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July 1, 2017 7:30 AM

Teething problems of GST to be resolved in 1-2 months: CEA

Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian has exuded confidence of resolving teething problems of GST implementation in one or two months. Mr. Subramanian told media after attending the GST rollout ceremony in Parliament that there will be some hurdles initially, but it will be removed in 1-2 months...

July 1, 2017 7:30 AM

GST launch is outcome of commitment to federal structure: Amit Shah

BJP President Amit Shah has said the historic launch of the GST was an outcome of commitment to the country's federal structure under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<br/><br/>Congratulating the Prime Minister, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and the state governments, ...

June 30, 2017 9:24 PM

India of 2017 different from that of 1962: Jaitley responds to China

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday asserted that India of 2017 is different than what it was in 1962. Hitting out at China for asking the Indian Army to learn from historical lessons, Mr Jaitley also said, the current standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in the Sikkim sector was triggered...

June 30, 2017 9:17 PM

R K Pachnanda takes charge as ITBP DG

Senior IPS officer R K Pachnanda took charge as the chief of the Indo-China border guarding force the Indo Tibetan Border Police, ITBP on Friday. <br/><br/>Mr Pachnanda, a 1983-batch police officer of the West Bengal cadre, was handed over the baton of the force by outgoing Director Gene...

June 30, 2017 8:55 PM

India expresses concern at recent construction by China at Doklam Area

India on Friday expressed deep concern over construction of a road by China in Doklam Area near Sikkim. It also conveyed to China that such a construction will significantly change the status quo with serious security implications for India. In a press statement, External Affairs Ministry said, all ...

June 30, 2017 8:54 PM

PM Modi says, textile industry needs to innovate constantly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, textile industry is the symbol of Indian diversity and time has come to concentrate on textile export to get leverage from the rich diversity of our country.<br/><br/>PM said this after inaugurating Textiles India 2017 Exhibition and Summit organized by...

June 30, 2017 8:53 PM

Must adopt culture where sports is appreciated, supported: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said we must adopt culture where sports is appreciated and supported and said this should start from family. PM was addressing the huge gathering after inaugurating TransTadia- the integrated sports and entertainment Arena at Maninagar in Ahmedabad. <br/><br/&gt...

June 30, 2017 7:40 PM

Textile industry is symbol of Indian diversity :PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, textile industry is the symbol of Indian diversity and time has come to concentrate on textile export to get leverage from the rich diversity of our country.<br/><br/>PM said this after inaugurating Textiles India 2017 Exhibition and Summit organized by...

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