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Cabinet clears bill to prohibit commercial surrogacy in India

The bill forbids foreigners from participating in the surrogacy process in India.

Aug 24, 2016

Reliance Jio after-effect: TRAI orders telcos to offer mobile data packs with 1-year validity

TRAI's new 1-year data pack validity ruling and Reliance Jio's offers will greatly benefit the Indian mobile telecommunications sector.

Aug 22, 2016

Donald Trump to African-American voters: 'What the hell do you have to lose?'

Addressing the African-Americans, Trump said that the Democratic Party has done "nothing" for them and they should support him for a "better future."

Aug 20, 2016

Donald Trump admits he has regrets over controversial statements

The Republican presidential candidate said that he particularly regretted statements that caused personal pain. The New York businessman has been involved in a number of scandals throughout his campaign for the White House.

Aug 19, 2016

India diverting world attention from Kashmir, Pakistan hits back after Modi's I-Day speech

In his speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to messages of support he had received from people in regions of Pakistan, including the restive province of Baluchistan.

Aug 15, 2016

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Assam becomes first state to ratify GST Bill; CM Sonowal calls it 'historic'

The BJP-led alliance government in Assam under CM Sarbananda Sonowal became the first state to pass the GST Amendment Bill.

Aug 12, 2016

Rajya Sabha passes Bill allowing 26-week maternity leave

The Bill, which will now be tabled in the Lok Sabha, would benefit around 1.8 million women working in the organised sector.

Aug 12, 2016

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Illegal construction in Bangalore: Demolition drive pits Constitutional right to property against powers of BBMP

The BBMP uses Section 288D of Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act to demolish structures, experts cite 300A of Constitution to counter it.

Aug 11, 2016

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PVR, Inox Leisure shares flare up on hopes of GST to be lower than entertainment tax

A GST rate of about 18 percent is expected to improve profit margins of PVR, Inox Leisure, say analysts.

Aug 6, 2016

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GST Bill is a positive reform signal for India, will remove trade barriers: Fitch

Fitch expects the debt to reach 69.4 percent of the GDP in the present financial year.

Aug 5, 2016

GST Bill passed in Rajya Sabha uninamously; FM Arun Jaitley, P Chidambaram, Anand Sharma, Sitaram Yechury, others spoke

After a heated debate, the Rajya Sabha passed the GST Bill on Wednesday; the AAIADMK walked out before the voting.

Aug 3, 2016

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GST Bill debate in Rajya Sabha ends; legislation passed unanimously

Rajya Sabha debates GST Bill; P Chidambaram of Congress insists on capping standard rate at 18 percent.

Aug 3, 2016

Rajya Sabha likely to pass GST Bill on Wednesday

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anant Kumar said that he was hopeful the bill would be passed through consensus.

Aug 2, 2016

Foreign institutions invest $1,575 million in July in Indian equities; July car sales data crucial next week

For most of July, FIIs/FPIs invested about $1,575 million (net) in Indian stocks markets; July car sales data to influence trading next week.

Jul 30, 2016

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GST Bill: Modi Govt to table legislation in Rajya Sabha next week

Most of the political parties are on board, says the Narendra Modi government, hoping the Goods and Services Tax Bill will be passed by the Rajya Sabha.