Articles for Policy

IT Dept Publishes Names Of 18 Defaulters Owing Over Rs 1,100 Cr

Economy Dec 30, 2015 2 min(s) read

A whopping Rs 779.04 crore default of income/corporate tax has been reflected in the name of one Mumbai-based Uday M Acharya (late) and his legal heirs Amul Acharya and Bhavana Acharya

A Year Of Revival For Indian Aviation

Economy Dec 30, 2015 4 min(s) read

The year saw fuel cost at its lowest, bringing relief to all airlines, especially cash-strapped Jet Airways and Air India.

Tech Giants Spot Opportunity In Forecasting China's Smog

Economy Dec 29, 2015 4 min(s) read

Two of the world's largest technology firms, IBM and Microsoft, are vying to tap the nascent, fast-growing market for forecasting air quality in the world's top carbon emitters.

Petroleum Products To Be Out Of GST For Now: CEA

Economy Dec 27, 2015 1 min(s) read

"Even after GST, petrol and other petroleum products would continue to be taxed the way now both by the Centre and states", said Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramaniam

Government To Unveil Blueprint For Start-ups On January 16, Says Modi

Economy Dec 27, 2015 3 min(s) read

The Start-up initiative, as envisaged by the Prime Minister, involves bank loans for entrepreneurs. Each of the nation's 1.25 lakh bank branches should encourage at least one Dalit or tribal entrepreneur and at least one woman entrepreneur

No More Affidavits, Interviews For Government Jobs

Economy Dec 26, 2015 3 min(s) read

The ministry recently discontinued the practice of submission of affidavit by the family members of deceased government employees for the appointment on compassionate grounds

Green Shoots In 2015 Augur Well For 2016

Economy Dec 26, 2015 2 min(s) read

Despite conventional headwinds, relaxation in FDI norms, lower interest rates, focus on housing and infrastructure development are all triggering a gradual turnaround in sentiment that's poised to gather momentum in 2016.

Delhi Air Quality Plunges, IndiaSpend Rejigs Sensor Readings

Economy Dec 26, 2015 3 min(s) read

December 23 was officially New Delhi’s ‘most polluted day of the year’. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stated that the Air Quality Index (AQI) was 430-435 in Delhi on Wednesday, which it considers ‘severe’.

Curbing Delhi Pollution

Economy Dec 24, 2015 7 min(s) read

The Delhi Government has taken a tough decision to allow cars to ply on Delhi roads only on alternate days to curb air pollution that has reached alarming levels.

Manufacturers Target Orders From Revived Nuclear Power Push

Economy Dec 24, 2015 3 min(s) read

Manufacturers supplying parts to nuclear reactors say they are preparing for a jump in orders and revenues as New Delhi pushes ahead with a plan to build new plants across the country over the next few years.