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Politics over economy: Why the #GST structure is an unfortunate compromise

Jun 25, 2017

India is set to implement the goods and services tax (GST) on July 1 to replace a bunch of state and federal levies in what is being called the biggest tax reform since independence. The best way to understand the grand federal bargain is to consider it a victory of immediate political concerns over potential economic gains that could have been…

Customers forced to pay transaction fee for using cards in small towns

Jun 25, 2017

Shop owners in many parts of the country have resumed charging unlawfully a premium from customers who pay with cards, undermining the government's efforts to promote digital payments. The agreement retailers sign with banks for…

New Delhi

‘Meira Kumar is a formidable candidate for the post of President’

Jun 25, 2017

There are almost 300 farmers languishing in the jails of MP, they should be released immediately, says Jyotiraditya Scindia. With the forthcoming presidential elections and the ongoing farmers agitation in various parts of the country…

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Dalit couple walks 400 km to meet Odisha CM for total prohibition

Jun 24, 2017

Bhubaneswar: A Dalit couple from Western Odisha district of Bargarh marched for around 400 km to meet Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and request him for total prohibition in the state. The couple's 11-day journey ended in despair as the duo…

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Tension after van carrying cattle stopped for check

Jun 24, 2017

Sivaganga(TN) Jun 24 (PTI) Tension prevailed here for some time after some BJP workers demanded that police checking a van's papers file a case against the driver and trader for allegedly carrying the bovines to slaughter even as the local…

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Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 43.85 per bbl on 22.06.2017

Jun 24, 2017

The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 43.85 per barrel (bbl) on 22.06.2017. This was lower than…

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World Peace Mahayagya

Jun 24, 2017

World Peace Mahayagya “When the world was inhabited by barbarians, as per modern historians, vedic rishis had mastered the concept of shanti (peace) and santulan (balance). Today, in this heyday of…

New Delhi

ATDC GURGAON LAUNCHES ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN PROGRAM

Jun 24, 2017

Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC), Gurgaon, has vowed to make youth aware of the dangers of driving recklessly by actively launching "Road Safety Campaign” Program. The event began today at the intersection of HUDA Metro Station,…

Noida - Greater Noida - Yamuna Expressway

Chairman Dr. Prabhat Kumar initiates investigation in lease back scam of Greater Noida

Jun 24, 2017

Ashish Kedia Lokesh Goswami Greater Noida Authority and Yamuna Authority Chairman Dr. Prabhat Kumar has ordered probe in alleged leaseback scam pertaining to areas falling within jurisdiction of these two authorities. What's the…

Noida - Greater Noida - Yamuna Expressway

Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi announces in-principle approval for 3000 ha greenfield airport at…

Jun 24, 2017

Ashish Kedia Lokesh Goswami After a series of meetings between higher officials of aviation ministry, defense ministry officials and other stake holders, the in-principle clearance has been granted for development of another airport…