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Arunachal Pradesh government has announced an additional 4 per cent dearness allowance (DA) for its employees, officials said on Tuesday. The hike, effective from January 1, will benefit 68,818 state government employees and 33,200 pensioners, they said. With this hike, the DA for employees and dearness relief (DR) for pensioners has reached 50 per cent. The state has to spend an additional Rs 124.20 crore per year for this, they added. «Under the guidance of Hon PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, our double-engine sarkar is committed to the welfare of all citizens, including those dedicated to delivering government services,» Chief Minister Pema Khandu posted on X.

It is hard to find a word that is more relevant to the world’s greatest challenges and policy priorities than ‘inclusion.’ Inclusive, green economic growth that benefits all of society is an essential component of sustainable prosperity, social cohesion, competitiveness and geopolitical stability. Supporting a ‘just transition’ that includes all members of our societies is crucial to ensure that climate action and the digital transformation lead to a more sustainable and secure world.

One Punch Man Season 3, fans are buzzing with anticipation, wondering if the enigmatic entity known as God will finally make its long-awaited appearance. Positioned as the ultimate antagonist in the series, God's potential inclusion in the upcoming season has ignited fervent discussions among enthusiasts.

There is bad news for those looking for a hike in the interest rates of small savings schemes for the coming quarter – April 1 to June 30, 2024 – as the government has announced that there will be no change in the interest rates of these schemes for this period.

UMass Global Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in India. With the MBA program, UMass Global extends its legacy of excellence by providing a dynamic platform for Indian professionals to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape. This program will not only open doors to global opportunities but also empower participants to forge impactful careers on an international scale.The 18-month program distinguishes itself from all other online MBAs in the market as the only US university offering an online MBA at an affordable price, with a strategic focus on bridging the gap in the market.

TORONTO — A long-promised revolution in banking is headed to Canada, but you might not notice when it arrives.

India-EFTA trade deal: In a landmark deal with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), India has signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) to boost trade and investments for developed countries- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Under the agreement, the four-member EFTA has committed $100 billion in investments in India and the tariffs between both blocs are expected to reduce.

Shadowfax, on Monday, announced the opening of its inaugural hub and distribution centre in Port Blair. The company calls it a significant milestone in its journey to reach 100% or almost 20,000 pincodes of India by March’2025. With the newly established hub in Port Blair, Shadowfax aims to foster inclusivity in its service network, ensuring every corner of the country receives seamless access to its array of offerings. E-commerce enterprises, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands, marketplaces, and most importantly the island's residents can anticipate a comprehensive suite of services, spanning from Reverse Logistics to Express Delivery. Leveraging strategic partnerships with leading airline companies, Shadowfax plans to deliver speed and efficiency, including assured Next-Day Delivery to the island. It will also provide reverse shipping services, doorstep quality checks, and hand-to-hand exchanges. The island customers can also expect location-based delivery via Shadowfax’s proprietary product SF Maps – an AI driven mapping system.

Lok Sabha polls and whether what he stands for is for the good of the people of the country would be the subject matter of the elections, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said on Sunday. In a video interview with PTI, Sibal also said the opposition INDIA bloc needs to come out with a joint vision document which entails what key issues are there before the country which need to be addressed. Asserting that no election is a done deal, Sibal quipped, «I don't know whether picture baki hai ki nahi lekin jo picture chal rahi hai woh desh ke liye theek nahi hai (I don't know whether or not there is more to the film but the one that is playing is not good for the country).» Asked about the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) losing its way with JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar crossing over to the NDA and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee saying her party will go solo in the polls, Sibal said negotiations with Banerjee were still on and that was not an issue.

«FPI inflows have shown a positive trend as compared to the previous month. Thanks to the recent announcement of Q3 GDP numbers at 8.4 per cent, persistence performance of large Indian corporates being major factors for turning the tide green for the Indian equity market,» Manoj Purohit, Partner and leader — FS Tax, Tax and Regulatory Services, BDO India, said.

Elon Musk has made an unabashed turn to the right politically, defying the orthodoxy that Silicon Valley is a citadel of well-heeled liberals beholden to Democrats. Long considered non-identifiable ideologically, Musk's politics are now hardline right wing as he uses his platform (now called X) to stoke the themes cherished by Fox News, conservative talk radio and far right movements across the West.

