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GeM inks pact with Delhi government to improve buying experience

The Government e-Marketplace now has agreements in place with 30 states and Union territories. Read more »
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Government installs 56MW waste-to-energy capacity in 3 years

Govt offers back-end subsidy to developers for setting up plants generating power from waste. Read more »
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Loan mela effect: PSU banks’ disbursals soar to Rs 2.5 lakh crore in October outreach

The outreach was meant to boost economic growth in the wake of a slowdown induced by lack of demand. Read more »
antitrust law, big tech, digital

Union cabinet okays Patent Prosecution Highway programme

The India Patent Office will initiate the programme with Japan Patent Office on a pilot basis for three years. Read more »
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Modi government extends Rs 42,000 crore lifeline to bleeding telecom operators

No decision on the Rs 1.47 lakh crore tax demand on the Adjusted Gross Revenues. Read more »
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Cabinet approves privatisation of BPCL, 4 other central PSUs

Govt to sell its entire 63.75% stake in Shipping Corporation and 30.8% holding in Container Corporation. Read more »
Impact of global minimum tax on India

GST compensation: State FMs seek early release of funds

Finance ministers of Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal, Punjab and Rajasthan say delay in payment has stalled state governments' activities. Read more »
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Air India, Pawan Hans, ITDC among 28 central PSUs cleared for strategic sale

Modi government to complete the sale of BPCL, Air India this financial year. Read more »
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Govt boosts PSU banks’ capital base by Rs 60,314 crore

Modi government had made a provision of Rs 70,000 crore in the Budget for 2019-20. Read more »
Kerala ageing faster than rest of India

Ageing Kerala is sitting on a demographic time bomb

Kerala is ageing faster than the rest of India. Its population above 60 years is close to 13% of the total. Read more »