GST Amendment Bill: FM Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bill to raise age limit of president, members of appellate tribunals

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to raise the age limit for president and members of GST appellate tribunals. The Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeks to cap the age for president and members of the GST appellate tribunals (GSTAT) at 70 years and […]

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SpiceJet reduces Q2FY24 loss to Rs 449.43 crore against Rs 833.23 crore in Q2FY23, posts strong performance in passenger biz

SpiceJet posted a loss of Rs 449.43 crore during the second quarter of FY 24, reducing from a net loss of Rs 833.23 crore during the corresponding quarter of last year. It recorded revenue from operations at Rs 1347.52 crore, down 29 per cent as against Rs 1897.90 crore during the quarter ended September 2022. […]

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Good news for travelers: BLS International again wins contract with High Commission of India in Canada; List of destinations you can explore

In a significant development for travelers to Canada, BLS International Services Ltd., a renowned global leader in outsourcing services for governments and diplomatic missions, is thrilled to announce that it has once again secured the contract for outsourcing Consular, Passport, and Visa services by the High Commission of India (HCI) in Canada. This contract encompasses […]

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Mohan Yadav’s Day 1 in office: CM bans open sale of meat, loudspeakers beyond specified limits at religious places

Madhya Pradesh’s newly appointed Chief Minister Mohan Yadav issued orders on Wednesday banning the use of loudspeakers and DJs at religious gatherings that exceed prescribed time limits, along with prohibiting the sale of meat in open markets in urban areas. The decision came soon after the oath-taking ceremony of Yadav, accompanied by his deputies Rajendra […]

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Delhi airport gears up to tackle fog season! DIAL implements various measures for safe, comfortable travel experience for passengers

In response to challenges posed by the fog season, Delhi airport operator DIAL announced that it has implemented various measures to enhance passenger experience. These include expanding seating capacity at terminals and establishing temporary help desks. The Delhi International Airport Ltd, (DIAL) will collaborate with CISF to facilitate the smooth exit of passengers from the […]

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PSBs’ debt services outsourcing boosts Pepper Advantage

KKR-owned Pepper Advantage is ramping up operations in India, with public sector banks increasingly outsourcing debt services. Mukund Kulkarni, CEO of Pepper Advantage India, said banks are shifting to a more centralised technology-driven model.Pepper is also working with fintech companies that have the digital infrastructure but lack the physical infrastructure to improve debt servicing capabilities. […]

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