Politics, Plan and Policy
FSSAI calls for visible labelling of packaged foods
India has been planning rules requiring food manufacturers to display fat, sugar and salt content on their labels.
Govt to come out with national e-commerce policy within 12 months
We will put an institutional framework to bring out a national policy on e-commerce within next 12 months, an official said,
Filling Iran oil gap in India: US supplies outshine Middle East crude
India bought about 184,000 barrels per day (bpd) oil from the United States over November 2018 to May 2019.
Over 30 lakh enrolments under PM-SYM scheme so far: Gangwar
The scheme provides assured monthly pension of Rs 3,000, with contribution of Rs 100 per month.
Consultation on for increasing minimum pension: Gangwar to LS
Increase in minimum pension for employees affiliated to EPF to Rs 2000 will cost the govt Rs 4,671 cr and Rs 11696 cr if hiked to Rs 3000.
India raises concerns over rising oil prices with Saudi Arabia
Global oil prices rose sharply on fears of a US military attack on Iran that would disrupt flows from the Middle East.
Centre, states need to pursue labour law reforms: SBI report
Making a case for labour law reforms, the report said the investors look out for stability and sustainability.
Economic Advisory Council to PM refutes Subramanian's claim on over-estimation of GDP
Primary contributors of the paper are economists Bibek Debroy, Rathin Roy, Surjit Bhalla, Charan Singh, Arvind Virmani.
India will not allow multi-brand retail by foreign firms, predatory pricing: Goyal
Piyush Goyal asked the traders to use government e-marketplace and MUDRA scheme to promote their business.
US has no plans to cap H-1B work visa programme: State Department
Trump Administration has no plans to place caps on H-1B work visas, said State Department spokeswoman.