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Google tells Parliament IT Panel that its employees listen to some Ok Google queries

by Rahul Shrivastava |Jun 30, 2021

Panel sources stated that Google admitted that its employees listen when users with Google Assistant on their phones and smart speakers.

Wholesale inflation had come in at a 25-month low of 1.08%

Wholesale inflation remains unchanged in August, but it's just notional relief

by Rahul Shrivastava |Sep 16, 2019

The data released for August showed that Wholesale Price Food index rose to 5.75% in August from 4.54% in July. Food inflation shot up to 7.67% in August from 6.15% a month ago

Despite the upcoming festival season, gold imports plunged 62.49 per cent to $1.36 billion in August.

Slowdown Blues: Contrary to Modi govt's aim, exports down by 6% in August; gems & jewellery lose shine

by Rahul Shrivastava |Sep 14, 2019

Cumulatively, the exports were down 1.53 per cent to $133.54 billion in the April-August period, while imports contracted by 5.68 per cent to $206.39 billion

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal during the plenary session of the 7th RCEP Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok on September 8. Photo: PTI

India manages to push ASEAN members to review FTA pact; to seek a simpler deal

by Rahul Shrivastava |Sep 11, 2019

India has been seeking to renegotiate the terms of the free trade agreement, which was signed during the UPA regime, as there's no review or exit clause in it; it has also led to over 250 per cent...

TikTok and Helo face ban in India

Answer queries on anti-national, unlawful activities or face ban; govt tells TikTok, Helo

by Rahul Shrivastava |Jul 18, 2019

The notice has been sent along with a long questionnaire covering a range of issues including unauthorised data sharing by the apps and the Platforms turning into a hub for anti-national activitie...

As per the RBI data on global operations, NPAs rose from Rs 2.79 lakh crore in FY15 to Rs 8.95 lakh crore in FY18, while the number declined to Rs 8.06-lakh crore in FY19.

Wilful defaulters jump by 60% in last 5 years, NPAs see decline in FY19: Govt

by Rahul Shrivastava |Jul 16, 2019

As part of preventive measures, banks and other financial institutions can't sanction additional loan facilities to wilful defaulters and they are barred from floating any new venture for five years

PC: Reuters

CIC sends show-cause notice to RBI Governor for not disclosing list of wilful defaulters

by Rahul Shrivastava |Nov 5, 2018

The CIC added that RBI ought to act with transparency and not hide information that might embarrass individual banks.

PC: Reuters

Price of LPG cylinders increases again. Here's how much it costs now

by Rahul Shrivastava |Nov 1, 2018

With every increase in the international rates, the GST on LPG is calculated not on the base price but market price changes.

Major changes in CBI leadership: Inside story of how the drama unfolded

by Rahul Shrivastava |Oct 24, 2018

One night later, the number 1 and number 2 officials have been "divested of all powers". They have been sent on leave. And the CBI headquarters' two floors have already been sealed.

Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs

Companies Act overhaul: Panel pitches for decriminalisation of several offences to cut legal wrangle

by Rahul Shrivastava |Aug 27, 2018

Set up by Piyush Goyal when he was the interim finance minister, the panel today submitted a report on the review of penal provisions of Company Act 2013 to Arun Jaitley.