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The very idea of an ‘angel tax’ on start-ups must be reconsidered

Centre has set up a five-member working committee to look into revising the norms of the angel tax imposed on start-ups. Angel tax is a term used to refer to the income tax payable on capital raised by unlisted companies via issue of shares where the share price is seen in excess of the fair… Continue reading The very idea of an ‘angel tax’ on start-ups must be reconsidered

Russia to develop new missile systems by 2021

US recently decided to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) agreement, signed between US and Russia in 1987, as US believes that Russia has violated the treaty by discreetly developing missiles. Following US withdrawal, now, Russia has reciprocated that it would develop two new missile systems in the next two years i.e. (a) a… Continue reading Russia to develop new missile systems by 2021

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7 PM | Rohingya deportation | 5 February, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: India deported a few Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar in October 2018 by handing over them to Myanmar authorities. Rohingyas migrants were staying in India since 2012 in a detention center in Assam.  As per Indian government more than 14,000 Rohingya people, registered with the UN refugee… Continue reading 7 PM | Rohingya deportation | 5 February, 2019

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11 EU nations back Guaido as President

11 EU nations back Guaido as President 11 nations have joined US in recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim President. Juan Guida recently lost elections to Mr. Maduro. The West alleges that the elections were rigged. Maduro replaced former President Hugo Chavez in 2013 as President of Venezuela, at a time when… Continue reading 11 EU nations back Guaido as President

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Centre may relax angel tax norms for start-ups, sets up panel

Centre may relax angel tax norms for start-ups, sets up panel The government has set up a five-member working committee to look into the angel tax issue and come up with guidelines. Startups, who rely heavily on this funding, have raised concerns over levying taxes on angel funds under Section 56 of the Income Tax… Continue reading Centre may relax angel tax norms for start-ups, sets up panel

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Survey finds 11,000 children between 6 and 14 aren’t in school

Survey finds 11,000 children between 6 and 14 aren’t in school News: Survey under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) has identified 11,306 out-of-school children between the ages of 6 and 14 in the capital. Important News: According to the latest U-DISE statistics from 2016-17, the number of children enrolled in school education in Delhi between… Continue reading Survey finds 11,000 children between 6 and 14 aren’t in school

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Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China

Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China News: Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China Important News: Due to rapid urbanization, the greenhouse gas emission from vehicle is rising in India which is contrast with other developed nation where urbanization has led to reduction in greenhouse emission. Urbanization meant… Continue reading Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China

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