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ESIC members who lost their jobs amid Covid can claim 50% of average wage
At present, the benefit amounts to around 25 per cent of average wages
 "ESIC members who lost their jobs amid Covid can claim 50% of average wage")
A tap for every home: India adds 20 mn water connections in a single year
The challenge is bigger in some states, especially Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, where less than 5 per cent population has access to tap water
 "A tap for every home: India adds 20 mn water connections in a single year")
BMC's Rs 33,441-crore annual budget gets approved at virtual meeting
After a gap of almost five months, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) annual budget of Rs 33,441 crore finally got approval
 "BMC's Rs 33,441-crore annual budget gets approved at virtual meeting")
Trai seeks answers to increase broadband connectivity, ramp up speeds
A consultation paper by Trai follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with the aim to promote broadband connectivity in the country
 "Trai seeks answers to increase broadband connectivity, ramp up speeds")
Ambassador Sandhu makes a strong case for conclusion of Indo-US trade talks
Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday made a strong case for conclusion of the ongoing trade negotiations
 "Ambassador Sandhu makes a strong case for conclusion of Indo-US trade talks")
One Sun, One World, One Grid: What it is, why it's needed, what will it do?
Policy experts describe it as part of India's answer to China's 'One Belt One Road' project
 "One Sun, One World, One Grid: What it is, why it's needed, what will it do?")
Oilseed extractors want GM crop for reducing dependence on imports
India at present imports over 13 million tonnes of edible oils annually and this largely comprises crude palm oil and soybean oil.
 "Oilseed extractors want GM crop for reducing dependence on imports")
Red signals on green norms: Controversy over draft EIA notification
The controversy over the draft rules for environment clearances has created more heat than light
 "Red signals on green norms: Controversy over draft EIA notification")
Extreme economic uncertainty but worst could be over, says outgoing MPC
Even when it improves, the expectation is one of slow, hesitant recovery, with the situation likely to worsen before it gets better
 "Extreme economic uncertainty but worst could be over, says outgoing MPC")
Despite Covid, freight loading for Aug so far better than last year: Rlys
Railways said that on August 19, the freight loading was 3.11 million tonnes and the earning was Rs 306.1 crore, while on August 19, 2019, the freight loading was 2.97 MT and earning of Rs 300.82 cr
 "Despite Covid, freight loading for Aug so far better than last year: Rlys")
EPFO records 655,000 net new enrolments in June, up from 172,000 in May
The net new enrolments with the EPFO hover around 700,000 every month on an average
 "EPFO records 655,000 net new enrolments in June, up from 172,000 in May")
After hotels, banquet halls to be opened soon at half capacity: Tourism Min
Speaking at a webinar organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the minister said the tourism sector has faced severe challenges due to the pandemic
 "After hotels, banquet halls to be opened soon at half capacity: Tourism Min")
Against national interest: Unions urge PM to withdraw draft EIA rules
Ten central trade unions on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 2020 notification
 "Against national interest: Unions urge PM to withdraw draft EIA rules")
Build systems for space sector growth with private presence: Anand Mahindra
Says global space sector is expected to touch $3.3 trn by 2045, India's share is currently miniscule
 "Build systems for space sector growth with private presence: Anand Mahindra")
Parliament panel summons Facebook on Sept 2 as hate speech debate grows
A day before, representatives of ministries of communications and home have been called before the panel
 "Parliament panel summons Facebook on Sept 2 as hate speech debate grows")
Maharashtra CM orders creation of experts panel over NEP implementation
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday directed the authorities to set up a committee of experts to discuss implementation of the Centre's new National Education Policy (NEP)
 "Maharashtra CM orders creation of experts panel over NEP implementation")
Digital health, One Nation One Ration cards launched in Chandigarh
The One Nation One Ration Card and the digital health card schemes have been launched in the Union Territory of Chandigarh, officials said on Thursday.
 "Digital health, One Nation One Ration cards launched in Chandigarh")
Govt seeks suggestions on vehicle ownership details in registration papers
As per the current details under CMVR 1989, the ownership captured does not reflect the details of the divyangjan citizens
 "Govt seeks suggestions on vehicle ownership details in registration papers")
Madhya Pradesh to offer govt jobs on the basis of NRA test score: CM
Madhya Pradesh will offer government jobs to youths on the basis of their score in the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) test, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Thursday
 "Madhya Pradesh to offer govt jobs on the basis of NRA test score: CM")
Around 30,000 died near tracks in 3 years, says Railways to Niti Aayog
Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav's clarification came days after Niti Ayog CEO Amitabh Kant took note of the Railways' claim and questioned the reliability of the data
 "Around 30,000 died near tracks in 3 years, says Railways to Niti Aayog")