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electric vehicles, sections of EV makers said this time they wanted a subsidy policy with a definite timeline, rather than one that would be abruptly cut off like the previous one. “New changes are too sudden, especially for the automobile industry with its long lead times. We would want the new subsidy regime to last for at least two to three years to truly benefit the industry,” Amitabh Saran, chief executive of electric three-wheeler maker Altigreen, told ET. The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme was originally launched in 2015 to encourage the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles. Under it, a subsidy was provided to EV makers who used it to lower the prices of their products. The second edition, FAME-II, was introduced in 2019 and went on till March 2024 when it was scrapped. There has since been a steep slowdown in EV sales, according to a report by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations.

Budget 2024: Looking to fast-track hydropower capacity creation, the upcoming budget could unveil funding support to north-eastern states for purchasing equity in hydropower projects, said people familiar with the matter. The Centre could support equity participation by state governments in hydropower projects in the northeast at 24% of the total project equity, subject to a cap of Rs 750 crore per project initially, they said. “A new scheme focused on northeast is under consideration,” said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified, adding the move was part of the government’s clean energy focus. North-eastern states that wish to have a joint venture for such projects are likely to be given financial assistance for their stake, said another person.

OTTAWA — Canada’s banking regulator says it has delayed by a year a rule change established by international banking standards.

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forwarding capability will allow users to easily share video notes across various chats, reflecting WhatsApp's commitment to user-friendly updates. This development comes as part of WhatsApp's ongoing efforts to enrich the user experience by providing more versatile ways to utilize video notes.The report highlights that beta users can now explore a revamped camera mode for sharing content. This mode streamlines the process of recording video notes by eliminating the need to press and hold the camera icon within the chat bar.

Mizoram, the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 fishermen, who were stranded on a small island in the flooded Brahmaputra in Assam’s Dibrugarh district since June 28. At least three people, including a four-year-old girl, were feared dead after a landslide struck and partially buried their tin-roofed concrete building on the outskirts of the state capital Aizawl. The incident was triggered by incessant rains. Another three buildings in Zuangtui area of Aizawl and one in Bawngkawn area were also swept away by massive landslides. The school education department has announced the closure of all schools on Tuesday due to inclement weather. On Sunday, the state disaster management and rehabilitation department had issued an alert in anticipation of heavy rainfall and storms. Assam’s State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officials said that it had requested the IAF to help rescue the fishermen from the Hatia Ali area in the district.

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India Inc. has responded favourably to the government's initiative, acknowledging that adopting ESG principles is beneficial for compliance but also enhances long-term business sustainability. Numerous Indian companies are now prioritising initiatives to decrease their carbon footprint, promote social equity, and strengthen governance frameworks. However, these companies must now actively develop capabilities for adjusting to new reporting norms and occasionally realigning their business strategies says advocate Jatinder (Jay) Cheema who serves on the US-India Gas Task Force constituted by the Department of Energy, United States, along with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. How do you see the Indian government’s push for the ESG and India Inc.’s response to the same?

BJP and its government at the Centre are playing with the life of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who has lost 8.5 kg and whose blood sugar level dropped below 50 mg/dL five times while in jail, AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh claimed on Saturday. There was no immediate reaction from the BJP on his claims. «His health condition is such that if he is not brought out of jail soon and provided medical care, any serious incident may happen with him,» Singh said at a press conference. He said Kejriwal's weight was 70 kg when he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. Now, his weight has reduced to 61.5 kg, he claimed.

Modi is set to embark on his visit to Mumbai, Maharashtra today. This will be Narendra Modi's first visit to Mumbai since taking the oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive term on June 9, following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s victory in the Lok Sabha polls. Around 5:30 p.m., the Prime Minister will arrive at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, where he will launch, dedicate to the nation, and lay the foundation stone for multiple projects related to the road, railways, and ports sector worth more than Rs 29,400 crore.

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Osgood Perkins' "Longlegs", which stars Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage in a gripping cat-and-mouse game, will release on July 12, 2024. The final trailer has now been released, setting the stage for a terrifying hunt.

