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Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/nature-of-womens-work/article68996922.ece Self-employment on the rise, but earnings low The recently released Quarterly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) demonstrates encouraging trends in

Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-us-visa-bulletin-with-final-action-dates-for-immigrants-released-3692914/?ref=abroad_hp Foreign nationals can determine when to file adjustment of status applications by using the Final Action Dates. For employment-based preferences, significant movement was

Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/sme-35-gst-on-aerated-beverages-to-hurt-distributors-kiranas-says-aicpdf-urges-govt-to-reconsider-hike-3693877/?ref=business_hp Seeking a lower GST rate on aerated beverages to align them with other foods and beverages categories, the association said increasing the rate

Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy-cbdt-issues-fresh-faqs-on-vivad-se-vishwas-scheme-3693987/?ref=hometop_hp The scheme, announced during the Budget, provides for dispute resolution in respect of pending income tax litigation. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)

Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-no-more-duty-free-import-of-solar-power-items-cbic-3693918/?ref=hometop_hp The CBIC notification overturns a judgement of the Delhi High Court, which in May had quashed several show cause notices of the Customs

Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/banking-finance-central-kyc-registry-extends-deadline-for-masking-kyc-documents-3694000/?ref=hometop_hp Masking KYC identifiers will help protect customer privacy by reducing the amount of personal information that is exposed, say experts. The Central KYC

Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/ai-adoption-in-india-faces-challenges-such-as-skills-gap-cybersecurity-risks-and-regulatory-uncertainties-hindering-implementation-and-trust/article68995100.ece The survey, which covered over 4,200 top executives and AI decision-makers, examined AI adoption challenges and opportunities As artificial intelligence becomes all-pervasive transforming

Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/ibc-reform-needs-to-strike-fine-balance/article68996878.ece Creditor-in-control model may need to be fine-tuned to make it a bit more debtor-friendly Since the introduction of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/openai-opens-chatgpt-search-access-to-all-what-is-it-and-how-it-works-124121700780_1.html The Search feature in ChatGPT integrates the functionality of a traditional search engine into the company’s AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT Search in ChatGPT Listen

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/news/banks-mobilize-rs-8-trn-via-certificates-of-deposits-issuance-in-25-so-far-124121701138_1.html Illustration: Ajay Mohanty Listen to This Article Banks have mobilised around Rs 8 trillion by issuing Certificates of Deposit (CDs) in the current financial year

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/news/npci-issues-advisory-outlining-steps-to-protect-users-from-digital-frauds-124121701083_1.html The apex payments body has cautioned citizens to identify such scams based on themes such as unexpected calls from alleged government officials Indians

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/industry/sme/cgtmse-achieves-milestone-of-approving-10-million-guarantee-to-msmes-124121701139_1.html Speaking at the event, Mittal emphasised the transformative impact of credit guarantees on the MSE ecosystem, enabling businesses to access funding without collateral,

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/slap-us-if-you-want-yesmadam-ceo-apologises-after-stress-survey-backlash-124121600806_1.html In an eight-minute video shared on LinkedIn, YesMadam CEO Mayank Arya acknowledged that the campaign had been ‘poorly communicated’ but stood by its

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/insurance/irdai-s-move-to-limit-banca-biz-may-stifle-insurance-sector-growth-emkay-124121600889_1.html Last week, reports suggested that Irdai is likely to bring in regulations to limit the overdependence of life insurance companies on their parent

https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/brazilian-currency-faces-volatility-as-prez-lula-criticises-rates-level-124121601242_1.html Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/brazilian-currency-faces-volatility-as-prez-lula-criticises-rates-level-124121601242_1.html Speaking in an interview with TV Globo aired late on Sunday, the leftist leader called the interest rate hikes “irresponsible” and said

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/high-interest-rates-fiscal-consolidation-slowing-gdp-growth-crisil-124121600865_1.html Some technical factors, such as net product taxes and the GDP deflator, have also disrupted GDP’s trajectory With pandemic disruptions normalising and GDP

Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/indias-trade-basket-is-changing/article68992917.ece There has been a rise of high-value and technology-driven exports, reflecting industrial sophistication Between FY2004 and FY2024, India’s merchandise exports surged six-fold to

Fixing a uniform tariff and enforcing renewable energy obligation on Discoms can make a difference, as the AP episode suggests India’s renewable energy push is