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Union Cabinet Approves BioE3 Biomanufacturing Policy

August 26, 2024

The Union Cabinet of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the BioE3 policy, which stands for “Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment”, on August 25, 2024.  This policy aims to use advancements in biotechnology to support India’s development ..

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India Amends Power Export Rules Amid Bangladesh Electricity Supply Concerns

August 20, 2024

India made changes to its rules about exporting electricity to other countries, in August 2024. These changes were made to protect Indian companies from political risks in countries like Bangladesh. The new rules allow Indian power companies to bring the ..

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Union Cabinet Approves Three Major Metro Projects in India

August 17, 2024

The Union Cabinet approved three new Metro projects in India to improve city transportation. These are the Bengaluru Metro Phase-3, Thane Integral Ring Metro, and an extension of the Pune Metro, with a total estimated cost of ₹30,765.5 crore. Bengaluru ..

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New Zealand Proposes Legislation to Modernize Gene Technology Laws

August 16, 2024

The New Zealand government announced plans to create new laws on August 13, to make it easier to develop and use gene technologies, including gene editing. This effort is led by Judith Collins, the Minister for Science, Innovation, and Technology. ..

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Union Cabinet Approves ₹24,657 Crore Railway Projects for Connectivity

August 10, 2024

On August 9, 2024, the Union Cabinet in India approved eight new railway projects, with a total investment of ₹24,657 crore. These projects aim to improve connectivity, make travel more efficient, and be environmentally friendly by reducing logistics costs and ..

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Banking Laws Amendment Bill 2024

August 10, 2024

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary introduced the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. The purpose of this Bill is to give customers more options and to improve the way banks are governed. Key Provisions of ..

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Cabinet Approves Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0

August 10, 2024

On August 9, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved a new version of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) program. This program is designed to help one crore (10 million) urban poor and middle-class families find housing. PMAY-U, also known as ..

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India Plans LLP Act Changes to Boost Domestic Audit Firms

August 10, 2024

India’s government is considering changes to the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act and related rules to strengthen domestic accounting firms. The goal is to make it easier for these firms to merge and grow larger, potentially creating big domestic audit ..

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