Jaitley announces some concessions, tax on mutual fund from July 10
The government on Friday announced some concessions for mutual fund industry and income tax payers, while committing to low tax regime to promote industrial activity to generate jobs and create more resources to undertake social welfare activities. Announcing the concessions in the Lok Sabha,... read more »
Will recover black money:Jaitley
The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Finance Bill, 2014, by voice vote giving effect to the legislative tax proposals in the Budget even as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley reiterated the government’s commitment to bringing back black money from abroad. “I can assure you that you don’t have to... read more »
Won’t allow injustice to UPSC students: govt.
With Union Public Service Commission examination candidates intensifying their agitation against the C-SAT (Aptitude Test) paper in English, the government assured Parliament on Friday that it would not allow any injustice to any group of students on the basis of language. “We do not wish to link... read more »
Gaza death toll tops 700, medical authorities say
The death toll in the Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip has reached 707 with more than 4,500 people wounded, the Health Ministry in Gaza said early on Thursday. A top UN rights official warned on Wednesday that both Israel and Gaza-based militants may be committing war crimes and called... read more »
Gorakhdham express mishap: toll rises to 22
With the recovery of eight more bodies, the toll in the Delhi-Gorakhpur train accident has climbed to 22 on Tuesday. “Eight more bodies have been recovered by the rescue teams since last... read more »
Maharashtra, ahead of State polls, gets 6 ministers
With the Union Council of Ministers featuring as many as six faces from Maharashtra, the focus on the state which goes to the polls in October is unmistakeable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi... read more »
On Day 1, Jaitley promises to ‘balance’ inflation, growth
New Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday pledged to contain price rise, restore confidence of investors in the economy and promote growth while keeping the fiscal... read more »
Narendra Modi takes charge as PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was sworn in on Monday, formally assumed charge of his office on Tuesday. He was greeted with bouquets of flowers as he reached South Block that houses the... read more »
Narendra Modi takes oath as India’s 15th Prime Minister
Narendra Modi takes oath of office and secrecy as India’s 15th Prime Minister. He took the oath in in Hindi. English translation: I, Narendra Damodardas Modi, do swear in the name of... read more »
