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Infra companies among top electoral bond donors: Election Commission
Cement majors donated Rs 233 crore; in mining and metals, Vedanta, Aditya Birla Group also figure among top 10
 "Infra companies among top electoral bond donors: Election Commission")
Bhutan PM urges Indian industries to invest in country's tourism sector
He also said in the coming years the number of airlines to Bhutan is expected to increase as part of the agreement between the two nations
 "Bhutan PM urges Indian industries to invest in country's tourism sector")
'53% consumers did not receive refund for inherently defective products'
At least 74% consumers had reached out for action on defective products, of which, only 21% got a product replacement or refund
 "'53% consumers did not receive refund for inherently defective products'")
Central homoeopathy body notifies new rules for assessment of BHMS colleges
According to the NCH notification, each existing institution will now have to submit information and relevant annexures needed for the assessment and rating on an annual basis
 "Central homoeopathy body notifies new rules for assessment of BHMS colleges")
Delhi Cabinet gives nod to extend electric vehicle policy till June
All current incentives and subsidies remain intact, and any vehicles purchased from January 1 onwards will be eligible for the benefits under this extension, a Delhi government statement said
 "Delhi Cabinet gives nod to extend electric vehicle policy till June")
Cases of equipment thefts at all-time high; COAI seeks DoT's intervention
The association has urged the Department of Telecom (DoT) to write to all State Chief Secretaries to prioritise such complaints and ensure strict action on the same
 "Cases of equipment thefts at all-time high; COAI seeks DoT's intervention")
Air India lays off over 180 non-flying staff as part of fitment process
The loss-making Air India was taken over by the Tata Group in January 2022 and since then, efforts are being made to streamline the business model
 "Air India lays off over 180 non-flying staff as part of fitment process")
Unchained melodies: DIY culture, AI are helping indie musicians grow
The indie music industry is on a roll. The old song is playing to a new tune
 "Unchained melodies: DIY culture, AI are helping indie musicians grow")
Developed India will need matured, better real estate sector: Puri
He highlighted that investments are coming into commercial real estate including data centres and warehousing
 "Developed India will need matured, better real estate sector: Puri")
Grid connected solar inverter new addition to standards and labeling scheme
The program will help consumers in getting better-quality inverters which can be used as part of the solar rooftop system
 "Grid connected solar inverter new addition to standards and labeling scheme")
Nasscom inks pact with Australian Business NSW to accelerate market access
Benefits for NSW technology companies will be reciprocated with access to nasscom's services to find suitable partners and clients to grow in the Indian market, the statement said
 "Nasscom inks pact with Australian Business NSW to accelerate market access")
Some public enterprises may be kept out of digital competition law
"It is an overarching section. Akin to the existing Law, Government has effectively kept room to make exemptions in a number of situations," said Sagardeep Rathi, Partner, Khaitan & Co
 "Some public enterprises may be kept out of digital competition law")
DGCA refuses to extend June 1 deadline to implement new FDTL rules
FDTL norms are important as they ensure adequate rest for pilots so that there is no untoward incident
 "DGCA refuses to extend June 1 deadline to implement new FDTL rules")
Haryana launches one-time settlement schemes for HSIIDC plot allottees
The scheme is applicable to the existing allottees of commercial, institutional, residential or group housing plots or sites, who have been allotted plots and sites before January 2021
 "Haryana launches one-time settlement schemes for HSIIDC plot allottees")
New age-based ratings for films in Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024
The Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024 were notified by the Centre on Friday, introducing an updated mechanism for film certification process in India
 "New age-based ratings for films in Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024")
Domestic air traffic rises 4.8% to 12.64 mn in Feb, 155K faced delays
As many as 155,387 passengers were affected due to flight delays in February and scheduled carriers shelled out Rs 222.11 lakh towards facilitation
 "Domestic air traffic rises 4.8% to 12.64 mn in Feb, 155K faced delays")
EVs must adhere to strict localisation rules under new e-mobility scheme
Centre introduced Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) as a transitional scheme, which will be in place till June 2024 after FAME-II ends on March 31, 2024
Artificial intelligence-enhanced smartphones in search of numbers
Samsung launches A-series phones with AI features below Rs 30K, others in hot pursuit
 "Artificial intelligence-enhanced smartphones in search of numbers")
National highways construction up, but govt may miss award target
Construction of highways in February stood at 1430 km in February, which is higher than the 1260 km it had achieved in February 2023, but shy of what the Centre had expected
 "National highways construction up, but govt may miss award target")
Rajasthan reduces VAT on petrol, diesel; hikes DA of employees by 4%
The government announced a 4 percentage point hike in dearness allowance of employees and pensioners on the lines of the Centre
 "Rajasthan reduces VAT on petrol, diesel; hikes DA of employees by 4%")