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November 23, 2016 3:42 PM

Demonetisation: Railways waives off service tax for booking online tickets

In a bid to encourage cashless transactions in the wake of the demonetisation exercise, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has done away with service tax charges on online bookings done through its website till 31st of December. <br/><br/>A tax of 20 rupees is usually le...

November 23, 2016 3:30 PM

Indian Journalist honoured with International Press Freedom Award

Indian journalist Malini Subramaniam has been conferred with the International Press Freedom Award for her reporting from the Naxal-infested Bastar area, one of the four journalists felicitated by the annual award for their commitment to the press.<br/><br/>She was honoured by the Commit...

November 23, 2016 3:29 PM

Parl panel asks Food dept to complete Aadhaar linkage with ration cards

A Parliamentary panel asked the department of Food and Public Distribution to complete the work of Aadhaar Seeding of ration cards in all the States and Union Territories in the country. The panel today tabled its report in Parliament. <br/><br/>The report said the progress of work relat...

November 23, 2016 2:24 PM

SC refuses to stay demonetisation proceedings in high courts

The Supreme Court today sought response of all the petitioners, who have challenged the demonetisation move in different high courts.<br/><br/> It issued notice to the petitioners on a plea by the Centre seeking transfer of all these matters to either the apex court or one of the high co...

November 23, 2016 2:16 PM

SC refuses to stay demonetisation proceedings in high courts

The Supreme Court today sought response of all the petitioners, who have challenged the demonetisation move in different high courts.<br/><br/>It issued notice to the petitioners on a plea by the Centre seeking transfer of all these matters to either the apex court or one of the high cou...

November 23, 2016 2:12 PM

SC Refuses to Stay Demonetisation Proceedings in high courts

The Supreme Court today sought response of all the petitioners, who have challenged the demonetisation move in different high courts.<br/><br/>It issued notice to the petitioners on a plea by the Centre seeking transfer of all these matters to either the apex court or one of the high cou...

November 23, 2016 1:53 PM

President recalls Guru Teg Bahadur&apos;s sacrifices

President Pranab Mukherjee recalled the glory of the sacrifice of Guru Teg Bahadur on the eve of his Martyrdom Day. <br/><br/>In his message, the President said Guru Teg Bahadur was an embodiment of humility who transcended all barriers of caste, creed, race, religion and gender.<br/&...

November 23, 2016 1:50 PM

Urban Ministry finalizes real estate rules for Delhi

Urban Development Ministry has finalized the Real Estate General Rules and Rules for Agreement for sale for Delhi. <br/><br/>The rules were approved by Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu after consultations with Delhi Government, NDMC, three Municipal Corporations, Delhi Developme...

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