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Panel set up to revise water policy, to hold consultations

The revision was envisaged by the departments of water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation and the ministry of Jal Shakti. Read more »
Income tax raids across India

Cabinet gives 11 month extension for 15th Finance Commission

The commission will submit its interim report on Saturday and the final report by October 30 next year. Read more »
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Modi govt approves India’s climate change stand at UN meet

Indian delegation to the conference will be headed by Prakash Javadekar, minister for environment, forests and climate change. Read more »
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Investment in Ontario will open a $22 trillion market for Indian firms: Vic Fedeli

Big opportunity awaits Indian companies in Ontario's automobiles, IT, aerospace sectors, says province's economic development, job creation and trade minister. Read more »
Startups

Modi govt lists steps to ensure timely payment to MSMEs

Sixty micro and small enterprises facilitation councils have been set up to address pendency. Read more »
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NSO survey shows slight fall in urban unemployment rate

Finally some good news Modi govt on jobs front; unemployment rate falls to 9.3% during January-March 2019. 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 »
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 »