GST evasion: Indian traders have found this ingenious tactic to dodge e-way bill system

GST evasion: Indian traders have found this ingenious tactic to dodge e-way bill system

Following the rollout of e-way bill for transfer of goods, Indian traders have found a new a unique way to evade GST. The traders are now using horse-carts or manual carts to transport goods across states, as the e-way bill is applicable only for motorised vehicles. Under the latest rules, an e-way bill is not…

Alternative to IAS? Govt opens lateral entry for professionals as Joint Secretaries

Alternative to IAS? Govt opens lateral entry for professionals as Joint Secretaries

In a bid to rope in the expertise of private sector professions, Union government has notified 10 positions of joint secretaries through ‘lateral scheme.’ Generally, senior bureaucrats are appointed as joint secretaries in several government departments. Any private sector professional with 15 years of work experience in any of the 10 fields like civil aviation,…

Facebook confirms data sharing with Chinese companies

Facebook confirms data sharing with Chinese companies

Facebook Inc (FB.O) said recently it has data sharing partnerships with at least four Chinese companies including Huawei, the world’s third largest smartphone maker, which has come under scrutiny from U.S. intelligence agencies on security concerns. The social media company said Huawei Technologies Co Ltd HWT.UL, computer maker Lenovo Group (0992.HK), and smartphone makers OPPO…