Some platforms are pushing back against proposed fee they would have to pay for workers' welfare, while other industry bodies say that if done right, it could boost investment in economy.
Under the bill, online platforms will collect a surcharge of up to 2% on transactions & deposit it in a welfare fund to be run by workers, govt & industry representatives.
Advocacy groups working with Pakistani Hindus based in Barmer say they live in very poor conditions. Migrants say they are reviled as 'kafirs' in Pakistan, and as Pakistanis in India.
Cotton ginners from Haryana, Punjab & Rajasthan up the ante with certification on cotton bales to be mandatory from 1 Sept according to govt's 1 March notification, threaten to shut units.
The meteorological department has issued an "Orange" alert for Barmer, Jalore, Sirohi, Pali districts of Rajasthan, with strong winds expected at a speed of 30-50 kilometres per hour.
Ahead of assembly polls in Rajasthan, MP, Telangana & Chhattisgarh, analysis of metrics like committed expenditures, additional spending, etc, reveals their fiscal strengths & weaknesses.
Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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