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Audit files to be opened for scrutiny for greater accountability

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has floated draft procedures for submission of audit logs to the regulator by audit companies and chartered accountants (CAs).




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COVID-19 crisis: Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee for large fiscal stimulus, cash transfer to poor

Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee has recommended that India offer cash to the poorest 60% of its population and waive off loan repayments for small businesses in the June quarter, as he pitches for a large enough fiscal package to stimulate demand in the economy ravaged by the novel coronavirus crisis.




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Coronavirus lockdown 3.0: States up taxes on auto fuels, liquor for income

At least 13 states hike VAT on petrol/diesel since mid-March, many make liquor costlier with new imposts.




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GSTN allows inter-head cash transfer for taxpayers; resolves cash flow issues

GSTN added that a taxpayer can now transfer the amount available in an electronic cash ledger from one major head to another major head, keeping the minor head the same.




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Procedural relief to GST payers, but experts say no substitute for financial package

The e-way bill generated on or before March 24 and expiring during the March 20-April 15 period would now be valid till May 31.




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Refunds for garments exporters: Govt clears Rs 3,000-crore pending claims, more to follow

In an office memorandum dated April 30, reviewed by FE, the revenue department has said it has approved the release of the RoSL benefits, which will, however, be in the form of scrips, instead of cash.




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Greece’s ‘invisible’ artists call for help in virus squeeze

In a country where art is widely seen as a pastime, and performers have long struggled to secure steady pay and royalties, the closure of theatres and cinemas and the cancellation of summer festivals has wrought havoc




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Has the Seltos set a new benchmark for SUVs?

The Seltos has a modern design, and one that the next-generation Creta (likely in 2020) could take some cues from.




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How can the budget help ensure sustainable growth for auto industry

How can the budget help ensure sustainable growth for auto industry




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Interview | Hybrid is the right technology for sustainable transition to EVs: Rajesh Goel

The Indian passenger vehicle (PV) market is going through its worst phase in almost a decade, but Rajesh Goel, senior vice-president & director, Sales & Marketing, Honda Cars India, believes that as the festive season approaches, the market should revive.




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Designing the perfect range map for electric cars

MapmyIndia says it has a solution that tells the exact range of an electric car, as it is being driven




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Know the steps needed for increased adoption of electric vehicles

While EVs are cost-competitive in the long run, by 2025 they are also expected to be cost-effective in terms of upfront cost, vis-a-vis petrol/diesel vehicles.




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TVS Sport sets a new record for ‘highest fuel efficiency on a motorcycle ‘at 76.4 kpl

Sets a new record for ‘highest fuel efficiency on a motorcycle’ at 76.4kpl




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Slow auto sales due to govt indecision; let sector reforms flip-flop not kill the industry

One of the reasons is bunching together of several regulatory changes announced by the government in a very short span of time without realising their full implication, a classic case of ‘reform for reform’s sake’.




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Electric vehicles: The way forward for early adoption

On the government’s part, these include NEMMP (National Electric Mobility Mission Plan) and FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles).




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Formula 1 Racing: F1 is safer than ever, Anthoine Hubert’s was one of case

During the 1950s and 1960s, Formula racing lost more drivers than the next three decades. Instead, in the 1980s, accident-related deaths were four, which is still higher than the last three decades of Formula racing.




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Move over Nandi Hills, Gudibande Fort is almost as approachable and far more serene

From 2006-13, Honda Cars India sold what is globally called the eighth-generation Civic. It then skipped the ninth-generation, and earlier this year the tenth-generation arrived in India.




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Upcoming budget smartphones worth looking forward to

The Moto G5 Plus launches tomorrow, reskindling the budget wars in India. For budget buyers, there are actually quite a few options coming up soon, including the three new smartphones from Nokia. Here, take a look.




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European Students Union: demands support for international students

The European Students Union has outlined a feature in the Policy Document for 2019. It has urged the Governments and Universities to do better and provide great support to the international students.The institutions of higher educationThere are many…




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25 Free Stock Photo Websites For Creative Commons Images

Great marketing doesn't have to mean breaking the bank




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Medallia Integrates Facebook, Salesforce, Adds AI To Experience Cloud

Product announcements from day one of Medallia Experience 2018




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Milking AR for Marketing

Could packaging become part of the Internet of Things, delivering messages and even AR experiences to consumers?




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The nutritional value of meat: How healthy is red meat for you




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Healthy Gamer a metal health program for gamers, by gamers




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Riots Valorant leaves plenty of room for CSGO in the competitive tactical shooter scene




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Celebrate the Force with these 5 timeless Star Wars games




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Xiaomi Mi Box 4K vs Fire TV Stick 4K: The right streaming device for you




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US Govt Plans to End Work Permits for Spouses of H-1B holders

A legislation trying to interdict the US administration from cancelling the work permit of H1-B visa holders for spouse's that consists Indians have been launched the United States parliament by a pair of lawmakers who stated that revoking this advantage…




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Top Universities in USA oppose Presidential visa policy changes for overseas students

The study of National Association of Foreign Student Advisers has the opinion that global students made a contribution of $39 billion to the US economy in the academic year of 2017-2018.The studyMoreover, it found that the economic activity of overseas…




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Launching a Petition on White House website for saving H-1B spouse work-permits

The proposal to withdraw the authorization in H-4 spousal work is coming close to reality; the immigrant community is taking a few remedial steps. Spearheaded by people of Indian origin, it is working to ensure the continuity of the program, introduced…




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USCIS Resumes the Premium Processing for H-1B applications

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have begun the premium processing in respect of all H-1B petitions. This translates to a guaranteed processing time covering 15 days. In the other scenario, it will refund the premium processing fee to the petitioner.The…




