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The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

Consumer durables, FMCG stocks surge up to 10 pc on GST rate cut

The GST Council on Saturday cut tax rates on 88 items, including footwear, refrigerator, washing machine and small...

23 July 2018 6:29 PM IST

The BlackBerry KEY2 is built with a Series 7 aluminium frame and features a textured diamond grip back panel.

Eyes on privacy, Optiemus plans to line up more BlackBerry phones

The company is also designing its communication campaign to highlight the privacy features offered by BlackBerry phones.

23 July 2018 6:12 PM IST

Power firms across Europe, which previously depended on coal or gas-fired power plants, are having to adapt to the expanding use of renewable power sources and facing a profit squeeze as wholesale electricity prices have fallen.

Panel explores options for stressed power projects of Tata, Essar,...

The panel has informed the developers that the procurers will not be able to take care of past losses.

23 July 2018 6:00 PM IST

The iPhone 6s is based on the older dual-core A9 CPU, albeit with access to the latest iOS updates.

Apple making some iPhone models in Bengaluru: Govt informs Parliament

Details of private business decisions are not maintained by the Centre.

23 July 2018 5:48 PM IST

The countrys foreign exchange reserves hit a life-time high of USD 424.361 billion after rising by USD 1.828 billion in the week to March 30, helped by rise in foreign currency assets, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.

Defence industries attract a negligible USD 10,000 FDI in 2017-18

The government has put in place a liberal and transparent policy for FDI.

23 July 2018 5:37 PM IST

Right to Pee campaign to highlight the plight of women deprived of toilets in public places.(Photo: PT/File)

No proposal to hike subsidy given to construct toilets, says govt

Jigajinagi said as many as 417 districts and 3,99,850 villages in the country have been declared as Open Defecation...

23 July 2018 5:27 PM IST

Under the companys plan, Answers will lower its debt by $471 million, according to documents filed in Manhattans US Bankruptcy Court.

Insolvency amendment bill to benefit one industry, says Opposition

The insolvency law empowers home buyers to be recognised as financial creditors.

23 July 2018 4:51 PM IST

Uber driverless car heads out for a test drive in San Francisco.(File Photo: AP)

Uber, Lyft suspend driver for live-streaming rides

He captured interactions with passengers, including children, and those who appeared drunk.

23 July 2018 4:29 PM IST

Cash recovered by Income Tax department from a bank locker in Pune. (Photo: PTI)

Income Tax Department set to collect over Rs 60,000 crore

State-owned NMDC Limited and Andhra Bank have been the top corporate tax payers in the region.

23 July 2018 4:04 PM IST

NSE Nifty reclaimed the 9,900-level and BSE Sensex climbed over 167 points in early trade on Thursday. Photo: PTI

Sensex scales new peak on GST rate cut; FCMG, banks rally

The 30-share index rose by 222.23 points or 0.61 per cent to end at a record high of 36,718.60.

23 July 2018 4:02 PM IST

McDonalds is an American fast food chain. (Photo: PTI)

McDonald's to power its trucks by recycling used cooking oil

Ogale claimed the biodiesel made from the used cooking oil to be a cleaner fuel with 75 per cent lower carbon emissions.

23 July 2018 3:45 PM IST

Startups have also appealed that the government should also consider eliminating Minimum Alternate Tax for startups, which are DIPP certified.

Allocation to SIDBI out of startup funds down at Rs 100 cr in FY17

The government had established Rs 10,000 crore FFS to meet the financial needs of startups.

23 July 2018 3:34 PM IST