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CCI Imposes ₹936.44 Crore Cost On Google, Says Google Play's Mandatory Billing System For Paid Apps & In-App Purchases Unfair

The Competition Commission of India has imposed more than nine hundred 36 crore rupees penalty on Google in yet another antitrust probe for anti-competitive practices in relation to its Play Store policies. The Commission also directed Google to modify its conduct within a defined timeline.The CCI had imposed a penalty of 1337 crore rupees on Google on 20th October 2022.

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The CCI has given 30 days to implement the corrective measures and modify its conduct

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Jakson Green to invest Rs 22,400 cr in green hydrogen project in Rajasthan

Jakson Green has inked a pact to invest Rs 22,400 crore to set up a green hydrogen and green ammonia project, in phases, in Rajasthan. The company has signed a MoU with the government of Rajasthan to this effect.Jakson Green will set up a 3,65,000 tons per annum Green Hydrogen & Green Ammonia plant along with an integrated hybrid renewable power complex

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National Statistical Office released the Employment Outlook of India

The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to August, 2022 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions.

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IIT-Madras and NASA researchers study microbes on space station

Indian Institute of Technology Madras and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory researchers have studied the interactions between microbes in the International Space Station. This will help devise strategies for the disinfection of space stations to minimise any potential impact of microbes on the health of astronauts.

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Former RBI governor Bimal Jalan authored book “From dependence to Self ­Reliance: Mapping India's Rise as a Global Superpower"

From Dependence to Self-Reliance sheds light on some of the priorities that the government can implement at present, as well as in the future, in light of past experience. Written by former governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), this book is based on extensive research and data, and provides a way forward to developing India as an economic stronghold.

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From Dependence to Self-Reliance divided into three sections:Economy,Governance &Politics

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NLC India inks MoU with National Institute of Wind Energy for onshore, offshore wind power projects

NLC India Ltd has entered into a MoU with National Institute of Wind Energy, an autonomous R&D institution under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, for Strategic Collaboration in developing onshore and offshore wind power projects in India. This MoU is aimed at synergizing the technical expertise of NIWE and the project development capabilities of NLCIL.

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SJVN signs MoU with APDCL to develop 1,000 MW floating solar projects

State-run power company SJVN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) at Guwahati for developing 1000 MW floating solar power projects in Assam by incorporating a joint venture company. SJVN will invest ₹6000 crore in the state for developing the project.

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SJVN chairman - Nand Lal Sharma

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Ministry of Panchayati Raj organizes 2-day National Training Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign–2022 – Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas

Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a two-day National Training Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign–2022 – Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas – in New Delhi.

The objective of the Workshop was to build capacity of the officials / Elected Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions for formulation of their thematic Panchayat Development Plans through different convergent actions.

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3-Day Indian Urban Housing Conclave 2022 At Rajkot Witnesses More Than 5,000 Visitors

Indian Urban Housing Conclave (IUHC) 2022, the 3-day Expo-cum-Conference at Rajkot, Gujarat, ended. The conclave was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 19th October 2022 at a mega event, wherein he also inaugurated Light House Project (LHP) Rajkot under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) and handed over the house keys to the beneficiaries.

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Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage

The Embassy of Japan in New Delhi is seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for nihonshu. It is also the first time a product from Japan has filed for a GI tag at the Geographical Indication Registry. Nihonshu is an alcoholic beverage also known as Japanese sake. Nihonshu is an integral part of the lifestyle and culture in Japan.

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REC signs Rs 30,483 Cr agreement for 9 metro projects in Mumbai Region

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with REC Limited, a central government undertaking, for the funding of ₹30,483 crores for the ongoing nine lines of Metro projects in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The MMRDA has said that the funding, which has been raised from REC, at the rate of 7.59%

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Coca-Cola's Sprite becomes billion-dollar brand in Indian market

Global soft drinks major Coca-Cola Company said its lemon and lime-flavoured soft drink Sprite has become a $1-billion brand in the Indian market. The company attributed the success of the brand to locally-adapted occasion-based global marketing campaigns.In February, the company informed investors that its brand Thums Up became a $1-billion brand in India.

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James Quincey, chairman and chief executive officer of Coca-Cola

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Government's Swachhata Campaign 2.0 earned Rs 254 crores from scrap disposal

The government had earned Rs 254.21 crore from scrap disposal under the ongoing Special Cleanliness Campaign 2.0, being implemented in all government offices across India, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh.The Special Campaign 2.0, which started from October 2 and will go on till October 31

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Govt appoints Sangeeta Verma as acting chairperson of CCI

The government appointed Sangeeta Verma as the acting chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The appointment follows full-time Chairperson Ashok Kumar Gupta demitting office in October 2022. Verma is currently a member at the regulator.Gupta had taken over as the CCI chairperson in November 2018.

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10th National Pencak Silat championship inaugurated at Sher-e- Kashmir Indoor Sports Stadium in Srinagar

The 10th National Pencak Silat championship for Senior and master Men and Women was inaugurated amid enthusiasm and fervour at Sher-e- Kashmir Indoor Sports Stadium in Srinagar. The event sponsored by J&K Sports Council is being organized by the Pencak Silat Association of J&K under the banner of the Indian Pencak Silat Association.

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Pencak silat is an umbrella term for a class of related Indonesian martial arts.

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Australia approves commercial release of GM variety of Indian Mustard

Even as India awaits clearance of genetically modified mustard, the regulatory authority in Australia approved the commercial cultivation of the genetically modified Indian mustard species called ‘Brassica juncea’ for herbicide tolerance Scientists said this is the first time genetically modified variety of Indian mustard received commercial approval anywhere in the world.

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