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State of Working India 2023

September 21, 2023

A report by Azim Premji University titled “State of Working India 2023” highlights the impact of India’s economic slowdown from 2018-2020 and the subsequent Covid-19 pandemic on the labor market. The report reveals that the workforce has shifted more towards ..

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GSTN Enables Geocoding Across All Indian States and Union Territories

September 21, 2023

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has introduced geocoding functionality to identify and locate businesses accurately across all states and union territories. Geocoding allows for precise location data and enhances auditing and enforcement efforts. The implementation of geocoding will ..

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Railway Board Increases Ex-Gratia Payments for Train Accident Victims

September 21, 2023

The Railway Board in India has significantly increased ex-gratia payments for victims of train accidents and untoward incidents. The ex-gratia relief amounts, last revised in 2012 and 2013, have been increased by tenfold. The circular, dated September 18, states that ..

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Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan

September 21, 2023

The Assam government is set to launch a new scheme called “Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan.” This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to young individuals, fostering self-reliance and economic independence among the state’s youth. Chief Minister Sarma announced the launch ..

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Parliament House of India

September 20, 2023

The Lok Sabha officially designated the new Parliament building as the “Parliament House of India” in a notification issued on September 18. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha held their sittings in the new Parliament building on the same day. ..

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Old Parliament Building Renamed ‘Samvidhan Sadan’

September 20, 2023

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla officially renames the old Parliament building, previously known as Parliament House, to ‘Samvidhan Sadan.’ This renaming follows the members’ relocation to a new complex and is formalized through an official notification by the Lok Sabha ..

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40% Increase in Elephant Corridors Across India

September 20, 2023

A recent report released by the central government highlights a significant increase in elephant corridors across 15 elephant range states in India. The number of elephant corridors has risen from 88 in 2010 to 150, a 40% increase. These corridors ..

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TRAI Recommends Overhaul of Entry Fees and Bank Guarantees in Indian Telecom Sector

September 20, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued recommendations aimed at revamping entry fees and bank guarantees in the Indian telecom sector. In response to a request from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), TRAI issued a consultation paper in ..

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IRDAI To Unveil Bima Sugam

September 20, 2023

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is set to introduce a groundbreaking online platform called ‘Bima Sugam,’ which is positioned to transform the insurance sector in the country. Bima Sugam aims to become the world’s largest online ..

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Constitutional Amendment Bill Introduced to Reserve Seats for Women in Parliament and Assemblies

September 20, 2023

On September 19, the Indian government introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, which proposes to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India’s parliament) and state Legislative Assemblies. This ..

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