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December 17, 2016 1:07 PM

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana comes into effect today

The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) comes into effect today. Any unaccounted cash or deposit in a bank account can be disclosed under the scheme before April 1, 2017. The PMKGY provides for 50 per cent tax and surcharge on declarations of unaccounted cash deposited in banks. <br/>&l...

December 17, 2016 12:38 PM

PM lauds passing of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the passing of 'Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016' by Parliament. Mr. Modi said this is a landmark moment and will add tremendous strength to Accessible India movement. <br/><br/>Under the Act, the types of differently-abled...

December 17, 2016 12:28 PM

President of Tajikistan to hold delegation level talks with PM Modi

Visiting President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon who is on a state visit to India will hold delegation level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discus bilateral relations and issues of mutual interests. After the talks, the two sides are expected to sign agreements in various fi...

December 17, 2016 12:02 PM

President of Tajikistan to hold delegation level talks with PM Modi

Visiting President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon who is on a state visit to India will hold delegation level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discus bilateral relations and issues of mutual interests. After the talks, the two sides are expected to sign agreements in various fi...

December 17, 2016 10:39 AM

Trains delayed due to fog

Moderate fog cover was today witnessed in the national capital, leading to delay in 52 rail services and rescheduling of 12 others.<br/><br/>Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport though were normal, airport officials said.<br/><br/>According to a Meterologi...

December 17, 2016 8:14 AM

State govts can levy property tax on mobile towers: SC

Supreme Court today ruled that state governments can impose property tax on mobile towers as the levy was not on the use of the plant and machinery but the land and building.<br/><br/>The apex court delivered its judgement to this effect after setting aside the 2013 verdict of the Gujara...

December 17, 2016 8:11 AM

SC seeks reply on plea to stop Aircel-Maxis from selling spectrum

Supreme Court has asked CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond on an application which has sought a direction to stop Aircel-Maxis from allegedly selling allotted spectrum to Bharti Airtel and Reliance Communications claiming it would allow Maxis to escape law and abscond with crores of rup...

December 17, 2016 8:11 AM

Police need to stress more on investigating cyber crime: Rajnath

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said police need to stress more on investigation of cyber-crime and crimes against women.<br/><br/>Inaugurating the new building of the Central Detective Training School (CDTS) in Ghaziabad, Singh said training of police personnel needs a thrust in a big w...

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