The General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha concluded today with peaceful polling marking the 7th and last phase of elections. Polling in the seventh phase of General Elections 2024 which commenced across 57 PCs recorded an approximate voter turnout of 59.45% as of 8:45 pm. Voters at the highest …
Read More »Enhancement of Retirement & Death Gratuity: DoPPW Raises Central Government Employees’ Limits to Rs 25 Lakh
In implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare vide OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (i) dated 04.08.2016 had issued instructions relating to revision of provisions regulating pension/gratuity/commutation of pension/family pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump-sum compensation, etc. As per the Government’s decisions on the …
Read More »General Elections 2024 -Dissemination of Counting Day Trends and Results
The counting of votes for General Election to the House of the People – 2024 and State Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and bye-elections to Assembly Constituencies shall be held on 4th June, 2024 (Tuesday) starting 8AM onwards. The counting of votes for GE to the State Legislative …
Read More »May 2024: GST Revenue Hits ₹1.73 Lakh Crore, 10% Year-on-Year Surge
The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for the month of May 2024 stood at ₹1.73 lakh crore. This represents a 10% year-on-year growth, driven by a strong increase in domestic transactions (up 15.3%) and slowing of imports (down 4.3%). After accounting for refunds, the net GST revenue for …
Read More »New Software Functionality for Online PF Member Update and Correction
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization is one of the World’s largest Social Security Organizations in terms of the clientele and the volume of financial transactions undertaken. Presently, around 7.5 Crore members are actively contributing to the Provident Fund, Pension & Insurance Schemes each month. In the first 2 months of …
Read More »Echoes of Democracy: Conclusion of the 18th Lok Sabha Election
India has made history today. Starting on the 19th of April with commencement of voting in phase 1 and spread over 7 phases, polling for General Election 2024 concluded today. Indian voters have given their most cherished right to vote for the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha. Indian democracy …
Read More »Understanding the Difference: Accredited Driver Training Centre (ADTC) vs. Driving Schools
With regard to the news being circulated in some sections of the media it is clarified that the Rules 31B to 31J which prescribed provisions around Accredited Driver Training Centres (ADTC) were inserted in Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989 vide GSR 394(E) dated 07.06.2021 are applicable with effect from …
Read More »INDIAN NAVAL SHIP SHIVALIK DEPARTS SINGAPORE
INS Shivalik, mission deployed to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, departed Singapore on 30 May 24 for onward passage to Yokosuka, Japan. During the ship’s OTR at Singapore, various activities were undertaken which included Call on with Base Commander, Changi Naval Base, Wreath Laying at Kranji War Memorial, …
Read More »Bata India Celebrates NINE WEST’s India Launch with a Star-Studded Evening
It was a glamourous affair at the exclusive preview of Nine West’s latest collection in the capital hosted by Bata India! This event marks a significant moment as Bata India introduces New York’s renowned footwear and accessories brand, Nine West, to the Indian market. Actor Chitrangda Singh alongside Delhi’s top …
Read More »TVS Motor Company’s May 2024 Sales Registers Growth of 12%
Exports grew by 27% Domestic sales up by 7% TVS Motor Company registered a sales growth of 12% increasing from 330,609 units in May 2023 to 369,914 units in May 2024. Two-Wheeler Total two-wheelers registered a growth of 13% with sales increasing from 319,295 units in May 2023 to 359,590 …
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