As a new dispute erupts, the GST rate on popcorn is reduced. Insurance premiums are also delayed.

The Goods and Services Tax Council (GST), in its 55th Meeting held in Jaisalmer on Saturday, deferred the decision to lower tax rates for health and life insurance and food delivery fees charged by e-commerce companies such as Swiggy or Zomato. The council also discussed the inclusion of Aviation Turbine...

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Ahmedabad University Vice-Chancellor Prof Pankaj Chandra: 'IIMs must become universities...or else they will shrivel up and die.

Newness is our advantage. You could experiment without penalty... Why should we exist if we design something similar to them (existing organizations) at a brand new institution? We have to change our thinking.Ahmedabad University launched the International Fintech Institute at GIFT City in collaboration...

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Composite license: only private insurers are eligible

The composite license allows the insurer to run multiple lines of business, such as life, health and nonlife insurance, under one entity. As of right now, this is not permitted.In the event that the government amends the Insurance Act to allow composite licenses, it will likely put public insurers at...

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What's new in Saudi Arabia: A futuristic arena, domes along the Red Sea Coast, and quirky roof designs

Saudi Arabia secured the hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup, the sporting equivalent to the jewel on the crown. Saudi Arabia has elaborate plans for the spectacle, despite critics calling their massive spending on sporting events'sportswashing.' They have done this to boost Saudi's stature and reputation.Stadiums...

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Bills on simultaneous voting are approved by the Union Cabinet

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and other CMs call it an attack against democracy and federalismThe Union Cabinet approved on Thursday (12 December 2024) two Bills relating to the implementation simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha as well as State Assemblies. This will pave the way for the introduction of...

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Reliance-Disney JV : a media giant arrives in India

Uday Shankar, despite months spent in a frenzy of deal-making, is calm and collected as we meet him on the 36th level of a Mumbai skyscraper. Shankar, dressed in a white T-shirt with a blue shirt and a blue tie, was observing the expanse that was the former home of Mumbai's textile factories when we...

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Arvind Kejriwal promises Rs 2,100 for AAP if AAP wins, Delhi gives women Rs 1,000/month

The former chief minister also clarified, despite the fact that registrations begin tomorrow, the money won't be paid immediately because the dates for the Delhi Assembly elections will be announced within the next 10-15 days.Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party's chief, announced on Thursday that the...

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