The Indian government is developing a national framework to decentralize Global Capability Centres (GCCs) to tier-2 cities, boosting employment in these regions. This initiative aims to enhance talent access, infrastructure, and regulatory reforms, with GCC units in smaller cities increasing from 5% in 2018-19 to 7% in 2023-24.
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President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Bangladesh on their 54th Independence Day, emphasizing the shared history and bilateral partnership. They reiterated India's commitment to a democratic and stable Bangladesh, while acknowledging its pivotal role in India's regional policies.
ED has attached properties worth Rs 1.3 crore belonging to Anitha R Radhakrishnan, Tamil Nadu's fisheries minister, over money laundering allegations. The probe revealed Rs 17.7 crore proceeds of crime. The case traces back to disproportionate assets amounting to Rs 2.07 crore during 2001-2006. Other DMK ministers, including Senthil Balaji, also face ED investigations.
A special court in Mumbai issued non-bailable warrants on Wednesday against gangster Anmol Bishnoi and two others in the NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case. The court noted Bishnoi is absconding and likely to evade summons. Similar warrants were issued for Shubham Lonkar and Mohammad Yasin Akhtar. Bishnoi, suspected to be in the US or Canada, is also linked to the Salman Khan firing case. Siddique was shot dead on October 12, 2024.
The World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) will hold an economic conference on February 8 at the Maha Kumbh site in Prayagraj, near the Triveni Sangam. The event will focus on advancing Uttar Pradesh and Bharat towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Key industry leaders will discuss economic strategies, while also highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of the Maha Kumbh, with participants experiencing the Triveni Sangam Snan for renewal.
India's tax policy has evolved significantly since the 1970s, when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government imposed a 97.5% income tax rate to promote economic equality. This policy led to massive tax evasion and a shrinking tax base, prompting reforms. By Budget 2025, a more progressive tax framework is anticipated, focusing on growth and taxpayer relief.
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