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India ranks poorly in gender gap index; Indonesia and Brazil do better

The gender gap is relatively small across countries when it comes to health

Increase e-Visa validity to 10 years to boost tourism: NITI Aayog

In its report 'The Strategy for New India @ 75', NITI Aayog has said that despite the introduction of an e-Visa facility, visitors find the process of applying for a visa still cumbersome

Working women more vulnerable to automation than men, says IMF Report

Research paper says 180 million jobs for women are at risk globally

France submits techno-commercial offer for Jaitapur nuclear power project

There have been several factors that were hindering the power plant, which includes the 'reference plant'

This is how income of farmers can be doubled, shows ITC initiative

The income enhancement initiative has been introduced in four districts of Uttar Pradesh -- Ghazipur, Chandoli, Allahabad and Hathras -- and Bihar's Munger districts on pilot basis

GST Council likely to lower GST on under-construction homes to 5%

Currently, the Goods and Services Tax is levied at 12 per cent on payments made for under-construction property or ready-to-move-in flats

New Chhattisgarh govt in cost cutting drive to meet farm loan waiver, MSP

Bans all state depts, except tourism, from printing of diaries, calendars

UP sugar crisis reaches union food minister Ram Vilas Paswan's doorsteps

Cane dues at Rs 22 bn even after expiry of Nov 30 deadline; State minister Suresh Rana writes to Paswan for immediate relief

Employers turn cautious ahead of 2019 polls; salary hikes may stay static

Employers are expected to keep a cautious approach at least in the first half of 2019 due to evolving political uncertainties

Firms wary as poll season begins; 2019 pay hikes may remain static at 8-10%

Entry-level jobs to take a huge hit as technology takes over several functions; Infra jobs to be impacted due to wait-and-watch policy

Manipur village shrugs off poverty to become a benchmark of development

Presently it is a model in development, as it ensures sustained economic growth through various programmes, involving the community

Social projects bypassed as firms spend CSR funds to curry favour with govt

A disaggregated look at the spending leads to the disturbing conclusion that CSR funds are becoming subject to political pressures

Cars in Delhi to cost Rs 6K-75K more as one-time parking charges hiked

Based on the cost of a vehicle, the one-time parking charge for private cars and SUVs will range between Rs 6,000 and Rs 75,000 -- 18 times the existing rate of Rs 4,000

Govt clarifies GST confusion on solar, 70% project cost under 5% rate

Govt clarified saying that 70% of the gross value of project shall be deemed as the value of supply of said goods attracting 5% rate

GST Council cuts rates on 23 items including TVs, no relief on cement

The Council pruned the list of items under the peak 28% slab by removing six goods, leaving only 28 now

Finance Commission warns against fiscal slippage amid farm loan waiver push

Singh expressed apprehension that some states are not according priority to fiscal discipline, which was not the case earlier.

Rajinikanth to soon launch news and entertainment channel in Tamil Nadu

The development acquires significance since most political parties in Tamil Nadu have a presence on television mainly through news channels, intended to convey their points of view

Food deflation shows rural distress, economists bat for innovative steps

Depressed farm conditions can be broadly gauged from the wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rate

Women's welfare was never a priority of previous govts: PM Modi

"Despite all hurdles and opposition from hardliners and Opposition parties, the government is committed to making a law on triple talaq", he said

GST Council keeps ACs in 28% tax slab, durable firms disappointed

The buzz prior to the meet was that air conditioners would be shifted from 28 per cent to 18 per cent in line with appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators