Pilot Study to boost viability of fair price shops in four cities

The initiative, led by the Government of India in collaboration with state governments, is designed to provide crucial support to FPS operators, improving their sustainability and service offerings.

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Govt extends deadline for comments on draft guidelines to curb unsolicited business communication

Initially set for July 21, 2024, the deadline has now been extended by 15 days to August 5, 2024, following requests from various federations, associations, and other stakeholders.

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Revamped National Consumer Helpline enhances grievance redressal across India

The National Consumer Helpline is accessible through a toll-free number, 1915, and supports 17 languages, including Hindi, English, and several regional languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Marathi.

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Opposition protests in Parliament over alleged discrimination in Union Budget

Congress leaders, including President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, led the demonstration, joined by MPs from the TMC, Samajwadi Party, DMK, and the Left.

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Union Budget 2024: Significant boost for health sector with cancer drug exemptions

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday where one of the most significant aspects for the health sector was…

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Union Budget 2024: Initiatives to boost women’s workforce participation announced

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government’s goal to increase women’s engagement in the workforce while presenting the Union Budget by establishing working…

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Union Budget 2024: Capital gains tax rates increased, short-term to 20%, long-term to 12.5%

NEW DELHI: In the Union Budget 2024 presented on July 23, Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant changes to the capital gains tax rates…

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Union Budget 2024: Reduced allocation for civil aviation ministry, cuts to regional connectivity scheme

NEW DELHI: The budgetary allocation for the civil aviation ministry has been significantly reduced for the fiscal year ending March 2024. Presenting the Union Budget 2024-25,…

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Union Budget: Mobile phones to be 15% cheaper, gold prices reduced by 6%

NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant reduction in the basic customs duty on mobile phones, mobile chargers, and precious metals including…

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