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Govt considering direct transfer of agri-subsidy to farmers

January 26, 2025
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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that the government is considering a plan under which both Centre and States could share the logistics costs when farmers bring their produce and sell directly to consumers. He also said that the government is considering a plan to directly transfer the

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Kerala readies for a logistics boom

January 26, 2025
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Kerala’s logistics sector is on the threshold of a major expansion with domestic and overseas firms evincing interest in setting up parks and warehousing facilities in Kochi and its suburbs, promising to turn the city into a logistics hub for south India. The interested firms include the US-based Panattoni for

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Demand revival in emerging markets aids automobile exports grow 19% in 2024

January 26, 2025
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Automobile exports from India rose 19 per cent year-on-year in 2024 led by a robust dispatch of two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, according to SIAM data. Overall shipments rose to 50,98,810 units last year, up 19 per cent from 42,85,809 units exported in 2023. “Last year saw revival in

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Past retirees of NPS can also opt for Unified Pension Scheme

January 26, 2025
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A National Pension System (NPS) Government Employee, who retires on or before March 31, 2025 can opt for Unified Pensions Scheme (UPS). said Finance Ministry in a notification dated January 24. UPS is to be operationalised from April 1, 2025. The scheme will not be available for employees who were

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Axis Capital predicts EV penetration to surge in 3 years

January 26, 2025
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The electric vehicle (EV) penetration will increase in the next three years due to the introduction of more reliable models at competitive price points and the possible growth of the charging network, according to the Axis Capital report. “We believe the launch of more credible models at attractive price points

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How Budget 2025 can empower India’s agro-chemical sector and farmers

January 26, 2025
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With India making rapid strides on many fronts under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the agriculture sector is gaining greater significance, as has been evident from the past few Budgets. This progress, and the fact that this is the first full Budget of Modi 3.0, has heightened anticipation

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CCPA imposes penalty on Vision IAS for misleading ad claim

January 25, 2025
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalty of ₹3 lakh on Vision IAS for misleading ad claim regarding result of UPSC CSE 2020, as part of a wider crackdown. In an official statement, it said that the decision was taken to protect rights of consumers and ensure that

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Posthumous Padma awards conferred on Osamu Suzuki, Bibek Debroy, Sushil Kumar Modi

January 25, 2025
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On the eve of the country’s 76th Republic Day, the Centre announced the list of recipients for the Padma Awards 2025 comprising 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. Padma Vibhushan awardees include Late Osamu Suzuki, former Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation; Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy from

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‘One Nation One Election’ initiative can prevent policy paralysis: President Murmu

January 25, 2025
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President Droupadi Murmu has endorsed the ‘One Nation One Election’ initiative of the government and said it could prevent policy paralysis and reduce financial burden. “Another measure that promises to redefine the terms of good governance is the Bill introduced in Parliament to synchronise election schedules in the country. The

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Government notifies Unified Pension Scheme, to be effective from April 1

January 25, 2025
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The Finance Ministry has notified Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under National Pension System (NPS). It will come into effect from April 1 this year and has potential to benefit 23 lakh employees. This will be available for government servants who have joined the service on or after

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