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India to cut import duty on Washington apples to 50% by September end
An import duty of 70% is imposed on Washington apples, which is 20 percentage points more than the 50% import duty applicable for the apples imported from Iran and Turkey
 "India to cut import duty on Washington apples to 50% by September end")
59% HR leaders believe that there would be selective hiring in 2023: Survey
71% of leaders believed that attrition had declined in 2023, while 17% believe it s the same as 2022 and 13% stated that it had increased
 "59% HR leaders believe that there would be selective hiring in 2023: Survey")
ESIC adds 2.02 million new employees for the month of May: Payroll data
The Ministry of Labor and Employment said in a release that around 24,886 new establishments have been registered under the ESIC for the month of May
 "ESIC adds 2.02 million new employees for the month of May: Payroll data")
Air India writes off Rs 7,000 crore but turns Ebitdar positive in FY23
Air India and its former joint venture partner AirAsia Bhd shared the cost of writing off AirAsia India, with Air India accounting for a significant proportion of the write-off
 "Air India writes off Rs 7,000 crore but turns Ebitdar positive in FY23")
Transmission planning should take renewable energy into account: Minister
R K Singh told officials that by 2030, the country's installed power capacity is likely to grow to over 777 GW
 "Transmission planning should take renewable energy into account: Minister")
DoT to take decision on satellite earth station gateways next week
In November 2022, Trai had recommended a separate pan-India licence for assembling satellite earth station gateways
 "DoT to take decision on satellite earth station gateways next week")
Dharavi project: 8 months after Adani's winning bid, approval pending
Adani Realty was declared the highest bidder in 2022, but there has been no progress in issuing the letter of authorisation
 "Dharavi project: 8 months after Adani's winning bid, approval pending")
Zomato temporarily suspends rollout of UPI enrolment for new users
The rollout is on hold as the company is working to improve the onboarding process
 "Zomato temporarily suspends rollout of UPI enrolment for new users")
Sagar Sampark: Made-in-India navigation system for ships inaugurated
The shipping ministry said the navigation system will assist mariners with safe navigation and will reduce the risk of collisions, groundings, and accidents
 "Sagar Sampark: Made-in-India navigation system for ships inaugurated")
Data protection bill could cap penalty for data breach at Rs 250 crore
The earlier draft has stipulated that in the case of non-compliance, a penalty of up to Rs 500 crore could be imposed
 "Data protection bill could cap penalty for data breach at Rs 250 crore")
Industry body seeks exemption for fizzy fruit-based drinks from sin tax
The IBA is also holding discussions with the FSSAI, to differentiate the standards for sugar-free drinks and sugary beverages
 "Industry body seeks exemption for fizzy fruit-based drinks from sin tax")
Article 370 abrogation: Hearing of petitions to begin from August 2
Petitioners Shah Faesal and Shehla Rashid have withdrawn their pleas after nearly four years of the abrogation of Article 370
 "Article 370 abrogation: Hearing of petitions to begin from August 2")
Samsung launches Galaxy M34 5G smartphone in India: Unboxing, price, specs
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G sports a 6.5-inch fullHD+ super AMOLED display of 1000 nits peak brightness
 "Samsung launches Galaxy M34 5G smartphone in India: Unboxing, price, specs")
Mission Hydrogen: Gujarat, Tamil Nadu ports to develop green fuel hubs
The Centre also aims to have two Indian ships that will be powered by green hydrogen or its derivative fuels by 2027
 "Mission Hydrogen: Gujarat, Tamil Nadu ports to develop green fuel hubs")
LG launches XBoom series of speakers, Tone Fit TF7 wireless earphones
The LG Tone fit TF7 will be available for purchase starting from August onwards, with a starting price of Rs 12,500
 "LG launches XBoom series of speakers, Tone Fit TF7 wireless earphones")
CBDT to keep close tabs on IVF clinics, hotels, others to add new filers
According to the I-T department, there is inadequate matching of transactions with the returns filed by individuals
 "CBDT to keep close tabs on IVF clinics, hotels, others to add new filers")
CM Shivraj Chouhan washes feet of tribal man who was urinated upon
A video showed Shivraj Singh Chouhan conversing with the man, a 36-year-old tribal from Karaundi, at his official residence in Bhopal
 "CM Shivraj Chouhan washes feet of tribal man who was urinated upon")
RBI issues draft circular on issuance of debit, credit, prepaid cards
RBI directive tells debit, credit and prepaid card issuers to give customers more freedom to choose networks
 "RBI issues draft circular on issuance of debit, credit, prepaid cards")
Over 67,000 trains cancelled in South East Central Zone in 3 years: RTI
Indian Railways cancelled 32,757 trains in 2020, suspended the operations of 32,151 trains in 2021, called off 2,474 trains in 2022, and postponed 208 trains in April 2023
 "Over 67,000 trains cancelled in South East Central Zone in 3 years: RTI")
Ajit Pawar vs Sharad Pawar: NCP factions fight over control over party
After a series of firings and re-appointments, Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar are preparing to have meetings with respective factions on Wednesday to determine how much support each side has
 "Ajit Pawar vs Sharad Pawar: NCP factions fight over control over party")