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July 6, 2017 8:32 AM

FM Arun Jaitley says govt will take up cleansing of political funding

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the government will take up "cleansing" of political funding as its top priority after rolling of GST. He was addressing 4th SBI Banking and Economic Conclave, held in Mumbai last evening.<br/><br/>Noting that the current system of politi...

July 6, 2017 8:22 AM

Govt sets up target of constructing 57,000 km of roads under PMGSY this fiscal

The government has set a target of constructing 57 thousand kilometers of roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during 2017-18. According to the Rural Development Ministry, the roads will be constructed at an average rate of 156 kilometers per day. It will provide connectivity to 16,6...

July 6, 2017 7:59 AM

Achal Kumar Joti to take oath as Chief Election Commissioner

Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti will take over as head of the Election Commission in New Delhi today. He will succeed Nasim Zaidi who demits office yesterday. <br/><br/>According to the Law Ministry notification, Mr Joti will continue as CEC till 17th of Janu...

July 6, 2017 7:58 AM

8th batch of Amarnath pilgrims leaves for Kashmir valley from Jammu

Amid tight security arrangements, the 8th batch of Shri Amarnathji pilgrims consisting of 2513 pilgrims left for Kashmir Valley from Jammu this morning. <br/><br/>According to police sources the batch including 1863 men, 550 women and 100 Sadhus and Sadhvis left for Kashmir Valley from B...

July 6, 2017 7:57 AM

I-T dept attaches Benami assets of Chhagan Bhujbal, his family worth Rs 300 cr

Income Tax Department has attached benami assets of NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and his family worth 300 crore rupees. AIR correspondent reports that the Income Tax Department attached benami assets of NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and his family comprising one sugar mill along with 3 buildings in Mahar...

July 5, 2017 9:17 PM

WB Governor KN Tripathi hits back at CM Mamata Banerjee

In West Bengal, responding to Mamata Banerjee's accusations against the Governor KN Tripathi, Raj Bhavan today came out with a press release, expressing surprise at the "attitude and language" used by the Chief Minister at the media meet yesterday. The release further said the Governo...

July 5, 2017 9:13 PM

Home ministry gives security clearance to GSTN

Home Ministry has given security clearance to the Goods and Services Tax Network,GSTN, paving the way for its operationalisation soon. GSTN is a company that provides technology backbone for the new tax regime. A Home Ministry official said security clearance to it was delayed as the Ministry was ex...

July 5, 2017 8:59 PM

Priyanka should lead Mahagathbandhan for 2019 polls: Lalu

RJD Chief Lalu Prasad today asked opposition parties to come on a single platform to stop BJP led NDA government at the Centre in next elections. Snubbing Rahul Gandhi and Nitish Kumar, RJD Leader Lalu Prasad said, Priyanka Gandhi should lead the 2019 general elections. Talking to reporters in Patna...

July 5, 2017 8:53 PM

J&K assembly passes resolution for GST implementation amid protests

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today adopted a resolution for implementing the GST in the state by voice vote, amid protests by the National Conference and Congress. J & K was the only state left behind to implement the GST after all other states did so on !st July. The resolution moved by state Fin...

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