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Government may be on target on telecom revenues despite weak auction The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to earn around Rs 1.20 lakh crore in revenue receipts this fiscal, with state-run BSNL contributing significantly, despite a tepid response to the recent spectrum sale. The government is likely ...
02 Jul, 2024, 11.59 PM ISTFaster nod for power connection to EV charging stations proposed The Indian government has proposed new guidelines to reduce the approval time for electricity connections for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The approval time in metropolitan areas will be cut from seven days to three days, and in municipa...
01 Jul, 2024, 11.57 PM ISTSebi tweaks rules for Basic Service Demat Account. Check eligibility, charges Sebi has introduced new rules for Basic Service Demat Accounts (BSDA). To be eligible, individuals must have only one demat account where they are the primary holder and only one BSDA across all depositories.
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28 Jun, 2024, 11.18 AM ISTChinese Communist Party expels two ex-defence ministers on corruption charges The Chinese Communist Party has expelled two former defense ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe, in an anti-corruption crackdown. This move follows Li's disappearance last year and comes amid rising tensions between China and the United States over...
28 Jun, 2024, 09.10 AM ISTUS reporter Evan Gershkovich's closed-door trial begins in Russia US journalist Evan Gershkovich's trial for espionage started in a closed-door session in Russia on Wednesday, marking 15 months since his arrest. Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal correspondent, was detained in March 2023 during a reporting trip in...
26 Jun, 2024, 01.00 PM ISTStep-by-step process for a home loan balance transfer Transfer your home loan wisely by comparing offers, verifying eligibility, submitting required documents, negotiating terms, and finalizing the balance transfer for reduced EMIs and long-term savings.
25 Jun, 2024, 12.21 PM ISTBrookfield targets USD 10 billion investments in renewable sector Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management plans to triple its investments in India’s renewable energy sector to over $10 billion within the next three to four years. The firm is also exploring opportunities in electric vehicles and green hydrogen. With a...
25 Jun, 2024, 11.24 AM ISTBanks in a GST fix over RBI's directive to levy penal charges The Reserve Bank of India's directive to levy penalties only in the form of 'penal charges' is posing a tax dilemma for banks. Banks fear that the indirect tax on such levies would attract the goods and services tax (GST). The new rule, which came i...
25 Jun, 2024, 12.59 AM ISTN Chandrababu Naidu takes charge as Andhra Pradesh CM for the fourth time N Chandrababu took charge as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 13, 2024, at the State Secretariat in Amaravati after being sworn in as the 18th CM on June 12 in Vijayawada. This is his fourth stint as Andhra Pradesh's CM, and he led the TDP-B...
13 Jun, 2024, 07.28 PM ISTRam Mohan Naidu writes 'Om Shri Ram' 21 times before taking charge as Civil aviation minister. Video goes viral Telugu Desam Party MP Ram Mohan Naidu has been appointed as the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, succeeding BJP's Jyotiraditya Scindia. Naidu aims to make air travel more affordable and complete the Bhogapuram airport project by 2025. At 36, he is ...
13 Jun, 2024, 07.06 PM ISTView: EV financing should be cheaper than ICE financing The financial infrastructure for commercial vehicles is built around ICE vehicles, hindering EV adoption. EV financing faces challenges due to uncertain residual value, battery concerns, and higher interest rates. Small operators struggle with highe...
12 Jun, 2024, 11.52 AM ISTModi 3.0 Cabinet: Nirmala Sitharaman takes charge as Union Finance Minister for second time In a second stint, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday morning, formally assumed charge as Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs. Sitharaman was greeted at the office in North Block by Finance Secretary TV Somanathan and other Secretaries of ...
12 Jun, 2024, 11.05 AM ISTThefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles Thieves targeting EV charging stations in cities like Seattle to steal copper wiring pose challenges for major automakers, charging companies, and EV owners. The thefts have led to increased security measures and collaboration with authorities to ad...
12 Jun, 2024, 10.46 AM ISTNCP refuses to be part of NDA ministry after BJP offers MoS (Ind Charge) for Praful Patel Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who met Ajit Pawar and other NCP leaders in Delhi after NCP's refusal, told reporters that there was a uniform policy on allocation of ministry. "For one party, exceptions could not be made. We ar...
10 Jun, 2024, 02.17 AM ISTElectric vehicle (EV) insurance: Coverage for battery replacement, roadside assistance top insurance add-ons, finds survey Premium is the top consideration while picking insurance, claims a recent ICICI Lombard survey on electric vehicles.
03 Jun, 2024, 06.30 AM ISTRailways land-for-job case: Court directs ED to file supplementary charge sheet by June 7 A Delhi court on Friday directed the ED to file supplementary charge sheet, if any, by June 7 in a money laundering case related to the alleged land for job scam in the Indian Railways involving RJD chief Lalu Prasad and several of his family member...
31 May, 2024, 08.15 PM ISTHow one-time Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen helped get the former president convicted Michael Cohen, once loyal to Donald Trump, testified against him in a New York trial, leading to felony charges. He revealed Trump's involvement in hush money payments to a porn star, marking a dramatic shift in their relationship. Cohen's testimony...
31 May, 2024, 07.31 PM ISTThis is what it was like inside the courtroom when the Trump verdict was read Donald Trump found guilty by a New York jury on 33 charges of falsifying business records. Courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg witnessed Trump's reaction as the foreman pronounced him guilty. Judge Juan M. Merchan unexpectedly announced the verdi...
31 May, 2024, 12.39 PM ISTYour next interstate bus could soon be electric; govt plans to scale up charging infra along key routes The Indian government plans to introduce electric buses on long-distance routes to accelerate the country's green mobility shift. The plan focuses on interstate passenger transport, with an estimated 1.25-1.45 million buses operating on intercity or...
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