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Finance Bill, 2020 passed in Lok Sabha
On March 23, 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman introduced the Finance Bill, 2020. The bill was introduced and passed in Lok Sabha without any discussion. Key Features of the Bill The bill provides the financial proposals of the fiscal year ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
OCI can now apply for National Pension System
The Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) will now be eligible to apply for National Pension System (NPS) at par with Non Resident Indians (NRIs). The permission to permit OCI to enroll in NPS was given by Pension Fund Regulatory and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
PIO cards to continue as valid travel document upto March 2020
The Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cards along with valid foreign passport will be considered for exit or entry into India till 31 March 2020. Government of India had earlier advised all PIO card holders to convert their cards to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Union Government to allow Aadhaar enrolments of NRIs, PIOs, OICs
Union Government has decided to allow Aadhaar enrollment of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). It was announced by Union Planning Minister Rao Inderjit Singh in written reply to Lok Sabha. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Union Cabinet gives nod to Composite Foreign Investment Cap
Union Cabinet has given nod to introduce composite foreign investment cap in a bid to streamline the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) structure. Decision in this regard was taken during Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015
RBI allows NRIs to subscribe chit funds
Reserve Bank of Indian has allowed non-resident Indians (NRIs) to invest in chit fund to encourage flow of capital into the country. Decision in this regard was taken after RBI had revised the extant guidelines for subscription to the chit ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015
EC rules out possibility of NRI E-voting
The Election Commission (EC) submitted before the SC that providing NRIs with the option of e-voting will not be possible due to threats such as viruses, spyware, and malware. Case before the SC An NRI had filed a PIL before ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
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