Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30th Jun 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Jun 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30 Jun 2017

The one national GST unifies the country's USD 2 trillion economy and 1.3 billion people into a common market, an exercise that took 17 tumultuous years.

With GST, India takes a leap towards 'one nation one tax'

Besides the Congress, other parties that boycotted the event included RJD, DMK and Left parties.

30 Jun 2017 11:50 PM

Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia (Photo: PTI)

Honest taxpayers will benefit from GST: Revenue Secy Hasmukh Adhia

Elucidating the process of the filing returns, Adhia further said that the people will only have to file return one in three months.

30 Jun 2017 9:53 PM

As GST rolls out tonight, J&K only state to remain unaffected

Till a decision is taken, Jammu and Kashmir will be the only state where a status quo will continue over the GST.

30 Jun 2017 9:40 PM

Passengers being evacuated from an IndiGo flight at Patna Aircraft, after smoke was observed in cabin. (Photo: ANI)

Patna: IndiGo flight carrying 174 passengers suffers engine failure; all safe

The incident has been reported to aviation regulator DGCA and IndiGo has also started an internal inquiry.

30 Jun 2017 9:10 PM

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: AP)

Israel adopts resolution for strengthening ties with India

Israel government resolution aims at combining the capabilities of both the Indian and Israeli economies for the benefit of both countries.

30 Jun 2017 8:58 PM

KK Venugopal to succeed Mukul Rohatgi as Attorney General of India

A decision to appoint the 86-year-old veteran lawyer as the successor of Rohatgi was discussed before Modi's three-nation visit.

30 Jun 2017 8:51 PM

Pets can help build social capital is not just a social nicety or quirky sociological observation (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how pets can strengthen social ties

Research suggests having an animal companion can increase higher social capital.

30 Jun 2017 8:25 PM

Unorganised section in the steel industry may face a little pain post GST rollout.

'Unorganised steel players may face problem post GST rollout'

Unorganised sector will have to go through a learning cycle to adapt the new tax structure.

30 Jun 2017 8:16 PM

The Central Hall of Parliament will play host to the GST launch which will be attended by President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice president Hamid Ansari and Finance Minister Arun jaitley among others. (Photo: Twitter | Lok Sabha)

Event schedule for GST's mega launch tonight

The formal launch of this consolidated tax system is expected to greatly benefit the majority of India’s population.

30 Jun 2017 8:16 PM

Qatari premier Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. (Photo: AFP)

Turkish, Qatari defence ministers meet amid crisis with Arab states

Turkey insists its troop deployment to Qatar aims to enhance regional security and is not aimed against any specific country.

30 Jun 2017 8:15 PM

GVA growth is expected to be higher at 7.3 per cent in 2017-18.

RBI sees economy clipping at 7.3 pc in current fiscal

Retail inflation, excluding food and fuel that remained sticky during H2 of FY17 at around 4.9 per cent.

30 Jun 2017 8:05 PM

Sebi in 2014 had released norms that had clubbed different categories of foreign investors into a new class called FPIs.

Sebi to accept e-PAN card for KYC purpose

CBDT in April, introduced a facility of providing electronic PAN, which is sent by email to all applicants.

30 Jun 2017 8:00 PM

NAREDCO had written to the Prime Minister seeking lower GST of 6 per cent on sale of under- construction property.

Effective GST rate on under-construction real estate at 12 pc

Government hiked the GST rate for the construction sector to 18 per cent from 12 per cent.

30 Jun 2017 7:49 PM

Non-performing accounts within top 100 exposures contribute to 25.6 per cent of GNPAs.

RBI warns of more NPA pain, sees bad loans topping 10 per cent by March

Net non-performing advances (NNPA) ratio marginally increased to 5.5 per cent in March 2017.

30 Jun 2017 7:39 PM

The launch of GST or ‘one nation, one tax’ will see President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and leaders from various political parties. (Photo: PTI)

A few game, others oppose as countdown for GST rollout draws to close

The central hall of Parliament will hold the special midnight session for the announcement of GST, first of its kind after Independence.

30 Jun 2017 7:36 PM

Sayantan Ghose, 41, was detained at a border checkpoint near New Mexico on Thursday (Representational image).

US: Indian-origin man held for injuring ex-wife, killing her husband

The shooting took place at house in the 700 block of Mayhill Ridge Lane, during an argument between Ghose and the 2 residents, police said.

30 Jun 2017 7:27 PM

'One crore traders, businessmen to come under GST ambit'

Currently, there are 80 lakh individuals and entities paying various central and state taxes.

30 Jun 2017 7:25 PM

According to a CBEC circular, all the files regarding taxation lying with LTUs would be transferred to GST Commissionerates.

Govt abolishes large taxpayer units on GST rollout

GST will subsume over a dozen state and central level levies such as excise and sales tax.

30 Jun 2017 7:17 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: File)

Sikkim standoff: Jaitley slams China, says India of 2017 different from 1962

China had asked India to withdraw its troops from the Donglong area as a precondition for 'meaningful dialogue' to settle boundary issue.

30 Jun 2017 7:08 PM

Two local government officials confirmed Zafarullah's arrest and charges. (Photo: Representational/File)

Pak journalist detained under cybercrime laws for criticising security forces

Zafarullah had criticised the FC on his Facebook page for the deteriorating law and order situation in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan.

30 Jun 2017 6:52 PM

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