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NTPC for single-window MSE registration to boost ease of doing business

As against the govt mandate for minimum 25% procurement from MSEs, NTPC has achieved 36% procurement from MSEs in the current fiscal till Nov 2018

In election year, Modi govt doesn't reduce Haj boarding points below 21

The committee to review the previous Haj Policy (2013-17) had suggested reducing the boarding points from 21 to nine

Schools can't make Aadhaar mandatory for admissions, cautions UIDAI

In September this year, the Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar was not mandatory for bank accounts, mobile connections or school admissions

IT industry keeping hopes high for 2019 with big bucks in automation, AI

For the industry body Nasscom, 2018 has been the year of 'Digital at Scale' as IT firms focussed on leveraging new technologies and ensuring sustainability by creating right skills

Ministry proposes to set up governing council to boost shipments from MSMEs

A formal platform may also be created by the ministry to ensure that it is involved in all bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations which have an impact on the enterprises

Govt moves to rein in social media platforms ahead of Lok Sabha polls

IT ministry seeking feedback from public on draft changes by Jan 15

Railways to lose investment guarantee from World Bank due to IRFC IPO

The MIGA gives political risk insurance and credit enhancement for cross-border lenders

Cube Highways wins in poor response to second NHAI road monetisation drive

Winning bid of Rs 46.12 bn for eight road stretches offered under TOT is much lower than NHAI's benchmark of Rs 53.62 bn

Govt order giving agencies vast snooping powers challenged in Supreme Court

Legal experts have said that the powers given to agencies under Section 69 of the IT Act need to be looked at afresh in view of the top court declaring the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right

Single GST rates in the works, 28% peak slab to be pruned too: Jaitley

Experts said the standard rate would be crucial in determining if the move would help industry or not

GST cut on movie tickets to boost revenue growth of multiplex operators

Listed players PVR, Inox Leisure to benefit from higher footfalls, ad revenue

Delhi enforces 3-day ban on factory work, construction to control pollution

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee said the ban comes into force from Monday itself and it is sending letters to industries and construction authorities to immediately halt activities

Resident, NRI taxpayers allowed manual filing for nil TDS certificate

Resident applicants can file manual application in Form 13 till December 31, 2018, says Income Tax department.

Govt plans to amend IT rules to curb social media misuse, unlawful content

According to the draft amendment proposed to the IT rules, automated tools will have to be deployed to identify and disable 'unlawful content'

Why the future of steel, non-ferrous metals is circular amid climate change

Despite its many advantages for the environment, India's march towards circular economy that focuses on end-of-life recycling of products has been slow

Govt eyes to make all electricity meters prepaid in 3 yrs as pro-poor step

Manufacturing of smart prepaid meters will also generate skilled employment for the youth

India, Afghanistan and Iran agree to allow cargo movement at Chabahar port

The Chabahar Port is considered a gateway to golden opportunities for trade by India, Iran and Afghanistan

Govt extends ban on import of milk products from China for four months

India is the world's largest producer and consumer of milk. It produces around 150 million tonne milk annually

Slowing GDP growth will have 'far-reaching' consequences: Kaushik Basu

Distress visible in the agriculture sector, says former chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu.

Burgeoning expenses on salary, pension cripple spending by states

On an average, salaries, pension and interest payouts alone make up 40% of a state's total expenditure, leaving little room for spending in other critical areas