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Govt strictly warns edtech companies against unfair trade practices
The government on Friday warned edtech companies against indulging in unfair trade practices, including misleading advertisements, and said it will be forced to bring stringent guidelines
 "Govt strictly warns edtech companies against unfair trade practices")
New Mauritius tax norms to hit PE investments in India, says IVCA
The move to tax capital gains from India would fundamentally alter the character of all income arising from Indian AIFs and lead to increased litigation
 "New Mauritius tax norms to hit PE investments in India, says IVCA")
Zetwerk buys Pinaka Aerospace to expand defence manufacturing business
Zetwerk has made two other acquisitions and the total value of all three deals is approximately Rs 100 crore
 "Zetwerk buys Pinaka Aerospace to expand defence manufacturing business")
Labour codes not to kick in from Friday even as states, UTs frame rules
The Centre has already finalised rules on all the four codes
 "Labour codes not to kick in from Friday even as states, UTs frame rules")
From Prasoon Joshi to KK Muhammed, experts start work on the new Parliament
At least three panels of art and culture experts along with officials have started working on the final look of the new Parliament
 "From Prasoon Joshi to KK Muhammed, experts start work on the new Parliament")
Twitter blocks over 80 posts and accounts in India after Union govt orders
Twitter India has blocked over 80 links, including tweets and some accounts, after receiving legal notices from the central government sent through 2021
 "Twitter blocks over 80 posts and accounts in India after Union govt orders")
As rising CAD starts pinching, the Centre starts scrutinising imports
As the trade deficit in May hit a record high of $24.3 billion, revenue authorities have now become vigilant, according to a report
 "As rising CAD starts pinching, the Centre starts scrutinising imports")
Govt looking for complete exit with the help of PSB Privatisation Bill
The government is mulling an amendment that will allow the Centre a total exit from banks, fully privatising PSBs, a report said
 "Govt looking for complete exit with the help of PSB Privatisation Bill")
Govt appoints Indian Revenue Services officer Nitin Gupta new CBDT chairman
IRS officer Nitin Gupta has been appointed as the new CBDT chairman, a recent government order said
 "Govt appoints Indian Revenue Services officer Nitin Gupta new CBDT chairman")
Procedural issues continue to hinder commercialisation of GM crops in India
Two decades after Bt cotton made its debut in India, commercialisation of genetically modified crops remains mired in complex procedural rules
 "Procedural issues continue to hinder commercialisation of GM crops in India")
Agnipath rocks Bihar assembly, as Oppn calls scheme 'a dictatorial step'
Bihar Assembly was adjourned till 2 pm, less than half an hour after commencement of proceedings on Monday, when the House plunged into turmoil over an adjournment motion against Agnipath
 "Agnipath rocks Bihar assembly, as Oppn calls scheme 'a dictatorial step'")
Delhi Congress holds protest against Centre's Agnipath recruitment scheme
The Delhi Congress on Monday held a protest at West Vinod Nagar against the Centre's Agnipath scheme
 "Delhi Congress holds protest against Centre's Agnipath recruitment scheme")
Govt moves SC against Tripura HC order on security cover of Ambani family
The Central government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Tripura HC order entertaining a PIL against the security cover given to Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family
 "Govt moves SC against Tripura HC order on security cover of Ambani family")
India pushes for projects in Sri Lanka instead of more credit lines: Report
Instead of offering more credit lines, India is pushing for quicker implementation of its projects in Sri Lanka, a media report said
Govt to invite bids for power from 8,000 MW thermal capacities without PPAs
The government will invite bids from states to sell electricity generated from 8,000 MW thermal capacities without PPAs, Power Minister RK Singh said
 "Govt to invite bids for power from 8,000 MW thermal capacities without PPAs")
Indian students who fled Ukraine to protest at Jantar Mantar today
Indian students who returned home from Ukraine about 3 months ago, will sit on a hunger strike along with their parents at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Sunday so that the PM Modi looks at their demands
 "Indian students who fled Ukraine to protest at Jantar Mantar today")
India emerging as preferred destination for foreign investments: Govt
India is rapidly emerging as a preferred country for foreign investments as the steps taken by the government led by PM Modi during the last eight years have borne fruit
 "India emerging as preferred destination for foreign investments: Govt")
Bengal govt's Rs 1,500-cr project to dredge 10 rivers gets Centre's nod
The Centre has approved the West Bengal government's Rs 1,500-crore 'Ghatal masterplan', a mega project to dredge riverbeds and strengthen embankments of at least 10 major rivers in the state
 "Bengal govt's Rs 1,500-cr project to dredge 10 rivers gets Centre's nod")
India's e-passport rollout to start by end of year: All you need to know
TCS is working on a passport project with the government; earlier this year, the MEA renewed its 10-year Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) deal worth more than Rs 6,000 crore with the firm
 "India's e-passport rollout to start by end of year: All you need to know")
Dept of Expenditure warns against extending the free food scheme: Report
In an internal note, the FinMin's Dept of Expenditure has warned that extension of the free food scheme beyond September or any more tax cuts will have consequences for the Centre's fiscal situation
 "Dept of Expenditure warns against extending the free food scheme: Report")