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Budget 2016: MPs want income tax exemption limit for individuals to be raised to Rs 4 lakh

The suggestion was made at the first meeting of the consultative committee attached to the union finance ministry on Friday.

Feb 6, 2016

Budget 2016 to make provisions for OROP, pay panel recommendations: Arun Jaitley

The finance minister expressed confidence that the government would be able to meet the fiscal deficit target in the current financial year.

Feb 6, 2016

Indian Railways' income to grow by 50% over 5 years, says Suresh Prabhu

Prabhu said India's growth prospects "makes it all the more compelling to invest in railway."

Feb 6, 2016

Greece: Police fire tear gas as tempers flare over pensions

Police fired tear gas during a mass rally in Athens on 4 February, as Greeks rallied against government pension reforms needed to meet demands of international creditors. Demanding an end to austerity, about 50,000 Greeks marched on parliament in central Athens.

Feb 4, 2016

OROP implementation to cost govt Rs 7,500 crore per year

The arrears for the period from July 2014 to December 2015 would cost about Rs 10,900 crore.

Feb 3, 2016

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Food imports rise as Modi struggles to revive rural India

Droughts, lack of agricultural investment and increasing demands from people are undermining the country's bid to be self-sufficient.

Feb 2, 2016

50 lakh jobs in roads sector in 3 years, says Nitin Gadkari

The transport minister said the jobs creation would also give a boost to the steel and cement industry and will contribute 2% to the GDP.

Jan 31, 2016

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Sovereign Gold Bond scheme gets boost in second tranche

The government received applications for 2,790 kg of gold valued at Rs 726 crore against 917 kg of worth of gold bonds in last November.

Jan 28, 2016

Kolkata boy survives rare 'brain-eating' disease

A 14-year-old boy in Kolkata was treated at the Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) hospital and is said to have recovered completely.

Jan 28, 2016

VW emissions scandal: EU seeks more powers over national car regulations

The European Union sought sweeping powers over national car regulations on 27 January, aiming to prevent a repeat of Volkswagens emissions test cheating scandal and sparking a tough debate as governments and industry resist change. Europes Industry Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska said Brussels would be able to order spot checks on vehicles and order recalls under the proposed new rules. VW recently rejected a demand from the EUs industry commissioner to launch a compensation scheme for car owners in Europe affected by the emissions scandal.

Jan 28, 2016