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  1. Researchers discover how precise radiation treatment helps lung cancer

    Austin (United States) For patients with locally advanced and unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), standard use of more precise intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is recommended instead of alternative 3D conformal radiation therapy (3D- CRT). ).This conclusion is based on...
  2. Wedding loan interest rates in India have reached 36 percent per annum: Jefferies report

    New Delhi [India], As wedding spending in India is on the rise, interest rates for wedding loans are on the higher end, typically ranging between 10 percent and 36 percent annually, according to Jefferies .This change comes with challenges, particularly high interest rates of up to 36 percent...
  3. Pakistan government introduces new amendments to budget to meet IMF norms

    Islamabad [Pakistan], The Pakistani government on Saturday expanded exemptions in specific sectors and announced new tax measures in several areas to generate additional revenue in the next fiscal year to meet International Monetary Fund criteria.Pakistan's Finance Minister announced the new...
  4. Interest rates for small savings schemes like PPF, Kisan Vikas Patra and others to remain unchanged for Q2 FY25

    New Delhi [India], The government has decided to keep interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes for the second quarter of the financial year 2024-25, the Finance Ministry said on Friday.This decision applies to the period from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. The rates will...
  5. Interest rates on small savings schemes to remain unchanged for the second quarter of FY 2025

    New Delhi, The government on Friday left interest rates on various small savings schemes unchanged for the quarter starting July 1, 2024.“Interest rates on various small savings schemes for the second quarter of FY 2024-25, beginning July 1, 2024, ending September 30, 2024, remain unchanged...
  6. Gold rose by Rs 370; Silver rises by Rs 600 amid strong global cues

    New Delhi: Gold prices rose by Rs 370 to Rs 72,550 per 10 gram in the national capital on Friday amid a rise in the precious metal rates internationally, according to HDFC Securities.On Thursday, the prices of the yellow metal had closed at Rs 72,180 per 10 grams.Silver prices also jumped by...
  7. Exchange Rate Automation Module operation to begin from July 4, exporters and importers to benefit

    “The automated system of tracking and publishing the exchange rate will replace the existing manual process and will come into effect from July 4, 2024,” the circular said.The Finance Ministry said that ERAM is an important step towards trade facilitation as the exchange rates of 22 currencies...
  8. Government to launch advance online exchange rates of 22 currencies for ease of exporters and importers

    New Delhi [India], the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is in the process of introducing an automated exchange rate publishing system to facilitate the export and import process in 22 currencies, the Finance Ministry said in a official statement on Thursday.The online...
  9. CBIC to launch automated system of publishing currency exchange rates on July 4

    New Delhi: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Thursday said it will launch an automated system of publishing currency exchange rates on July 4.The Online Exchange Rate Automation Module (ERAM) system will replace the existing manual process of notifying exchange rates...
  10. Jio will increase rates of mobile services by 12-27 percent from July 3

    New Delhi: The country's top telecom operator Jio will increase mobile service rates by 12-27 per cent from July 3, according to a company statement.This is the first increase in the rates of mobile services by Jio after a gap of about two and a half years."The launch of the new schemes is a...
  11. Study finds biggest risk factor for future cases of dementia

    A combination of genetic and environmental factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, education, and smoking, are major risk factors for dementia.Researchers at University College London (UCL) explored how the prevalence of these risk factors changed over time.The team...
  12. Boosting business efficiency: PhonePe's PG solutions help SMEs, MSMEs in a big way

    This focus on empowering regional businesses fosters inclusive growth, helping these businesses scale faster.While most payment gateways charge a standard 2 percent transaction fee, PhonePe PG has a special offer for new merchants to join for free, with no hidden charges, setup fees or annual...
  13. STD deduction should be doubled in the budget, basic exemption should be increased to Rs 3.5 lakh under the new tax regime: EY

    New Delhi: The government should double the standard deduction under the new concessional tax regime to Rs 1 lakh or increase the basic exemption limit to Rs 3.5 lakh in the next budget, tax and tax consultancy firm EY said. .Listing priorities on tax reforms in the upcoming Budget, EY said...
  14. Interest rates will not hinder growth, monetary policy will focus on reducing inflation: Das

    In Mumbai, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Tuesday that high interest rates are not impeding growth and made it clear that monetary policy will "unambiguously" focus on reducing inflation in the future.The country is on the threshold of a "major structural change" in its growth...
  15. Industry stressed on tax cuts, rationalization of duty structure in the budget

    New Delhi, In an effort to boost the economy, representatives of various industries on Tuesday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce the incidence of indirect taxes and rationalize the tariff structure where necessary.In a pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala...
  16. Karnataka hikes milk prices by Rs 2 with additional 50 ml milk in each pouch

    The revised rates will be applicable from Wednesday.Claiming that milk prices have not been increased, Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) president Bhima Naik said, "We are charging Rs 2 extra for every 50 ml extra milk added to each packet."Accordingly, the price per liter of milk of any...
  17. ACMA Budget Wish List: Encourage capital expenditure, rationalize GST rates on EVs, components

    New Delhi, Auto component industry body ACMA on Monday called for encouraging capital expenditure, increasing depreciation rates on plant and machinery and rationalizing GST rates on EVs and its components ahead of the upcoming Budget 2024-25.In its recommendations submitted to the Ministry of...
  18. S&P maintains India's FY2025 GDP growth forecast at 6.8 percent

    New Delhi, S&P Global Ratings on Monday maintained India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year at 6.8 percent, saying higher interest rates and less fiscal stimulus will dampen demand.In its economic outlook for Asia Pacific, S&P Global Ratings said India's economic growth remains...
  19. Highly processed food, sedentary lifestyle promoting cancer in Indians under 40: Doctor

    Several factors are contributing to the rise in cancer cases among young people in India.One of the main reasons is the increase in the consumption of processed foods, tobacco and alcohol, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and stress.Environmental pollution is another critical factor.Indian...
  20. GST Council changes tax rates; Interest, penalty on outstanding tax waived for first 3 years of implementation

    New Delhi: The GST Council on Saturday decided to amend tax rates on items, including student accommodation services and solar cookers, and took a slew of taxpayer-friendly measures, including waiving interest and penalty on demand notices issued in the first three years of Launch of the GST...