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Back to the licence-permit raj in this season of bad ideas

It may be time to restore economics and prior consultation to their rightful place in the policy-making process, writes T N Ninan

Import curbs on laptops will boost local manufacturing: Industry players

The government's decision to impose import restrictions on laptops, tablets and certain types of computers will boost local manufacturing of these devices, industry players said on Thursday. Hailing the move as progressive, they said it will also help in achieving the Make-in-India vision. The government on Thursday imposed import restrictions on laptops, tablets and certain types of computers with immediate effect for security reasons and to promote domestic manufacturing. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in a notification, said that exemption from import licensing is provided for up to 20 items per consignment for R&D, testing, benchmarking and evaluation, repair and return, product development purposes. Reacting to the move, Optiemus Electronics Ltd (OEL) Managing Director A Gururaj said in a statement, "We believe the government's decision to curb the laptop, tablet, and computer imports is progressive and has the potential to boost indigenous electronics ...

HCLTech joins Meta, IT ministry programme to help India XR start-ups

Programme helps companies working in augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality

PM Modi to participate in Delhi University's centenary celebrations today

In the last hundred years, the University has grown and expanded immensely and now has 86 departments, 90 Colleges, more than 6 lakh students, and has contributed immensely in nation building

Govt unlikely to raise FY24 borrowing plan; bond yields may remain below 7%

Railways, NHAI asked not to borrow from market

Government considers extending SM Vaidya's tenure as IOC chairman

All ten candidates who were interviewed for the position of IOC chairman were rejected by the Public Enterprises Selection Board

A lifeline for Indian science

Individual donors are gradually stepping up to support science in India, which could help fill a significant void in funding cutting-edge research

Govt likely to offer assured base pensions in compromise with states

The current National Pension Scheme requires employees to contribute 10% of their basic salary and the government 14%

From common villager to Prez of India; a journey of Murmu on 65th b'day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished President Droupadi Murmu a long and healthy life on her 65th birthday who has began a five-day trip to the United States on Tuesday

Govt starts interministerial discussions on the upcoming IBC Amendment Bill

MCA is aiming to bring the bill in the monsoon session of the parliament if the discussions are concluded by then

Did Centre ignore its own red flags on Covid vaccine side-effects?

With the global panic over the Covid-19 pandemic finally waning, the focus is again on preventive and curative measures, mainly the 'life-saver vaccines'

Govt set to garner record Rs 63,000 crore in dividend from listed PSUs

FY23 payout may be 25% more than previous year

Govt in election mode

What could be on the cards to bolster its prospects?

Ex-CEO Jack Dorsey's Twitter shutdown claim an outright lie: Govt

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey in sensational allegations claimed the Indian government threatened to shut down Twitter unless it complied with orders to restrict accounts during farmers' protests, a charge denied by the government on Tuesday as an "outright lie". In an interview, Dorsey, who quit as Twitter CEO in 2021, claimed that the Indian government "pressured" the company with threats of a shutdown and raids on employees if it did not comply with requests to take down posts and restrict accounts that were critical of the government over the protest by farmers against new agri laws in 2020 and 2021. Rubbishing the claims, the Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a no hold barred attack and said Dorsey's Twitter regime "had a problem accepting the sovereignty of Indian law...It behaved as if the laws of India did not apply to it." "No one went to jail nor was Twitter 'shutdown'," Chandrasekhar said. "This is an outright lie by @jack - perhaps an attempt to bru

Despite challenges, Centre's 'lateral entry' programme gains traction

This recruitment programme has received enthusiastic responses from the private sector

Accomplishments were possible because people elected stable govt: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has completed nine years in office, on Saturday said accomplishments had been possible because the people elected a stable government which delivered on key promises. Modi's remarks came in response to many netizens hailing the government's performance on social media as his tenure completed nine years on Friday. "Since morning, I am seeing many Tweets on #9YearsOfModiGovernment in which people are highlighting what they have appreciated about our Government since 2014. It is always humbling to receive such affection and it also gives me added strength to work even harder for the people," Modi said on Twitter. In response to a Twitter user's praise for his government, Modi said, "We have covered much ground in the last 9 years and we want to do even more in the times to come so that we can build a strong and prosperous India in the Amrit Kaal." "Our accomplishments have been possible because the people of India have elected a stable government whic

Govt plans action against Google after antitrust breaches: Chandrasekhar

The minister declined to specify what sort of policy or regulatory action the government could take

Govt plans to set up 8 new cities in country to ease population burden

The government will in due course announce locations for the new cities and their development timelines, he added

Cabinet approves Rs 38,000-cr subsidy for non-urea fertilisers this kharif

Centre likely to spend Rs 1.08 trn overall on subsidy this Kharif season

Govt launches 'Meri LiFE' app to encourage young to battle climate change

The government on Monday launched "Meri LiFE" (My Life) mobile application to empower young people and encourage their participation in tackling climate change. The app, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mission LiFE, aims to promote mindful utilisation instead of wasteful consumption. LiFE stands for lifestyle for environment. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the application will foster a nationwide movement for LiFE, demonstrating the power of citizens in saving the environment. The Union environment ministry serves as the coordinating authority for implementing Mission LiFE at the national level. It has been mobilising various stakeholders, including central ministries, state governments, institutions, and private organisations, to align their activities with LiFE and raise awareness about sustainable practices. A month-long mass mobilisation drive is being conducted to further promote LiFE and enhance nationwide advocacy. It will culminate in a grand