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Indian exports: How Modi 3.0 can navigate the protectionist tides in advanced economies like US and EU
India has transitioned from a decade of single-party rule to a new era of coalition politics, causing concern among stock market investors about potential slowdowns in economic reforms. Rising protectionist measures from advanced economies like the US and EU pose challenges for Indian exporters, with stringent regulations on products ranging from chemicals to food items. The impact of these barriers could disproportionately restrict India's economic objectives and competitiveness, particularly in key sectors like textiles and apparel.
Wealth redistribution: The economics behind Rahul Gandhi's 'Robin Hood' idea
The controversy over Rahul Gandhi's wealth redistribution promise, accused by PM Modi of benefiting Muslims, highlights ongoing economic inequality debates. Rahul's proposal includes a caste census and minimum income guarantee, while economists like Bibek Debroy provide insights on the issue.
Old or new tax regime for TDS on salary? This post-election 2024 event will impact your tax planning
Salary TDS, income tax regime: For the financial year 2024-25, two budgets are presented due to Lok Sabha elections 2024 happening in the months of April to June 2024. Post the election results are announced and government is formed, full budget will be announced after that. Hence, it is important for salaried individuals to keep options open when choosing between old and new tax regime for the purpose of TDS on salary this financial year.
These sectors will get priority if Modi wins a third term
While PM Modi has been emphasising that India will become the third-largest economy during the third term of his government, he has also spoken about his specific plans to boost the economy.
Ahead of Lok Sabha election, government asks X, Meta to remove AI-driven deepfakes
The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has advised social media platforms like Twitter and Meta to remove AI-generated deepfakes from their platforms. Deepfakes, which manipulate a person's appearance through AI, have become a major concern due to their potential for misinformation and abuse. The ministry has called for a responsible use of AI and has instructed intermediaries to comply with the IT Rules 2021. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also highlighted deepfakes as a significant threat to the Indian system.
Bengaluru-Mysuru highway set to introduce GPS-based no-toll-booth tolling system
In response to a question by BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya, Gadkari has stated that the road transport ministry has appointed a consultant to provide advisory services for the adoption of new technologies, such as the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based barrier-less free flow tolling.
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Modi govt's Rs 47.66 lakh cr Budget lays strong foundation for 'Viksit Bharat', say experts
India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget, positioning it as a foundation for developing India into a 'Viksit Bharat' or a developed nation by 2047. The budget, totaling INR 47.66 lakh crore, spans various sectors with a focus on social justice, fiscal prudence, and fiscal deficit reduction. Experts view the budget as laying the groundwork for an empowered and inclusive India, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision.
AI-powered deepfakes bare fangs in 2023, raise concern about impact on privacy, electoral politics
Deepfakes are manipulated videos or other digital representations that use artificial intelligence to create cogent videos or audio of individuals they never did or said, posing a risk of spreading misinformation and damaging their reputation.
Political parties look to ad a perfect pitch to 2024 poll slogans
Leading ad agencies, on their part, have started setting up micro teams to make blueprints for these parties, identifying influencers and YouTubers for communicating on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and developing separate strategies to target voters, even in small constituencies.
Data bill cleared in Rajya Sabha, soon to be law; Tata Digital revenue up 13 times in FY23
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill is a step away from becoming law following its passage in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The Lok Sabha had cleared it on Monday by a voice vote. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
No-trust debate, Delhi services bill highlight of final week of Monsoon session
Crucial bills such as the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill and the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill have been passed with little discussion.
Have undertaken various measures in collaboration with CERT-In against cyber threats: MoS for Health in Lok Sabha
The Union Health Ministry of India has partnered with the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to ensure data security and privacy of patients from cyber threats. The advisories issued by CERT-In related to the latest cyber threats or vulnerabilities and countermeasures, guidelines and practices for government entities specifically for health, data and network security, and identity and access management are disseminated to all authorised medical care entities and service providers.
Digital Personal Data Protection bill: government may pull content or block access to platform
The measure to block access has been introduced to give the government control on repeated instances of flagrant violations of the provisions of the bill, a senior government official said.
