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November 28, 2016 6:16 PM

Parties protest on demonetisation in Parliament premises

Congress, Left, DMK, NCP, RJD and other parties today protested on demonetisation in Parliament premises. These MPs, joined by Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, displayed posters and shouted slogans against the move and problems faced by the people in various places of the country.<br/>&lt...

November 28, 2016 5:11 PM

Lankan court extends remand of 11 Tamil Nadu fishermen till Dec 9

A Sri Lankan court today extended till December 9, the remand of 11 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, arrested for allegedly fishing in the island nation's territorial waters.<br/><br/>Rameswaram Fishermen's Association President said that 11 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested on...

November 28, 2016 5:09 PM

Jaitley introduces income tax amendment Bill In Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today introduced the Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill,2016 in the Lok Sabha.The Bill seeks to impose a higher rate of tax and penalty in respect of undisclosed incomes. <br/><br/>The bill proposes to levy a 30 per cent tax, a penalty of 10per cent and 3...

November 28, 2016 5:03 PM

Jaitley introduces income tax amendment Bill In Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today introduced the Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill,2016 in the Lok Sabha.The Bill seeks to impose a higher rate of tax and levy of penalty in respect of certain incomes.<br/><br/>It also provides for a scheme for payment of tax, penalty and surcharge...

November 28, 2016 4:58 PM

Demonetisation will not affect film industry: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore today assured that demonetisation will not affect film industry. Speaking to media at the International Film Festival of India in Panaji, Goa, he said that the demonetisation will actually help film professionals as payments wil...

November 28, 2016 4:48 PM

Opposition holds meeting over Parliament logjam on demonetisation

Leaders of opposition parties today met to discuss their strategy in view of continued impasse in both the houses of Parliament because of demonetisation.<br/><br/>The leaders decided to continue their demand of Prime Minister&apos;s presence during discussion on the matter in the Rajya ...

November 28, 2016 4:42 PM

PMO offcials take initiative to promote cashless transaction

Following the Prime Minister Narendra Modi&apos;s call to increase cashless transactions, a unique initiative was undertaken by senior officers of the Prime Minister&apos;s Office today. <br/><br/>Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Nripendra Misra and other Officers conducted a w...

November 28, 2016 4:18 PM

Govt removes excise duty on manufacturing of POS machine

Government has removed excise duty on goods for manufacturing of Point of Sale machines till 31st of March next year.<br/><br/>The POS machines are hand-held devices which are used by merchants to accept payments for goods sold through credit and debit cards.<br/><br/>A notif...

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