Telegram to be banned in India? Company being probed, report claims

Telegram to be banned in India? Company being probed, report claims

Aug 26, 2024 01:26 PM IST Indian authorities are probing Telegram over extortion and gambling concerns. The investigation could result in a ban, led by I4C under MHA and MeitY. The Indian government is investigating messaging app Telegram over concerns that it is being used for activities such as extortion and gambling, Moneycontrol reported. The …

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Govt evaluates $21B semiconductor proposals from local and foreign chipmakers

Govt evaluates B semiconductor proposals from local and foreign chipmakers

The Indian government, after years of watching from the sidelines of the chips race, now has to evaluate $21 billion of semiconductor proposals and divvy up taxpayer support between foreign chipmakers, local champions or some combination of the two. Under India’s chipmaking incentive plan, the government would bear half the cost of any approved projects. …

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Qatar Releases Eight Former Indian Navy Officials on Death Row

Qatar Releases Eight Former Indian Navy Officials on Death Row

Seven of the eight Indian Navy veterans, released by the Qatar government more than three months after they were convicted with death sentences on charges of espionage, returned to India on Monday. The eighth veteran is still in Doha, awaiting completion of official formalities, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The release comes ahead …

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Understanding: What is GST Compensation Cess and how can it be calculated?

Understanding: What is GST Compensation Cess and how can it be calculated?

Image Source: INDIA TV/PTI Representational picture of GST Compensation Cess The government may consider classifying alleged multi-utility vehicles (MUV) or hybrid utility vehicles (both notable Indian classes) as sports utility vehicles (SUVs), regardless of automakers’ terminology. In such cases, a 22% Compensation Cess would be consistently levied if the vehicles have a length greater than …

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