In a stock exchange notice today (3 June), Tiger Bidco, a wholly-owned subsidiary of investment vehicles advised and managed by Pollen Street, said it had reached an agreement on the terms and conditions of a cash offer. On 8 March, Pollen Street made an offer of 804p per share for the wealth manager, marking a 34% premium on the AIM-listed firm's closing share price of 600p per share a day prior. Pollen Street Capital to buy Mattioli Woods in £432m take-private deal At the time, the wealth manager noted that the acquisition would provide Mattioli Woods and its management team the ...

Financial goals work the same way. They provide you with a clear path, ensuring that your financial journey leads to a rewarding destination. Let's dive into the story of Rajesh Kumra, a fun-loving guy from Mumbai. Rajesh loved to live in the moment, spending his hard-earned middle-class salary on the latest gadgets, fancy dinners, and spontaneous trips. But he was forced to rethink his ways one sunny afternoon over a cup of chai with his old friend, Suresh CN. Suresh, with a twinkle in his eye, casually mentioned that he was about to buy a new house. Rajesh, both surprised and curious, asked him how he could manage such a feat especially in a costly like Mumbai since their salaries were not too different. Suresh smiled and said, «It's all about setting financial goals, buddy. I've been planning and saving for years, and now I'm ready to make my biggest and most expensive dream a reality.» This little anecdote highlights the magic of financial planning. Setting goals isn't just about saving money but creating a roadmap to turn your dreams into reality. After all, 'A goal without a plan is just a wish'.

Agartala: Raju Barman, the primary accused in the murder of Tripura's Bharat Ratna Sangha Club Secretary Durga Prasanna Deb (also known as Vicky), was remanded to eight days of police custody on Friday. According to officials, Barman was caught from Assam's Guwahati and brought back to Tripura on Thursday. On Friday, he was produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate in West Tripura, who ordered his police custody until July 20. Special Public Prosecutor Sankar Lodh provided details of the case, saying, «Raju Barman was arrested from Guwahati two days ago. He was produced before the local magistrate for a transit remand, which was granted with the condition that he be brought before the Tripura court by July 12. Following this, he was presented before the Chief Judicial Magistrate of West Tripura, where the court granted an eight-day police custody. The police had requested 10-day custody, while the defence sought bail.»

staffing industry and human resources (HR) industry is anticipating significant tax breaks and increased investment in skill development from the upcoming budget for FY25, which union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present on July 22, 2024. Currently, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on employment services in India stands at 18%, applicable to a broad range of services, including executive search and recruitment services, permanent placement services, and contract staffing services. According to Suchita Dutta, executive director at the Indian Staffing Federation (ISF), employment-related services should be considered under ‘merit services’ with a 5% GST.

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Netflix series 'Supacell' season 2 release date and third season updates have been provided by creator Rapman. First season of British thriller was released on Netflix in June. 'Supacell' has shown a group of black people in South London with a rare disease. Rapman in an interview with UNILAD revealed that there is a planning for three seasons. Rapman said it will depend on Netflix whether there will be multiple seasons for the 'Supacell' or not. Supacell cast includes Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Tosin Cole, and Eddie Marsan.

The union representing WestJet’s aircraft maintenance engineers announced Friday that members have ratified a collective bargaining agreement following strike action that disrupted travel plans over the Canada Day long weekend.

Budget Expectations: As India eagerly anticipates the Union Budget 2024, one area of keen interest for taxpayers, especially corporates, is the refinement of the faceless assessment scheme. Despite its noble intentions and innovative approach, the implementation of the faceless assessment scheme has encountered several significant challenges, which, if appropriately addressed, can pave the way for meeting the underlying intended objectives and play a pivotal role for ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in India. Typically, in case of large corporate taxpayers, before concluding the assessments, the Faceless Officer calls for copious amounts of data, justification etc. from the taxpayer such, as reconciliation of revenue with the GST returns, reconciliation of information reported on the Insight Portal, details of expenses in pre-defined formats etc. These information requests are often issued close to the statutory deadline for concluding such proceedings, leaving taxpayers with very limited time to provide the reconciliation and the necessary supporting documents, ultimately leading to unwarranted additions.