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ICEA Calls for GST Cut to 18% on Air Conditioners and TVs to Boost Affordability

New Delhi, August 27, 2025: The India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) has appealed to the government to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air conditioners and televisions from the current 28% to 18%, citing affordability and domestic competitiveness concerns. In a press release, ICEA emphasized that air conditioners and televisions are no […]

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Sebi Plans Major Tweaks to ETF Trading Norms to Reduce Risk and Align with Market

New Delhi – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering revisions to the framework governing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to better align trading with real-time market conditions and reduce risks associated with price adjustments. Sources within the mutual fund industry revealed that Sebi is reviewing the methodology used for determining base prices and […]

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India’s Forex Reserves Rise $1.48 Billion, Touch $695.10 Billion: RBI

New Delhi [India], August 23 : India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for the second consecutive week, climbing by USD 1.48 billion to USD 695.10 billion in the week ending August 15, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported in its latest Weekly Statistical Supplement. The increase was primarily driven by gains in foreign currency […]

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NITI Aayog Pushes R&D Reforms at Fifth Regional Meet in Ahmedabad

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Gujarat Council on Science & Technology (GUJCOST), hosted the Fifth Regional Consultative Meeting on “Ease of Doing Research & Development (R&D)” at Science City, Ahmedabad, on August 12–13, 2025. The two-day event brought together over 110 participants — including heads of academic and research institutions, policymakers, and experts — […]

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Sebi Sees Surge in Settlements as Stronger Enforcement Pushes Offenders to Resolve Cases Quickly

New Delhi – Capital market violators are increasingly choosing to settle with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) rather than fight lengthy legal battles. Data from Sebi’s FY25 annual report shows a sharp rise in settlement applications, with an average of nearly three filed each working day — almost double the figure from […]

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CEA Holds First Consultative Meeting with State Cooperative Election Authorities in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 11 — The Cooperative Election Authority (CEA) today held its first consultative meeting with State Cooperative Election Authorities to develop a regular dialogue mechanism ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections in cooperative bodies. The meeting, chaired by CEA Chairperson Devendra Kumar Singh, saw participation from State Election Commissioners of Odisha, Bihar, Tamil […]

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Indian Stock Markets Brace for Volatility as Trump’s 50% Tariff on Indian Goods Shakes Investor Sentiment

New Delhi, Aug 10: Indian equity markets are poised for another turbulent week as concerns mount over US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on Indian goods. Investors are also awaiting key domestic inflation data for July, with the Sensex and Nifty already reeling from six consecutive weeks of losses. During the week […]

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Central Park Launches Selene Serviced Residences in Gurugram

Gurugram- Central Park has launched Selene, an exclusive tower of fully furnished serviced residences, at its 250+ acre integrated township, Flower Valley, located in South Gurugram. Positioned in Sector 32-33 along Badshahpur Sohna Road, Selene is poised to redefine premium urban living. The project comprises 353 studio and one-bedroom serviced residences, complemented by 38 high-street retail […]

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Mahindra Launches XUV 3XO REVX Series Starting at ₹8.94 Lakh; Bookings Open, Deliveries Begin

Hyderabad, July 25, 2025 – Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has officially launched the all-new XUV 3XO REVX series, with prices starting at ₹8.94 lakh (ex-showroom). The new lineup, revealed in Hyderabad today, is aimed at enhancing Mahindra’s compact SUV portfolio with premium styling, segment-leading features, and high-performance capabilities. Speaking at the launch event, […]

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Meta Appoints ChatGPT Co-Creator Shengjia Zhao as Chief Scientist at Meta Superintelligence Lab

New Delhi– In a major development in the global AI landscape, Meta has appointed renowned AI researcher Shengjia Zhao as Chief Scientist at its newly formed Meta Superintelligence Lab (MSL). Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the announcement via a thread post on Friday, calling Zhao’s addition a “new paradigm shift” in Meta’s AI ambitions. Shengjia […]

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