CCPA imposes penalty on Vision IAS for misleading ad claim
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
Posthumous Padma awards conferred on Osamu Suzuki, Bibek Debroy, Sushil Kumar Modi
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
‘One Nation One Election’ initiative can prevent policy paralysis: President Murmu
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
India’s electric car penetration to surge to 9 per cent by FY30: Nomura Report
The penetration of electric cars in India is projected to rise significantly, reaching 9 per cent by FY30 from the current 2 per cent, according to a report by Nomura. This shift is part of the country’s broader transition toward sustainable and eco-friendly mobility solutions. The report highlighted that electric
Campco expresses concern over unfair areca import practices, seeks strict regulations to curb them
Expressing concerns over unfair arecanut import practices by some people, the Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative (Campco) Ltd has urged the Government to implement stronger regulations to protect the interests of domestic growers. In a letter to the Union Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, the Campco President, A Kishore
Impact of Basmati price volatility in key international markets for Indian exporters
One of the most integral parts of India’s agricultural exports, the global Basmati rice market often experiences price fluctuations. Since Basmati rice is cultivated in only India and Pakistan in the world, with the former producing the giant’s share of the total cultivation, price volatility leads to considerable implications on
Specially-designed Vande Bharat train completes trial run in Jammu and Kashmir
Years of hard work and dedication, and some engineering marvels later, the dream of Kashmir’s rail connectivity finally came true as a specially-designed Vande Bharat Express train arrived here on Saturday, completing its trial run. The train, on its maiden trial run, arrived at the Srinagar station in the Nowgam
Some exemptions likely in new income tax regime, inflation adjusted income tax slabs possible: Rakesh Nangia
The Union Budget is expected to bring new Income Tax legislations. What are the changes likely in overall tax structure? Rakesh Nangia, Managing Partner at Nangia & Co LLP, explained in an interview. There is speculation that the new IT legislation will do away with the concept of assessment year
TPG Scion acquires stake in SCHOTT Poonawalla, seeks CCI approval for strategic pharma packaging deal
Global investment giant TPG Group is set to expand its footprint in India’s pharmaceutical packaging industry with its affiliate, TPG Scion SG Pte Ltd, acquiring a stake in SCHOTT Poonawalla Private Limited (SPPL). The deal, which involves a secondary share purchase from Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd, is currently
Policymakers must tune more into States, says Finance Commission Chief Panagariya
India’s policymakers and thinktanks should focus on studying the States a lot more, Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of 16th Finance Commission suggested on Friday He was speaking at a launch event of first ever ‘Fiscal Health Index 2025’ report prepared by NITI Aayog. “Even though one, including the media, tends to