India
KVIC Issues New Guidelines on PM Narendra Modi's 'Vocal for Local' Call
According to the revised guidelines, the Monitoring Cell at KVIC, Mumbai will monitor the application process on a daily basis while it will be giving feedback to the implementing agencies every fortnight.
Dharavi Coronavirus Count Crosses 1,000, Death Toll at 40
Dharavi coronavirus cases rose to 1,028 with 66 new patients being detected.
TDS and TCS For Non-Salaried Payments Cut by 25%. Here’s What It Means For You
This reduced rate of TDS (Tax deducted at source) and TCS (Tax collected at source) will be available for payment for contract, professional fees, interest, rent, dividend, commission and brokerage income.
Centre’s 6-Point Strategy to Revive MSMEs Has Rs 3 Lakh Crore Collateral-Free Loan and New Definition for Firms
The Centre revised the definition of MSMEs to help more firms fall under its purview. Investment limit will be revised upwards and additional criteria of turnover has also been introduced.
Khadse Welcome in Congress, Says Thorat as Rift in Maha BJP Widens over Council Polls
The Congress latched onto the growing chasm between senior BJP leader Khadse and his party, state Congress president and Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat said Khadse is welcome in the party fold provided he subscribes to the party ideology.
57-Year-Old Cop Becomes 5th Policeman in Mumbai, 8th in Maharashtra to Succumb to Covid-19
According to Sewri Senior Police Inspector G. B. Kurade, Assistant Sub-Inspector Murlidhar Waghmare breathed his last at a hospital in Navi Mumbai late on Tuesday.
Virus-attacking Cell Molecule Diminishes with Age, May Explain Severe Covid-19 Cases: Study
Researchers said microRNAs play a major role in controlling the activity of genes in the body, and are also on the front line when viruses enter cells.
Nirmala Sitharaman Press Conference Highlights: Booster Shot for MSMEs, Income Tax Payers Get New Return Deadline and TDS, TCS Rate Cuts
Nirmala Sitharaman Speech LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a press conference at 4pm to share details of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic relief package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
Renault Resumes Operations in Select Dealerships Across India, 194 Showrooms Opened
The company said it has introduced several safety and hygiene measures as it prepares to "welcome back customers" across all its touchpoints.
With Countries Easing Lockdowns, Here's All You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Reproduction Rate
The reproduction rate, or RO (pronounced R-naught), of a virus is a measure of its transmission, or the number of new infections generated by each case.
Cong Asks PM to Take Action Against Gujarat Minister Chudasama, Expel Him From BJP
Congress leader Kapil Sibal questioned the PM's silence on the issue and said if he was serious on ending corruption in the country he should take strict action against the minister from his home state.
Judges May Hear Cases From Courtrooms Via Video Conferencing From Next Week: Supreme Court
The apex court has been holding proceedings through video conferencing since March 25 due to the nationwide lockdown and had suspended the entry of advocates and other staff into the high security zone on the basis of their proximity cards.
Containing Virus Spread in Rural Areas After Migrants Return Big Challenge: Gehlot
During an interaction with MLAs and MPs, Gehlot said nearly 19 lakh migrants have registered to return home of whom 4-5 lakh want to go out of Rajasthan to various other states.
Maharashtra Excise Department to Start E-token System for Liquor Sale
The Maharashtra excise department has decided to start an online token system on a pilot basis for sale of liquor in Pune city to avoid crowding at shops.
Docs of Delhi Civic Hospitals Write to PM Over 'Non-payment' of 3-Month Salary
The Municipal Corporation Doctor's Association (MCDA), set up during the time of the erstwhile unified municipal corporation of Delhi, sent the letter in an e-mail last week.
Maha Govt Allows Designated Export Units of Gems, Jewellery to Resume Operations
Bharat Diamond Bourse and SEEPZ, two of India's largest jewellery export designated zones, are based in Mumbai.