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Lower GST on Air Conditioners, TVs, Monitors, Projectors and Power Banks to Enable Digital Growth and Affordable ICT Hardware Sept 2025 : The recent next-gen reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) are set to boost sectors under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), particularly consumer electronics and ICT hardware. The rate reductions will make essential products more affordable for citizens while strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting MSMEs and start-ups, and advancing the goals of Digital India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Boost to…

Employers to get simplified registration; employees to receive enhanced health benefits — ESIC Director (In-charge), Gurugram Sept 2025 : In a significant step towards strengthening the social security framework and simplifying compliance for industries, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched two major initiatives — SPREE-2025 and the AMNESTY Scheme-2025. Addressing a press conference at the PWD Rest House in Gurugram today, Shri Sunil Yadav, Director (In-charge), ESIC Sub-Regional Office, Gurugram, said that these schemes aim to bring more…

Dr. Vani Called for agile STI policies, future-ready science communication and stronger global collaborations Delhi, Sept 2025 : Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam today assumed charge as the new Director of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR). Addressing the staff, researchers and students at her joining ceremony, Dr. Rayasam underlined the institute’s strong legacy and called for a transformative approach to science communication and science, technology and innovation (STI) policy. She stressed that India’s STI policy must adopt…

India committed to “Zero Defect, Zero Effect” growth; trusted global partner and top performer in sustainability efforts: Shri Goyal GST rate cuts and reforms to boost domestic demand; India poised to become a global economic power: Shri Piyush Goyal Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India rises from fragile five to top five economy; fastest growing for four years: Shri Piyush Goyal Delhi, 2025 : No matter how big the problem arises in the global situation, India stands together as…

Delhi, Sept 2025 : The Hon’ble Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, will lead a delegation to the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, UAE, where India is poised to champion innovation, financial inclusion, and global collaboration within the postal sector. A key highlight of India’s participation will be the anticipated launch of the groundbreaking UPI-UPU Integration project. UPI-UPU Integration: A Revolutionary Step Towards Modern Remittances The UPI-UPU Integration project…

NTH Offers Drone Certification at Industry’s Lowest Fee of ₹4.2 Lakh Driving Drone Innovation: NTH Empowers Indian Manufacturers with Affordable, Trusted Certification Sept 2025 : Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi will formally award DGCA-approved drone type certifications recommended by National Test House (NTH), Ghaziabad during an event on 10th September, 2025 in New Delhi. As part of the Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), NTH (NR), Ghaziabad has…

Sept 2025 : The GST Council in its 56th meeting on 3rd September, 2025 made the recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates; provide relief to individuals, common man, aspirational middle class and measures for facilitation of trade in GST. The reduced GST rates will be effective from 22nd September, 2025. The major processed food products on which GST rates have been reduced is placed at Annexure I. Benefits of the GST rate rationalization: Analysis: In a historic move to simplify the…

Suggestions, once adopted, would be applicable to claims valued up to ₹5 lakh (physical securities), ₹15 lakh (demat securities), and dividends up to ₹10,000, as suggested by the Committee Sept 2025 : The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, had formed a Committee to review existing procedures and recommend reforms for simplifying documentation in low value claim cases. This initiative was expected to significantly reduce timelines, improve transparency, and provide hassle-free services to…

Ahmedabad, Sept 2025 :Adani Power and Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd. (DGPC), Bhutan’s state-owned generation utility, on Saturday signed a shareholders’ agreement (SHA) to jointly develop the 570 MW Wangchhu hydroelectric project in Bhutan. The signing also included an in-principle understanding on the power purchase agreement (PPA) and a concession agreement (CA) with the Royal Government of Bhutan. The agreements were formalized in the presence of Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, underscoring the…

MoU to provide accelerator access, mentorship, and pilot opportunities to DPIIT-recognised startups Sept 2025 : The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and ICICI Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support startups and innovators across the country. Under the MoU, ICICI Bank will design and roll out a Startup Engagement Programme, which will be hosted on the Startup India portal. The programme will be seamlessly integrated with Startup India’s broader…