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Tripura Sends Team To India-Bangladesh Border Amid Concerns Over Embankments
A high-level delegation on Sunday visited the border town of Belonia and conducted an on the spot study, and possible effects on the Indian side due to an embankment being constructed by the Bangladesh government along the Muhuri River.
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Key Government Departments Get New Heads In Bureaucratic Reshuffle
Senior bureaucrat Arvind Shrivastava has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Friday.
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Trump Sets Stage For New Tariffs With Probe Into Pharma, Chip Imports
Amid US President Donald Trump's fresh tariff threats, the federal government in America has opened an investigation into the effects of importing certain pharmaceuticals and semiconductors on national security.
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Canada Hikes Federal Minimum Wage By 2.4%. How Will It Benefit Indians
The Canadian government has raised the Federal Minimum Wage Rate for private sector workers. The move, which came into effect on April 1, will benefit thousands of Indian students and professionals working in federally regulated sectors in Canada.
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Karnataka Hikes Tax On Diesel, Price Rises By Rs 2 Per Litre
Karnataka government has hiked the sales tax on diesel to 21.17 per cent with effect from Tuesday, as a result of which there will be an increase of Rs 2 per litre, bringing the sale price to Rs 91.02.
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"Garbage Cess": Bengaluru Residents To Pay New Trash Tax From Today
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has implemented a "garbage cess" under which the residents of Bengaluru will have to pay a solid waste management user fee effective from April 1.
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Madhya Pradesh Bans Liquor In 19 Religious Cities, Effective From Today
The Madhya Pradesh government outlined the liquor ban in 19 religious cities and gram panchayats of the state would be implemented from April 1.
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Government Ends Import Duty for Items Needed to Make EV Batteries, Phones
India has said that there would be no import duties on some goods used to manufacture electric vehicle batteries and mobile phones. India has been preparing to mitigate the impact of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs set to take effect from April 2.
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Centre Withdraws 20% Duty On Onion Exports, To Be Effective From April 1
The central government on Saturday withdrew 20 per cent duty on the export of onions imposed in September 2024.
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Return To Fighting In Gaza 'Fully Coordinated With Washington': Israel
Israeli government spokesman David Mencer said Tuesday that the country's return to fighting in Gaza had been "fully coordinated with Washington" following the deadliest strikes on the territory since a fragile ceasefire took effect in January.
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US Government Workers In Diversity Jobs To Be Put On Paid Leave: White House
All employees of DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility) offices are being placed on paid administrative leave effective immediately.
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After Ceasefire, War-Ruined Gaza's Future Unclear
Once a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas takes effect, part of the focus will shift to the monumental task of rebuilding and governing the war-battered Gaza Strip.
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Dearness Allowance Of Gujarat Government Employees, Pensioners Hiked By 3%
The Gujarat government on Wednesday announced a hike in dearness allowance (DA) for its around nine lakh employees and pensioners by 3 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay, a decision which will come into effect retrospectively from July 1, 2024.
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Crypto Legislation Likely Coming Under Trump, Ex-SEC Chief Says
Congress is likely to adopt legislation governing cryptocurrencies during President-elect Donald Trump's administration, Jay Clayton, a former top Wall Street regulator and potential political appointee, said on Wednesday.
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Salman Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' Can Be Imported? 1988 Ban Order Missing
The three-decade ban on importing author Salman Rushdie's controversial 'The Satanic Verses' book has effectively been lifted after a court said the government was unable to produce the original notification that imposed the ban.
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Tripura Sends Team To India-Bangladesh Border Amid Concerns Over Embankments
A high-level delegation on Sunday visited the border town of Belonia and conducted an on the spot study, and possible effects on the Indian side due to an embankment being constructed by the Bangladesh government along the Muhuri River.
-
Key Government Departments Get New Heads In Bureaucratic Reshuffle
Senior bureaucrat Arvind Shrivastava has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Friday.
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Trump Sets Stage For New Tariffs With Probe Into Pharma, Chip Imports
Amid US President Donald Trump's fresh tariff threats, the federal government in America has opened an investigation into the effects of importing certain pharmaceuticals and semiconductors on national security.
-
Canada Hikes Federal Minimum Wage By 2.4%. How Will It Benefit Indians
The Canadian government has raised the Federal Minimum Wage Rate for private sector workers. The move, which came into effect on April 1, will benefit thousands of Indian students and professionals working in federally regulated sectors in Canada.
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Karnataka Hikes Tax On Diesel, Price Rises By Rs 2 Per Litre
Karnataka government has hiked the sales tax on diesel to 21.17 per cent with effect from Tuesday, as a result of which there will be an increase of Rs 2 per litre, bringing the sale price to Rs 91.02.
-
"Garbage Cess": Bengaluru Residents To Pay New Trash Tax From Today
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has implemented a "garbage cess" under which the residents of Bengaluru will have to pay a solid waste management user fee effective from April 1.
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Madhya Pradesh Bans Liquor In 19 Religious Cities, Effective From Today
The Madhya Pradesh government outlined the liquor ban in 19 religious cities and gram panchayats of the state would be implemented from April 1.
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Government Ends Import Duty for Items Needed to Make EV Batteries, Phones
India has said that there would be no import duties on some goods used to manufacture electric vehicle batteries and mobile phones. India has been preparing to mitigate the impact of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs set to take effect from April 2.
-
Centre Withdraws 20% Duty On Onion Exports, To Be Effective From April 1
The central government on Saturday withdrew 20 per cent duty on the export of onions imposed in September 2024.
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Return To Fighting In Gaza 'Fully Coordinated With Washington': Israel
Israeli government spokesman David Mencer said Tuesday that the country's return to fighting in Gaza had been "fully coordinated with Washington" following the deadliest strikes on the territory since a fragile ceasefire took effect in January.
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US Government Workers In Diversity Jobs To Be Put On Paid Leave: White House
All employees of DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility) offices are being placed on paid administrative leave effective immediately.
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After Ceasefire, War-Ruined Gaza's Future Unclear
Once a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas takes effect, part of the focus will shift to the monumental task of rebuilding and governing the war-battered Gaza Strip.
-
Dearness Allowance Of Gujarat Government Employees, Pensioners Hiked By 3%
The Gujarat government on Wednesday announced a hike in dearness allowance (DA) for its around nine lakh employees and pensioners by 3 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay, a decision which will come into effect retrospectively from July 1, 2024.
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Crypto Legislation Likely Coming Under Trump, Ex-SEC Chief Says
Congress is likely to adopt legislation governing cryptocurrencies during President-elect Donald Trump's administration, Jay Clayton, a former top Wall Street regulator and potential political appointee, said on Wednesday.
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Salman Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' Can Be Imported? 1988 Ban Order Missing
The three-decade ban on importing author Salman Rushdie's controversial 'The Satanic Verses' book has effectively been lifted after a court said the government was unable to produce the original notification that imposed the ban.
