PM meets economists, experts ahead of Budget
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held discussion on the state of economy with economists, sector experts and successful young entrepreneurs at the Niti Aayog, and promised to take both short-term More...
Govt taking steps to simplify taxation; curb harassment of taxpayers: FM
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government is taking various steps to simplify taxation system and eliminate harassment of honest taxpayers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman More...
Govt taking steps to simplify taxation; curb harassment of honest taxpayers: FM
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government is taking various steps to simplify taxation system and eliminate harassment of honest taxpayers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Addressing More...
ED questions P Chidambaram in Air India purchase probe
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is questioning senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in connection with the alleged deal and purchase of 111 aircraft for Air India during the Congress-led United Progressive More...
Centre to hike DA by 4%
New Delhi: Central government is likely to approve a hike in dearness allowance (DA) by 4 per cent to 21 per cent from the existing 17 per cent, benefiting around 30 lakh Centre’s employees and its 50 lakh More...
All eyes on Sitharaman’s second Budget for tax relief
New Delhi: The common man has his eyes set on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s second Budget next month for relief in income tax, but an economic slowdown and a sharp reduction in corporate tax rates More...
Banks instructed to clear pending vigilance cases against officials: Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday instructed public sector banks to clear pending vigilance cases against their officials for alleged malpractices. The minister also said no Merchant Discount More...
FM Sitharman releases postage stamp to commemorate contribution of DRI
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday released a postage stamp to commemorate distinguished service and glorious contribution of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in protecting the nation. FM More...
GST Council meet: Most states were opposed to change in slabs, hike in GST
New Delhi: Most of the states opposed change in slabs or hike in GST during the crucial GST Council meeting on Wednesday arguing an increase in the levies would have adverse implication for the economy facing slowdown, More...
Centre will not renege on GST compensations: Sitharaman
New Delhi: Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday assured states that the Centre will not “renege” on the promise of GST compensations. The delays to pass on the money are due to a slip More...
