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Will CBDCs Mark the End of Cash?

Cato Institute 

Several central banks have openly said their goal is to go cashless and that CBDCs are a way to get there.

What fake news is being shared about US presidential candidate Kamala Harris?

France24.com (en) 

There have been a wide range of fake news stories circulating on social media about US Vice President Kamala Harris since President Joe Biden withdrew his re-election bid on July 21 and endorsed her instead. Social media users have been circulating a photo that allegedly shows Harris next to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Other posts feature Harris’ statements taken out of context or digitally altered videos.

India, EFTA trade pact under ratification process: MoS Jitin Prasada

Business Standard 

The government on Friday said the free trade agreement signed between India and the four European nation bloc EFTA in March is under the ratification process in those countries. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that there is no fixed time frame for the ratification, as the process is different in each of the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries. In March, India and EFTA signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). Читать дальше...

Jharkhand assembly passes Bill to levy cess on mined minerals

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Bill proposes varying tax rates for different minerals on a per-metric-tonne basis: Rs 100 for coal and iron ore, Rs 70 for bauxite, and Rs 50 for manganese ore and other minerals. AJSU legislator Lambodar Mahto and CPI (ML) legislator Vinod Kumar Singh suggested sending the Bill to a Select Committee due to technical concerns.

How much should you keep in a checking account? Finding the sweet spot for your balance

AOL.com 

Finding the sweet spot for your checking account balance is an important part of your financial well-being, particularly as you approach or enter retirement. While you need enough funds to cover daily expenses and certain emergencies, keeping too much in checking could mean missing out on growing your money elsewhere. It's a bit like Goldilocks — not too little, not too much, but an ideal balance.

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GST demand order for Eicher Motors reduced to Rs 27 crore on appeal

Business Standard 

Eicher Motors on Friday said a GST demand order by tax authority in Tamil Nadu has been reduced to Rs 26.97 crore from an original sum of Rs 129.79 crore upon appeal. The company had received the original demand from the Additional Commissioner, Chennai North Commissionerate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on December 30, 2023 for aggregate amount of Rs 129.79 crore, including tax demand of Rs 117.99 crore and penalty of Rs 11.79 crore. "As a result of the appeal filed by the company against the above GST demand order... Читать дальше...