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Tax should be reduced on essential commodities: Odisha women express hopes
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Maitri, a female entrepreneur, expressed her hopes for tax reductions on everyday essentials such as gas burners, purifiers, etc. She also highlighted the need for an effective tax structure, stating that women-led businesses should be "tax-free" to create more opportunit
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Telecom sector seeks relief: COAI urges government to slash spectrum price
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A primary concern raised by the industry body is the high cost of spectrum, which continues to strain the balance sheets of service providers. He urged the government to recognize the essential nature of connectivity in the modern era, suggesting, "The spectrum pricing should be revisited
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Why UPI Has Become the Preferred Digital Payment Method in India
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 31: India has witnessed a remarkable shift toward digital payments in recent years, and UPI has emerged as the most preferred method for everyday transactions. The Unified Payments Interface, or UPI, allows users to send and receive money quickly, securely, and con
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Revision of base year to improve accuracy, support AI use: MoSPI Secretary
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"For AI and ML, data is the key raw material. It is therefore essential that data is harmonised so that it can be effectively used by AI systems," he said. Internally, MoSPI is already using artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy of data enumeration and to speed up decision-making p
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Facing Modern-Day Pressures with Vigour & Vitality
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 30: In today's fast-paced world, the demands on our bodies and minds seem never-ending. Long hours at work, constant digital connection, and the stress of personal commitments often leave us feeling exhausted. Even when we try to eat well and stay active, lifestyle
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PIL in Delhi High Court flags prolonged non-functioning of Delhi Commissio
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The PIL, filed by MP Sudhakar Singh and represented by Advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, claims the DCW's office has remained closed during working hours, and the Chairperson's post has been vacant since January 2024, leading to a collapse of essential services like family counselling units a
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"Looking forward to welcoming India to Pax Silica next month": US Under S
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the Hudson Institute, which promotes American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future, he emphasised that while the initial "nucleus" focused on manufacturing hubs such as Japan and South Korea, expanding into India is essential to secure the broader supply chain, in
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Strengthening manufacturing capacity essential for achieving long-term cur
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During the presentation on the Economic Survey, CEA outlined a clear pathway to currency strength: robust growth in manufacturing exports leads to improved current account positions, which in turn supports the build-up of foreign exchange reserves and enables a gradual strengthening of cu
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UIDAI launches new Aadhaar app strengthening digital identity ecosystem
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking on the launch, UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said that establishing identity has become essential in many situations today, such as renting out a house, staying at a hotel, or availing various services. "Until now, individuals were required to present multiple physical identity documents
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How Promom Signals a New Standard in Maternal Care
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 27: Motherhood is deeply personal, but the products built around it have rarely felt that way. For years, Indian mothers have adjusted to tools that were designed elsewhere, priced too high, or simply not made with their lives in mind. Promom was started to change
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Umbrashield's UV Shield: A New-Age Indian Brand Making Sun Protection a Da
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 27: As global temperatures continue to rise and climate patterns shift, concerns about exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation are becoming more common. What used to be seen as a seasonal or vacation-related issue has now turned into a daily concern for millions of
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Earthquake victims in Pak-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan left stranded as govt
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Aid from China, including tents, blankets, and other essential relief items, has reportedly been stuck at Sost Port since 2022. Villagers in Chapursan are demanding that at least this minimal assistance be released immediately to alleviate their suffering.
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