Política

A parliamentary committee has urged the government to dynamically adjust import duties on edible oils based on domestic production levels to shield farmers from cheap imports. India imports 56% of its edible oil needs. The panel also proposed specific safeguards for palm oil imports.

25 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa targets the coal export duty to take effect on April 1, 2026, depending on tomorrow's meeting. The policy, which also covers nickel, has had its rates approved by the President.

Ethiopia's Council of Ministers has approved a new regulation establishing the Universal Access Fund, funded by a 1.5% levy on telecom operators' annual gross revenue to connect rural areas. This policy aims to advance the country's digital economy goals. The Ethiopian Communications Authority will manage the fund to address infrastructure gaps in underserved regions.

04 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

A Comissão de Serviço de Professores (TSC) lançou um processo para atualizar os registos de professores registados atualmente desempregados, visando reforçar a planificação da força de trabalho. A iniciativa procura manter uma base de dados precisa e atualizada de professores qualificados em todo o país. Isto ajudará a estabelecer as dinâmicas de oferta e procura de professores formados e a orientar estratégias futuras de recrutamento e decisões políticas.

A controversial chapter in the Class 8 NCERT social science textbook mentioning corruption in the judiciary was written by a committee including a lawyer but was not reviewed by any legal experts, officials said on Thursday. The Supreme Court has called for action against those who wrote the chapter, and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has promised strict measures.

26 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

The government has approved the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) to boost urban development, providing Rs 1 lakh crore in central assistance from FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31. The fund is expected to catalyse nearly Rs 4 lakh crore in total investment, emphasizing market-linked financing. Experts see it as a significant shift toward productive, sustainable, and inclusive urbanisation.