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Govt to curb opaque shipping surcharges amid Middle East tensions: Report
The move comes after exporters flagged sharp and sometimes...
Strengthen cyber and operational resilience amid geopolitical tensions: Nasscom
According to Nasscom, several companies have begun activating or...
Govt proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
The plan is part of the Modi government's efforts to boost security of user data as online fraud and data breaches increase in the world's second-largest smartphone market, with nearly 750 million phones New Delhi:India proposes requiring smartphone makers to share...
India tightens crypto noose:Live selfies geo-tagging now mandatory for users
The updated guidelines new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, issued on January 8 , classify crypto exchanges as Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) service providers who will now have to do more than just allow simple document uploads. New...
Explainer: Simplified Income Tax Act 2025 to come into force from April 1
The 2025 I-T law is revenue neutral with no change in tax rates. It has only made direct tax laws simple to understand, removed ambiguities thus reducing scope for litigations. It reduces text volume and sections by about 50 per cent vis-a-vis the 1961 income tax act....
CBIC flags fake GST notices, advises taxpayers to verify DIN
Replying to a social media user who complained on X about receiving a call from a purported GST officer, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said fraudsters are sending fake summons mimicking official GST documents. They use the CGST logo and fake...
Govt may approve PSU gen insurers’ wage revision proposals by Feb 15
Parshant Kumar Goyal, joint secretary, DFS In a meeting of all stakeholders, including chief labour commissioner(CLC), today, Parshant Kumar Goyal, joint secretary, DFS assured that the Feb 15 deadline will be the maximum timeline and the department try to get the...
India crosses milestone of 50,000 NQAS certifications of public healthcare units
The rapid scale-up of NQAS reflects the adoption of multi-pronged acceleration strategies, including continuous capacity building, digital innovations, substantial increase in pool of assessors, and continuous quality improvement mechanisms New Delhi: The Government...
CCPA ‘proposes’ Feb 1 date for Union Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) on Wednesday proposed presenting the Union Budget for 2026–27 on February 1, even though the date falls on a Sunday. If approved, this would mark a rare instance in...
Joshi gets another 3 month extension as acting GIC Re CMD
The government has extended the appointment of Hitesh Ramesh Chandra Joshi, executive director, GIC Re, as acting CMD of the state owned reinsurer for a further period of three months or until a regular CMD is appointed, or until further order, whichever is earliest,...
Investors face more geopolitical whiplash from Trump’s Venezuela gamble
President Donald Trump "The events are a reminder that geopolitical tensions continue to dominate the headlines and drive the markets.It is clear that the markets are having to cope with significantly more headline risk than they are accustomed to under the previous...
Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number to EV batteries for efficient traceability
This system aims to bring transparency, accountability, and sustainability to the battery ecosystem by enabling accurate tracking of performance, and environmental impact.BPAN will play a crucial role in enabling second-life usage, regulatory compliance, and efficient...