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US H1B Visa Reaches its Quota Cap for 2020

On April 5, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced regarding reaching the 65,000 H1B visa limit for the FY 2020 within five days. The agency has reported a five percent increase in the quantum of applications in comparison to the…




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Latest Developments for US H-1B Visa Holders, Regarding Switching Jobs

There have been Latest developments for H-1B visa holders in the US in the matter of switching jobs. It deals with the issue of obtaining a new job similar to the old which requires similar skills.Specialty Occupation Clause The US Citizenship and…




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The US Proposes Adding 30,000 Visas for Seasonal Workers in this Week

The US administration has a plan of allowing 30,000 overseas workmen temporarily. They will help to carry out seasonal work in the country at the end of September. This reflects that the booming economy has complicated Presidential efforts in restricting…




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Draft Rule Changes Work Permit Rules for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders

The US government proposes to introduce new visa norms. Additionally, it has a plan to strip the work permits benefitting the spouses of H-1B visa holders’ under H-4 visas in the country.The DetailsThis announcement came in a webpage from the agenda…




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USA Green Card : Bill for increasing Cap on Family Visas

US lawmakers are casting their vote regarding lifting the country-cap of seven percent for issuing the Green Card. This is a move that will immensely benefit top skilled Indian IT professionals who are languishing in the queue for several years. The…




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US Lawmakers Bothered About Increase in H1B Visas Request for Evidence

US lawmakers and experts have shown their anxiety over the US immigration agency's growing demand for "irrelevant" or earlier furnished information to decide an H-1B application, causing a delay in work visa processing, popular among the high skilled …




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US Plans to Waive Compulsory Interview for Specific Visas

The US is operating on making the process of visa application shorter for Indian citizens and starting 1 September 2019, certain candidates can appeal for a waiver from the compulsory interview. In a statement to the associations of the travel agents,…




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US H-1B Visa Will Opt for A New Registration System from March 2020

In the future application season, A new and streamlined electronic registration system, having the earlier deadline will Replace the expensive and bulky H-1B application process, as per the statement of the federal government.The Major ChangesIn place…




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US Will Start the H-1B Application Process for the Year in March 2020

There was a US scrapping of an old rule In January that allowed companies in filing applications to get the short work- permit provided to technology workers. As a substitute they had to register the names of professionals they intended to send.New Process…




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Indians Eager to Get US Citizenship before the Final Orders from the President

The immigration policies of President are Uncertain and there is a desire by the people to vote in the forthcoming elections in November 2020, which are forcing many immigrants who reside in the US to seek its citizenship.The Current Figures8.34 lakh…




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SA 1 to SS 1 for SB 5

To prevent the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances’ permit activities from being considered littering, this Amendment makes changes to the provision under which littering is unlawful, by clarifying that either of the following 2 situations are lawful: The property is designated for litter management and the person was authorized to use the property for that purpose. - or - The litter is placed in a litter receptacle or container installed at the property. - and – The person is the owner or tenant in lawful possession of the property or first obtained the owner’s consent, or the act is done under the personal direction of the owner or tenant, all in a manner consistent with the public welfare. This Amendment also makes a technical correction.



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SA 1 to SS 1 for SB 37

This Amendment does the following: (1) Makes an individual ineligible for an expungement of a felony offense if the individual has previously had a felony conviction expunged. (2) Makes two misdemeanor offenses eligible for expungement only through the the discretionary process, regardless as to whether the offenses are a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (Sexual Harassment, under § 763 of Title 11, and Indecent Exposure in the First Degree, under § 765 of Title 11). (3) Removes two misdemeanor offenses from the definition of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence because they are not subject to mandatory expungement under other provisions of this Act (Incest, under § 766 of Title 11, and Unlawful Sexual Contact in the Third Degree, under § 767 of Title 11) and adds one misdemeanor offense to the definition (Harassment, under § 1311 of Title 11). (4) Makes additional misdemeanor offenses eligible for expungement only through the discretionary expungement process. (5) Moves the Attorney General’s responsibilities for notifying a victim of a discretionary expungement petition to the discretionary expungement provision.



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SA 1 to SS 1 for SB 128

This Amendment clarifies that the penalties apply when an employer knowingly fails to comply with a notice to garnish wages.



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SA 1 to SS 1 for SB 24

This Amendment clarifies that the Department of Health and Social Services may establish intervals of different lengths for re-evaluation of the conditions for which a patient receives a compassionate use registry identification card.



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UP govt tables Rs 4,211 crore second supplementary Budget for FY20

UP govt tables Rs 4,211 crore second supplementary Budget for FY20




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CAA protests: Those born here before 1987 are Indians, clarifies government

A top government official said according to the 2004 amendments of the Citizenship Act, if one parent is an Indian and neither is an illegal immigrant, a person is considered an Indian citizen.




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The curious case of forest cover of India

The biennial State of Forest Report (SFR), released Monday by Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar, announced an overall gain of 3,976 sq km of forests in India since 2017.




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Anti-India forces spreading rumours, CAA will not lead to outsiders settling in Assam: PM Modi

Amidst loud cheers and fluttering Tricolours and flags of the All Bodo Students Union, Modi asked the gathering — he called it the largest rally in independent India — in Kokrajhar in Bodoland Territorial Region to celebrate the peace and development accord that the government has signed with Bodo groups last month.




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Delhi Elections results: In Okhla of Shaheen Bagh, big win for AAP’s Amanatullah Khan

In his campaign speeches, Shah had asked voters to press the EVM button in favour of BJP so that “its current shocks Shaheen Bagh”.