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How soon could the GST become a reality?
With the Congress party almost on board, the Rajya Sabha looks set to pass the much-delayed Goods and Services (GST) ......
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Farmers in Kashmir & NE earn more than thrice of their counterparts in Bihar & UP, show govt data
Farmers in terrorism-hit state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the Northeast (NE) are far more prosperous than their counterparts...
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Monsoon session: Will Narendra Modi govt be able to push GST through?
As the monsoon session of Parliament kicks off on Monday, all eyes are on whether the government can finally get ......
Infrastructure
DGCA to audit air fares on 20 busy routes
Taking cognisance of an uproar in Parliament on 2 May by the Opposition over high air fares, the Directorate General ......
Infrastructure
After gold, India set for its first diamond mine auction
After the successful first auction of a gold mine in February, India is all set for its first auction of ......
Infrastructure
Railways to plough energy savings towards capital expenditure
Indian Railways, the country’s largest consumer of electricity, plans to deploy the savings from its electrification drive to contribute towards ......
Infrastructure
Suresh Prabhu: On a sticky wicket?
Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu is a cricket enthusiast. Handpicked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to head the controversy-ridden railways ministry, Prabhu ......
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President appeals to let Parliament function, stays away from spelling financial expectations
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday urged political parties to let the budget session of Parliament function thereby allowing the National ......
Others
39 bills to come up during Parliament's Winter Session
Thirtynine bills including the much-delayed insurance bill and the goods and services tax bill are expected to come up during ......
Others
Parliament clears anti-corruption law through Lokpal Bill
The lower house of Indian parliament Lok Sabha cleared the anti-corruption law enshrined under Lokpal Bill on Wednesday, one day ......