Why Bitcoins are making Modi govt nervous

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Legit money or fraud in making? Wary India on tight bitcoin vigil The tax department is set to issue notices to 4 to 5 lakh high networth individuals across India who were trading on bitcoin exchanges.

Vajpayee's big growth bet probably also holds the clue to Modi's GDP puzzle It's been almost 20 yrs since Vajpayee heralded the telecom revolution. From 1 mn subscribers at that time, India is now world's 2nd largest telecom market.

One of the most unlikely backers of new tech could soon go big on blockchain Mamata government's proposed Cyber Security Centre of Excellence would be entrusted to execute the new 'blockchain' mechanism, officials revealed.

Government may adopt populist tone in Budget, says CLSA The brokerage said the situation is complicated by the likely weak fiscal position.

TV sets, microwave, others to cost more post customs duty hike According to the govt notification, Customs duty on television set has been raised to 20 per cent while on imported smartphones, the duty has been hiked to 15 per cent.

The next big battle for Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi will be fought in Karnataka Siddaramaiah, under whose leadership the assembly polls will be fought, is of the strong view that 'Modi magic' will not work in Karnataka.

Gujarat Election Result: Narrow win to cost BJP two Rajya Sabha seats Four of the party's Rajya Sabha members from Gujarat will retire on April 2, 2018. Having bagged 99 assembly seats, the party will be able to retain only two seats (36 MLAs vote for one RS seat) with the remaining two going to Congress.

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Ola acquires FoodPanda India business, to further invest $200 million The move will also see Ola invest another $200 million, as it takes on rival UberEats and incumbents like Zomato and Swiggy. Health insurance coverage below par, expensive: Report The joint report prepared by FICCI and EY shared insights for improving coverage and distribution among consumers.

PMO should have Chief Information Officer post: Mohandas Pai Creation of such a post under the Prime Minister's Office could help the govt integrate IT strategies & policies across departments

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Government to give incentives to boost electric vehicles Amitabh Kant said in the long run, India must become a major manufacturer of automobiles, batteries and interoperable charging stations, and help reduce pollution in cities.

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