Curated by : Aishwarya Dabhade
10 years of Jan Dhan Yojana: CEA Nageswaran on usefulness of PMJDY in a world of 'instant judgment'
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran praised the remarkable success of the Centre's flagship scheme—Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)—on its 10th anniversary and said that it played a significant role in advancing financial inclusion in India....
1 month ago
Social security benefits for gig workers likely to be on fast-track: Report
The Indian government plans to advance the launch of social security benefits for workers employed in unorganised sectors potentially before the full implementation of the comprehensive Social Security Code, according to a report by The Economic Times. Th...
1 month ago
EV prices to match petrol, diesel vehicles in two years, says Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said that the cost of electric vehicles (EVs) in India will be on par with petrol and diesel vehicles within the next two years. Speaking at the 64th ACMA Annual Session, Gadkari, a longtime a...
1 month ago
Long lines, corruption claims mar ‘Subhadra’ Yojana set to launch on PM Modi’s birthday: Reports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on September 17, will embark on a crucial one-day visit to Odisha, where he will unveil the state’s new 'Subhadra' Yojana and lay the foundation for transformative railway projects worth Rs 2,800 crore.The 'Subhadra' Yojana,...
1 month ago
CBDT launches Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024; set to take effect on October 1
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially announced the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024 (DTVSV), which is set to take effect on October 1, 2024. This scheme aims to resolve outstanding income tax disputes and was introduced in the U...
3 weeks ago
Ministerial panel weighs GST rate cut for medicines, tractors amid revenue concern: Report
The ministerial panel tasked to rationalise the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates is toying with the idea of lowering the levy on some essential items across a wide spectrum - from medicines to tractors - to 5 percent. The proposal comes as the panel wor...
1 week ago