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Residents of J&K were denied development opportunities, economic growth for 70 years: Finance Minister

All aspirations of people of J&K have come true post abrogation of Article 370, says Nirmala Sithaaman.

Nov 22, 2021

Finance Minister's first visit to J&K post abrogation of Article 370; will focus on tourism [details]

Nirmala Sitharaman will reach J&K on Monday for a two-day visit. She will likely announce a package to boost the tourism sector to a huge population of UT.

Nov 21, 2021

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GST clocks second highest ever collection, touches Rs 1,30,127 crore in October

In October, gross GST collection was Rs 1,30,127 crore, with CGST at Rs 23,861 crore, SGST at Rs 30,421 crore, IGST at Rs 67,361 crore (including Rs 32,998 crore collected on goods imports), and cess at Rs 8,484 crore (including Rs 699 crore collected on import of goods).

Nov 1, 2021

Puneeth Rajkumar's Death: From PM Narendra Modi to Chiranjeevi, Celebs, Politicians Mourn Power Star's Demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, stars like Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan and many others mourned the untimely death of Puneeth Rajkumar.

Oct 29, 2021

India's coal situation no longer a crisis: CIL allays fears, worries; says no need to panic [Exclusive]

As for the infamous four days' worth of stock reserves left at power plants, CIL's spokesperson says, "all that is water under the bridge now since our production and despatches are all on the upswing."

Oct 28, 2021

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Washington on Thursday, October 14, 2021

Sitharaman's Visit: India, US to strive for action against terrorism-financing, money laundering

In a joint statement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized "the significance of combating financial crimes and implementing FATF rules to protect our financial institutions from misuse."

Oct 15, 2021

Nirmala Singh sustained minor injuries from the leopard attack

Boundary wall at SGNP, rehab of padaas, likely remedy to Mumbai's human-leopard conflict: Wildlife expert

On Wednesday, a 55-year-old woman escaped a leopard attack at her home near the Aarey colony around Mumbai's Goregaon area. Expert speaks to IBTimes India of a possible solution.

Sep 30, 2021

GST Council Meeting: Majority opposed inclusion of petrol under GST, says FM [Full List of New Decisions]

GST Council members did not find the current stage as apt to bring petroleum products under the GST ambit, said Finance Minister

Sep 17, 2021

Air India sale update: Govt receives final bids, Tata, SpiceJet in fray [details]

Air India Limited's sale is finally moving ahead as the Indian government has received the final financial bids for the airline's divestment on Wednesday.

Sep 15, 2021

EPF contribution of over Rs 2.5 lakh made taxable; here's what it means [explained]

Tax experts are of the view that the notification has ended the ambiguities in the matter and provide the convenience of calculation of interest.

Sep 5, 2021

CBDT extends due dates for e-filing of Income Tax forms [Details]

In a relief for taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due dates for filing of various electronic forms under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Aug 30, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 213.8 mn; UK reports 35K; India 46K

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 213.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.46 million and vaccinations soared to over 5.03 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Aug 26, 2021

Nothing will be sold off; Sitharaman counters Rahul Gandhi's remark on NMP [details]

Rebutting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the National Monetisation Pipeline, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the government will not give away ownership of assets under the asset monetisation plan and they will be mandatorily handed back to the government.

Aug 25, 2021

Selling India's crown jewels under NMP, says Rahul Gandhi; Sitharaman denies

A day after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the government's four-year National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) worth Rs 6 lakh crore, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the government of selling the "crown jewel" assets built by his party in last 70 years.