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Trai to issue recommendation for satcom spectrum soon: Chairman

Telecom regulator Trai will issue recommendations on rules for satellite spectrum allocation very soon, an official said on Monday.

GST on old used cars only when sale price higher than depreciated value

A registered person will have to pay GST on sale of old and used vehicle only if the seller has earned a margin, which is the selling price is higher than the depreciation adjusted cost price of the vehicle, sources said.

ESIC completes IT upgrade to provide seamless services

Employees' State Insurance Corporation's (ESIC) stakeholders will now have more secure and easier-to-use online services across all facilities, including booking hospital appointments.

Mkts settle almost flat

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended on a flat note in a volatile trade on Tuesday, as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines awaiting further triggers amid persistent foreign fund outflows.

Gilts end off lows as investors hang on to India Feb rate cut bets

Government bond prices recovered nearly all losses and ended little changed on Tuesday as investors picked up gilts betting on the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee cutting the repo rate at its next meeting in February, dealers said.

Raise import duty on petchem: FICCI to govt

Fearing that countries like China may take advantage of low import duty to dump petrochemical products in India, a top trade body has sent an SOS to the government seeking a hike in customs duty to protect the domestic industry and jobs.

Indian IT hiring: 2025 promises rebound; AI/data science roles to dominate job mkt

Indian IT hiring landscape is at a pivotal juncture as it transitions from a year of decline towards a more hopeful future.

Despite rising domestic demand, solar modules export will go up by 2030

India's solar module manufacturing industry is poised for a significant transformation in the next five years, with the export-import balance expected to improve substantially, as per a CRISIL report.

Economy recovering from slowdown witnessed in Q2, says RBI bulletin

The Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the September quarter, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin released on Tuesday.

GOVERNMENT UTILISED 37.28% OF BUDGETED EFFECTIVE CAPEX IN H1FY25

The central government has utilized only 37.28 per cent of the budgeted Effective Capital Expenditure (ECE) in the first half of the financial year 2024-25, according to the data released by the Ministry of Finance.

Lokpal calls Sebi chief Buch, complainants for 'oral hearing'

Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has called SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and also complainants, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra, for \"oral hearing\" next month in connection with corruption complaints being heard by it, alleging impropriety and conflict of interest on the basis of a Hindenburg Research report, according to an official order.

Jobs, funds for infra boost figure at PM-economists meet

Towards a Viksit Bharat

UPI QR transactions jump 33% at retail stores in Bharat this yr

UPI transactions at retail stores have increased by 33 per cent in semi-urban and rural areas this year, reflecting the growing adoption of digital payments, says a report.

Rupee falls 4 paise to close at fresh record low of 85.15 against USD

The rupee extended the slide for the second straight session and depreciated 4 paise to settle at a fresh all-time low of 85.15 against the US dollar on Tuesday, dragged by a strong greenback against major crosses overseas and subdued domestic equities.

Teach agriculture in schools, says Wangchuk

The knowledge and resilience of farmers who transform one grain into a thousand with hard work and faith should inspire every individual, Sonam Wangchuk said during the National Farmers' Day celebration on Dec 23 at Jain Hills Agricultural Research Demonstration Centre.

All for PWD's road survey

The Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) is using Artificial Intelligence for road surveys in Latur, which officials said may be the first of its kind in the state.

15-year-old boy kills self in Sangli

A 15-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after his mother refused to get him a mobile phone on his birthday in Maharashtra's Sangli district, police said on Sunday.

PCMC implements GRAP

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has highlighted the rising pollution levels in Pimpri and Chinchwad and has outlined the necessary measures and guidelines to address this issue.

Rare orange bat discovered in Mahabaleshwar

The bat is found in banana trees, caves, dry forests, etc

Child-friendly rooms turned into PS storage

Flouting rules, child-friendly rooms are now being used as storage in multiple police stations in the city

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS

The changes will remain in force from 6pm on Tuesday and Wednesday until the crowd subsides

Pune's homeless shun shelter

Sleeping on footpath preferred by many despite threats, cold

Fake ticket scam busted; former Ranji player arrested

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has arrested a 31-year-old former Ranji player for defrauding railway passengers at Pune Railway Station by sending fake ticket confirmation messages and collecting cash under false pretenses.

Contractor abducted, rescued in 24 hours

He was assaulted and abducted by an acquaintance who owed him a huge amount of money, say police

Express train derails near Guj, none hurt

The Dadar-Porbandar Saurashtra Express (number 19015) derailed on Tuesday at the Kim station located near Surat in Gujarat.

Largest slum in Bandra to turn into posh living space

Nargis Dutt Nagar, Bandra's largest slum settlement, is set to transform into an affluent address.

Mumbai: Jai Hind College's BMM Department Kicks Off Detour Fest With Athletic Meet

On 20 December, Tim and Berry present Detour Athletic Meet, or 'DAM' for short, took place at JK Knowledge Sports Centre in Wadala.

Blaze at high rise in Bandra; firefighting system defunct

At least 13 people were rescued after a blaze erupted at a 15-storey residential Bandra building in the wee hours of Tuesday.

₹75L flat seized in dirty cash case of Dawood's brother

Thane police filed a case in 2017, accusing Kaskar and his aides of extorting property, cash from a builder

Ayurveda hospital to get allopathic ICU to cater to serious cases

Move comes after locals alleged Podar Hospital lacks key services