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February 8, 2017 8:25 AM

3-day global conference on Nuclear Terrorism to begin in New Delhi today

The Implementation and Assessment Group Meeting of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism begins in New Delhi today. Nearly 150 delegates from various partner countries and international organisations will take take part in the three-day event. <br/><br/>Foreign Secretary S. J...

February 7, 2017 8:59 PM

Lok Sabha passes Specified Bank Notes Bill

The Lok Sabha today passed the Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Bill,2017 which provides for holding, transfer and receiving of old 500 and 1000 rupee notes a criminal offence which bill seeks to end the liability of RBI and the government on the currency notes demonetised in November...

February 7, 2017 8:49 PM

Lok Sabha discussing Specified Bank Notes Bill

The Lok Sabha is discussing the Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Bill,2017 which provides for holding, transfer and receiving of old 500 and 1000 rupee notes a criminal offence. <br/><br/>The bill seeks to end the liability of RBI and the government on the currency notes d...

February 7, 2017 8:43 PM

Govt seeks explanation from 536 cos for CSR non-compliance

The Government has issued show cause notices to 536 firms for non-compliance with Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, norms under the companies law.<br/><br/> In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said, under the Companies Act ...

February 7, 2017 8:43 PM

No official estimate of percentage of black money in cash in country: Govt

Government today said it has no official estimate of percentage of black money held in the country in cash. This was stated by Minister of State for Finance Santosh Gangwar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. He was asked whether it is a fact that six percent of black money in India was in cash, ...

February 7, 2017 8:42 PM

CBDT issues new appreciation letters to 3.74 lakh taxpayers

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued third round of Certificates of appreciation to nearly 3.74 Lakh tax payers for their contribution towards Nation building. With this, the total number of certificates issued by CBDT now stands at approximately 23 Lakh. <br/><br/>CBDT has sent ...

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