- Using fake GPA, fraudsters get land registered in Gurugram
A case of wrongful registration has come up in Kadipur tehsil, where the fraudster got the land registered in the names of three persons on the basis of fake general power of attorney (GPA). In the registry, the value of the land was shown as Rs 6.5 crore, while the market price of the land is about
- Direct tax collection surges 48% in FY22, advance tax payment up 41%
India’s collection from tax on personal and corporate income jumped over 48% in the current fiscal after a 41% surge in advance tax payments, mirroring sustained economic recovery in a year that witnessed two waves of coronavirus infections.
- Moody's cuts India growth forecast to 9.1%
Moody’s on Thursday slashed India’s growth estimate for the current year to 9.1%, from 9.5% earlier, saying high fuel and fertiliser import bill could limit the government’s capital expenditure.
- No info on Chinese FM's visit, says MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said it had no information about a proposal from China for a visit by its Foreign Minister Wang Yi next week. Asked if there was a possibility of Wang visiting India after his Nepal visit towards the end the month, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi sa
- Your goal is to make country self - reliant: PM to IAS trainees
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked trainee officers at Mussoorie’s Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration to never lose sight of the biggest goal of evolving India into a modern and self-reliant country. He said the young officers will steer India into its 100th yea
- Govt proposes norms for foreign pvt vehicles
Motor vehicles registered in any foreign country shall not be permitted to transport local passengers and goods within the territory of India, says draft notification “Inter-Country Non-Transport (personal) Vehicle Rules, 2022” issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Wednesd
- Union Minister unveils Arctic policy
New Delhi: Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh unveiled India’s Arctic policy that seeks to deepen the partnership with the resource-rich region. Titled “India and the Arctic: Building a partnership for sustainable development”, it lays down six pillars — strengthening sci
- Japanese Prime Minister on 2 - day India visit from tomorrow
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida will pay a two-day visit to India from Saturday for the 14th India-Japan summit with PM Narendra Modi. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the summit, to be held on Saturday, would focus on strengthening bilateral ties in diverse areas and advancing cooperation
- ED issues fresh summons to Didi?s nephew, wife in coal scam case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to TMC’s Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee and his wife for questioning under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the alleged coal scam case, officials in the agency said.
- Guidelines for alternative investment funds amended
NEW DELHI: SEBI has amended the rules pertaining to investment aspects of certain category of alternative investment funds (AIFs). Under the rules, Category III AIFs can invest not more than 10% of the investable funds in an investee company. PTI
- Fix agriculture for sustained growth in Punjab
After a decisive people’s mandate, which was basically a verdict for change, the challenges it brings for the new Punjab government are enormous. While the expectations are huge, and given the precarious fiscal situation that Punjab finds itself in, there is no denying that the task ahead is m
- AAP in saddle, Punjab must ensure water to SYL: Khattar
Putting the onus of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal on the newly formed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said it was now doubly responsible since Haryana had to take water from Punjab and give it to Delhi.
- DRDO builds 7 - storey complex in 45 days
In a new feat, a seven-storey building has been constructed within 45 days by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to house the new fighter programme, the 5th generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
- Fall in stone - pelting cases since Art 370 abrogation: CRPF chief
There has been a decrease in stone-pelting incidents since the abrogation of Article 370 in J&K, said CRPF Director General Kuldiep Singh.
- Shah praises LPA for constructing Kartarpur corridor in record time
India needs to have enhanced trade, cultural ties and people-to-people contact with neighbouring countries, Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said while addressing an event to mark the 10th anniversary of the Land Port Authority (LPA).
- Daughter not entitled to fiscal aid from father if ties severed: SC
A daughter isn’t entitled to any amount from her father for her education or marriage if she doesn’t want to maintain any relationship with him, the Supreme Court has ruled.
- As big as it gets in Punjab
As far back as December when I spoke to my former colleagues in Punjab, they had mentioned that the AAP was making giant strides in the state. From further conversations, I had concluded that the AAP would emerge as a serious contender in the electoral arena — the single largest entity, pippin
- Europe too buying crude from Russia, says MEA
India sought to turn the tables on expressions of dismay and regret from western circles over New Delhi’s plan to buy Russian oil.
- 86 first - time legislators take oath
The first session of the 16th Vidhan Sabha convened today was different than that of previous Assemblies, as 86 first-time MLAs took oath. Both the Leader of the House, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Pro tem Speaker Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar are also first-time MLAs.
- ED issues fresh summons to TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, wife in coal scam case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife for questioning in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal, officials said on Thursday.
- SC rejects plea for appointing OBC candidates against posts reserved for SC/ST in Punjab
SC rejects plea for appointing OBC candidates against posts reserved for SC/ST in Punjab
- I - T dept has made highest tax collection in its history: CBDT Chairman
The Income Tax department has made the “highest” collection in its history, CBDT Chairman J B Mohaptra said on Thursday when the direct tax mop up jumped over 48 per cent in the current fiscal backed by a 41 per cent surge in advance tax payments.
- Dry colours more harmful than liquid ones: Experts on Holi eve
On the eve of Holi, doctors here have warned that dry colours may cause more harm to the eye as compared to liquid colours.
