Supreme Court declares National Tax Tribunal law as unconstitutional
The Supreme Court today declared as unconstitutional the National Tax Tribunal Act under which a tribunal was set up to decide tax-related cases by taking away jurisdiction of high courts in such matters. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice R M Lodha said that the Act passed by... read more »
BJP, Shiv Sena deny alliance is over
Mumbai: Amid reports that the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance in Maharashtra has collapsed, both parties claimed on Thursday that the talks were still on. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said talks were still on between the two parties over seat-sharing for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections on October... read more »
Boko Haram leader killed in clashes: Nigerian military
Nigerian forces have killed a man claiming to be the leader of Islamist Boko Haram militants, Abubakar Shekau, the country’s defence authority said on Wednesday. Mohammed Bashir, who has been acting or posing in videos as the deceased Abubakar Shekau, the eccentric character known as the leader... read more »
First Develop India , says Modi at Make In India launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch his ‘Make in India’ programme on Thursday, ahead of his maiden visit to the US, rolling out the red carpet to investors through a string of measures including easier norms and rules aimed at transforming India into a manufacturing hub. The... read more »
Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 shifts south
SYDNEY: The hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will shift further south in the Indian Ocean, Australian authorities said on Thursday, ushering in yet another new phase of the... read more »
Hike in Delhi Metro fares only after State elections: Venkaiah Naidu
NEW DELHI:Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will have to wait for a final decision on increasing the fares with Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu saying that this is not the right... read more »
Delhi University admissions remain procrastinate, AISA protesters detained over four-year ...
New Delhi: The stand-off between the University Grants Commission and Delhi University continues over the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme with no admissions for a third day on Thursday.... read more »
RComm raises $804 million via share sale: sources
Reliance Communications Ltd (RLCM.NS) on Wednesday raised $804 million by selling shares, people involved in the process said, in what is the single biggest equity issue since the... read more »
Oil minister to attend cabinet meet amid gas price hike speculati...
Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan will attend a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, a government source said, amid speculation that India could raise gas prices from July 1. Pradhan is not a member of the... read more »
