Tuesday evening. Although while ordering the removal of Kiran Bedi as the lieutenant governor, the president also issued an order stated that the additional charges will be taken by the governor of Telangana Tamailsai Sundararajan for time being. This order comes less than 24 hours after four MLA’s submitted their resignation. A communique from Rashtrapati Bhavan said ‘’ the president has directed that Dr Kiran Bedi shall cease to hold the office of lieutenant governor of Puducherry and has appointed, Dr Tamilisai Sundararajan ( the governor of Telangana), to discharge the functions of lieutenant governor of Puducherry, besides, to charge of their duties.’’ Apart from these, the statement didn’t specify any reason be...

FM Nirmala Sitharaman addresses Directors of Central Board of RBI, explains priorities of the government

17Feb

By Nikita Dhyani1 Comment

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman addresses Directors of Central Board of RBI, explains priorities of the government

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday explained the government's priorities to the Reserve Bank of India's central board during their first meeting after the presentation of the Union Budget 2021-22. As per the tradition, the Finance Minister holds customary meetings with the board members of the RBI and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) every year after the presentation of the Budget. The RBI said in a statement that the FM minister addressed the 587th RBI Central Council, informing members of key budget initiatives and government priorities. “Complimenting the finance minister on the budget, the board members made various suggestions for consideration of the government,” it added. At its first meeting after the presentation of the Budget for 2021...

Govt to set up a digital intelligence unit to tackle pesky calls, financial duplicity

16Feb

By Nikita Dhyani1 Comment

Business, Finance, financial fraud, news, pesky calls, Politics

Govt to set up a digital intelligence unit to tackle pesky calls, financial duplicity

The telecom ministry will set up an intelligence unit and a consumer protection system to tackle pesky calls, financial duplicity. "In the meeting, the Minister of Communication directed the authorities to take strict action against the telemarketers and individuals involved in harassment of telecom subscribers. Further, the minister observed that telecom resources are also being used to carry out financial frauds and dupe the common man of his hard-earned money,” the statement read. To take strict action against financial irregularities, the government is planning to set up an intelligence unit and a consumer protection system to address the rising concern and irritation of consumers over Unsolicited Messages on mobile phones, repeated harassment through SMS, promising fraudulen...

Opposition With Cylinders In Pressers; LPG Price Hike

16Feb

By Ayushi SharmaNo Comments

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Opposition With Cylinders In Pressers; LPG Price Hike

The opposition party Congress lashed out at the Modi Government in a conference held by them. On Monday morning, the opposition party started briefing with two LPG cylinders on the table. The non-subsidized units LPG cylinder have seen price hikes four times in just three months of time. On February 4, the price was increased by Rs 25, and from February 15 they hiked rs.50 more. In just 10 days of time, the LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) has been increased by Rs 75. This news is more devastating as it is followed up by a petrol and diesel price hike. Earlier Rahul Gandhi tweeted, जनता से लूट, सिर्फ़ ‘दो’ का विकास।#LPGPriceHike pic.twitter.com/GHdNcQJFYq — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 15, 2021 "Not only this, since December 2020 the price has increased by ₹ 175... in 2 m...