Sebi) on Friday notified the regulations to govern small and medium real estate investment trusts (SM-REITs) of income generating and completed properties that may include commercial assets, rental housing, warehousing, and hotels among others. The introduction of regulations is set to enhance investor trust, broadening the embrace of the growing asset category. This effort is expected to offer vital backing to real estate developers, creating an extra opportunity to capitalize on assets and inject essential liquidity into the industry.

Monster Hunter Now is set to unleash Deviljho, a fearsome Brute wyvern, in its upcoming Vernal Invader update. This formidable monster comes with unique challenges and rewards, making it a highly anticipated addition for fans of the game, according to a Dexerto report.

logistics service providers and custom brokers as well as for custodians of freight stations to ensure safe and secure working environment. The CBIC has issued two circulars coinciding with International Women's Day on March 8. One relates to encouraging women participation in international trade, while the other is on inclusion of gender specific infrastructure facilities to be provided by the custodians of Inland Container Depot (ICD), container freight station (CFS) and Air Freight Stations (AFS). «It has been decided that in addition the existing infrastructural facilities as provided by the custodian CFS/AFS/ICD — following gender specific infrastructure facilities may also be encouraged for inclusiveness of women participation,» it said.

Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday launched 52 short textbooks in Indian non-scheduled languages, including tribal languages, for early childhood care and education, to provide young learners access to education in their mother tongue. «The 52 primers in Indian non-scheduled languages is going to be a transformational step for young learners, specially for early childhood care and education, providing them access to education in their mother tongue/local language. It will initiate an inspirational journey for young minds, paving the way for deeper understanding, lifelong learning, more familiarity and rooted beds in indigenous culture and greater success in academics and beyond,» he said. The primers — short books for introducing a subject to students — have been prepared by the NCERT in collaboration with the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru.

BJP target for ensuing general elections and abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said his party winning 370 seats will be a fitting tribute to the historic decision of the Modi government that has helped integrate J&K with the rest of the country. In an interview with PTI, Commerce Minister Goyal asserted that the target of 370 seats for the BJP and 400 seats for the NDA comes from the conviction of good governance in the last 10 years by the Modi government and not over-confidence and arrogance. He said the general election might throw a surprise and the final tally of BJP and NDA might be higher. Goyal did not comment on whether BJD will be part of the NDA, but welcomed all well-meaning good parties to be part of the journey to make India a developed nation by 2047.

₹2,000 crore or ₹6,000 crore turnover in India alone had warranted CCI approval. This has been revised to a combined asset threshold of ₹2,500 crore and turnover threshold of ₹7,500 crore. In the case of businesses with cross-border presence, the threshold since 2016 has been aggregate assets of $1 billion, out of which at least ₹1,000 crore of assets should be in India or combined sales of $3 billion, out of which at least ₹3,000 crore should be from India.

₹22,419 crore in Indian debt markets last month, extending the positive momentum picked up in 2023. The benchmark indexes Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, which were little changed in January amid foreign outflows, gained more than one per cent last month on FPI buying and robust domestic inflows. FPI inflows are likely to increase further due to India's rising share in the MSCI Emerging Markets index, global brokerage firm CLSA said in a note.

The theme for International Women’s Day this year is focusing on inspiring inclusion and investing in women, and it couldn’t be more timely for the financial advice industry. 

Now in their eighth year, the Women in Investment Awards continue to have a vital role to play in helping accelerate the pace of change towards a more diverse and inclusive investment industry.   Our awards not only honour the inspiring achievements of women across all parts of the investment industry, they also help shape the discussion around how we can improve diversity & inclusion within the sector.   Categories this year include: Rising Star, Diversity & Inclusion Champion, Fund Selector of the Year, Wealth Manager of the Year, Investment Industry Diversity & Inclusion Initiative...

Several tax-related initiatives can encourage women's participation in the stock market. The declining number of demat accounts among women is a concerning trend, highlighted by CA Sandeep Agrawal, Director and Co-founder at Teamlease Regtech. Meanwhile, Tax Expert Megha Jain from ClearTax proposes various tax-related initiatives to encourage women's participation in the stock market.