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Indian influence in South Asia declines as China expands foothold
China's exports to the region grew over five times between 2005 and 2020
 "Indian influence in South Asia declines as China expands foothold")
Centre committed to meeting FY23 fiscal deficit target: Official
Says macroeconomic fundamentals and forex reserves are robust enough to deal with current geo-political challenges
 "Centre committed to meeting FY23 fiscal deficit target: Official")
PACS may be allowed by Centre to sell petroleum products, run PDS shops
The Centre has proposed to allow primary agriculture credit societies (PACS) to undertake activities like dealership of petroleum products, running PDS shops, etc
 "PACS may be allowed by Centre to sell petroleum products, run PDS shops")
Hotels and restaurants can't levy service charge by default, says CCPA
The hotels have to clearly inform the consumer that paying the service charge is at the consumer's discretion, the CCPA said
 "Hotels and restaurants can't levy service charge by default, says CCPA")
LIVE: India achieves complete vaccination of 90% of its adults, says govt
Live news updates: From Delhi Assembly Monsoon Session, Punjab cabinet expansion to ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, catch all the latest new updates here
 "LIVE: India achieves complete vaccination of 90% of its adults, says govt")
Govt committed to 6.4% fiscal deficit target for FY23, says report
India's macroeconomic fundamentals are strong to deal with challenges and the central government is committed to stick to the fiscal deficit target of 6.4 per cent of the GDP for the current fiscal
 "Govt committed to 6.4% fiscal deficit target for FY23, says report")
SC agrees to hear pleas challenging Centre's Agnipath scheme next week
The Supreme Court on Monday said that it would hear next week pleas challenging the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme for recruitment in the armed forces
 "SC agrees to hear pleas challenging Centre's Agnipath scheme next week")
NDA govt striving to bring positive change to every Indian: PM Modi
Narendra Modi on Sunday said the NDA government at the Centre has been trying to bring positive change in the life of every person in the country and make their life easier during the past 8 years
 "NDA govt striving to bring positive change to every Indian: PM Modi")
Insurer to pay for closure to avert risk from rioting
In July 2008, there was a huge agitation against the government's move to acquire land belonging to the Amarnath Shrine Board
Windfall tax to recoup most of Rs 1 trillion revenue lost in excise cuts
The windfall tax on oil produced within India and fuel exported overseas will make up for more than three-fourths of the revenue lost when it cut excise duty on fuel, industry sources said
 "Windfall tax to recoup most of Rs 1 trillion revenue lost in excise cuts")
Govt strictly warns edtech companies against unfair trade practices
The government on Friday warned edtech companies against indulging in unfair trade practices, including misleading advertisements, and said it will be forced to bring stringent guidelines
 "Govt strictly warns edtech companies against unfair trade practices")
New Mauritius tax norms to hit PE investments in India, says IVCA
The move to tax capital gains from India would fundamentally alter the character of all income arising from Indian AIFs and lead to increased litigation
 "New Mauritius tax norms to hit PE investments in India, says IVCA")
Zetwerk buys Pinaka Aerospace to expand defence manufacturing business
Zetwerk has made two other acquisitions and the total value of all three deals is approximately Rs 100 crore
 "Zetwerk buys Pinaka Aerospace to expand defence manufacturing business")
Labour codes not to kick in from Friday even as states, UTs frame rules
The Centre has already finalised rules on all the four codes
 "Labour codes not to kick in from Friday even as states, UTs frame rules")
From Prasoon Joshi to KK Muhammed, experts start work on the new Parliament
At least three panels of art and culture experts along with officials have started working on the final look of the new Parliament
 "From Prasoon Joshi to KK Muhammed, experts start work on the new Parliament")
Twitter blocks over 80 posts and accounts in India after Union govt orders
Twitter India has blocked over 80 links, including tweets and some accounts, after receiving legal notices from the central government sent through 2021
 "Twitter blocks over 80 posts and accounts in India after Union govt orders")
As rising CAD starts pinching, the Centre starts scrutinising imports
As the trade deficit in May hit a record high of $24.3 billion, revenue authorities have now become vigilant, according to a report
 "As rising CAD starts pinching, the Centre starts scrutinising imports")
Govt looking for complete exit with the help of PSB Privatisation Bill
The government is mulling an amendment that will allow the Centre a total exit from banks, fully privatising PSBs, a report said
 "Govt looking for complete exit with the help of PSB Privatisation Bill")
Govt appoints Indian Revenue Services officer Nitin Gupta new CBDT chairman
IRS officer Nitin Gupta has been appointed as the new CBDT chairman, a recent government order said
 "Govt appoints Indian Revenue Services officer Nitin Gupta new CBDT chairman")
Procedural issues continue to hinder commercialisation of GM crops in India
Two decades after Bt cotton made its debut in India, commercialisation of genetically modified crops remains mired in complex procedural rules
 "Procedural issues continue to hinder commercialisation of GM crops in India")