Government lines up 3-day LS debate on no-trust motion from August 8
The Opposition sees in the government proposal for a 3-day debate on the no-confidence motion a clear plan to showcase its strength in the House and use the debate to erect a countertheme on the regime. The no-confidence motion against the first Modi government was debated and voted in a day.
Oppn likely to boycott RS Business Advisory Committee meeting to press for PM statement on Manipur
Opposition group INDIA may boycott a Rajya Sabha meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) to force Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make a statement on Manipur violence in Parliament. It is unknown if the opposition parties will send an 'observer' who is not a member to attend the meeting.
Unauthorised websites trying to facilitate issuance of India e-visa
Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said with respect to e-Visas, from time to time, it has come to the notice of the government that some unauthorised and unrecognised private websites try to intermediate and facilitate issuance of India e-visa.
Parliament Monsoon session begins today; 31 bills likely to be taken up
Other important legislations that are expected to be taken up in the Session are the Bill to replace the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023, promulgated in May this year. The ordinance deals with the control of services in Delhi and was promulgated after the Supreme Court verdict on an appeal by the Delhi government.
Online gaming's tax troubles, and other top startup & tech stories this week
When a user wants to play a game like a fantasy sports competition or card games like rummy or poker, where they stand to win real money based on the outcome, they first deposit a contest entry amount (CEA). From this, prior to creating a pool that will be passed on to the winner, the platform deducts its fee — typically between 8-15%. This is called the gross gaming revenue (GGR).
Midcaps for long-term play; 5 stocks with high ROE & net profit margin
Many investors, especially the ones sitting on cash were confused about what they should do in the market which is being bombarded with bad news. Should they – buy the dip or not, probably have entered the market in a few weeks of rally which the market has been witnessing from the start of FY 24. For all those investors confused about whether to buy and what to buy, We looked at different parameters and made a list using Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus which lists stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy".
US Banking crisis may hit Indian IT firms; Spotify India’s ad revenue push
Analysts expect revenues of Indian IT majors like Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys getting adversely impacted due to the ongoing crisis among US regional banks. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Republic Day 2023: Check metro train timings & parking details
The metro train timings will be affected as the security will be tightened in the national capital on the occasion of Republic day 2023.
Lok Capital logs first close of its fourth fund at $90 million
Chennai-based fund expects final close by Sept, 2023 at $150-200 million
Ideas for 2023: Top 10 midcap stocks that can rally up to 79%
At an index level, the midcap segment might be ending the year 2022 almost flat. But if one looks at the intra year movement of midcap index and more particularly breadth in the midcap segment, it throws a very different picture. Probably 2022 would go down as one of the most volatile years for mid-caps. The year started on a weak note, to add to the problem was the sharp jolt which it suffered when the Russia and Ukraine war started. Then came the wave of selling which they witnessed in the middle of the year. Will 2023 be different, or would it follow the same pattern?
Enrolment in government schools continued to rise post COVID, declined in private schools during 2021-22: MoE
As per the data recorded in UDISE+, the enrolment in government schools was 13.09 crore during 2019-20. It rose to 13.49 crore in 2020-21 and to 14.32 crore in 2021-22.
Over 600 government social media accounts hacked since 2017, government tells Lok Sabha
Thakur said the information was made available by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to the Ministry of Electronics And Information Technology (MeitY).
DMRC announces Delhi Metro restrictions ahead of Republic Day
The services on Line-2 (HUDA City Centre – Samaypur Badli) of the Delhi Metro will be partially regulated on Wednesday.
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till Friday amid Opposition uproar
When the House re-assembled at 4 pm after the repeated adjournments, the uproarious scenes continued even as Bhartruhari Mahtab, who was in the Chair, asked the protesting members to go back to their seats.
Amritsar-Dharamshala flights to start soon: BJP MP Kishan Kapoor
Kapoor, who represents Kangra constituency in the Lok Sabha, said special care will also be taken for cleanliness in the airport and guidelines have been issued to take appropriate steps for waste management.
GST breakthrough in sight? Bill to be tabled on Wednesday, say sources
Sources revealed that the BJP has broadly agreed to Congress’ three key demands and is confident of getting the bill passed this monsoon session.
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