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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

AAP alleges conspiracy after L-G Jung says he may consider any proposal to scrap Delhi Assembly

The party also said Lt Governor Najeeb Jung was a threat to democracy.

Aug 9, 2016

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7th Pay Commission: Govt issues notification on hike for pensioners, finally

After keeping about 52 lakh pensioners guessing, the Modi government finally cleared the hike as proposed by the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Aug 6, 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

AIADMK chief Jayalalitha sacks MP Sasikala Pushpa after she slapped DMK's Tiruchi Siva

Sasikala had slapped Siva at Delhi's IGI Airport on Friday, July 30.

Aug 1, 2016

Bhartiya Dalit Panther (BDP) members stage a demonstration against Dalit Assault Case at Una, in Ahmedabad on July 19, 2016.

Gujarat Dalits to stop disposing animal carcasses; protest march to reach Una on Aug 15

The Dalit community has put the BJP government on notice ahead of the assembly polls scheduled in 2017.

Aug 1, 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.

Jul 30, 2016

Activists say new child labour Bill will intensify dropout of marginalized children from school

Activists pointed out that it contradicts the principle of Right to Free and Compulsory Education and added that victims of poverty will be seriously disadvantaged by this Act.

Jul 28, 2016

With states agreeing on 4 key issues, has BJP really cracked the GST code?

With top four concerns of states addressed, the ruling BJP could now rally support of non-Congress members in the Rajya Sabha.

Jul 27, 2016

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