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UIDAI on Sunday asserted that Aadhaar system has stringent security features to prevent any unauthorised capture or transmission of data. Photo: PTI

m-Aadhaar allowed as identity proof for train passengers: Railways...

For showing Aadhar, one has to open the m-Aadhaar app and enter his or her password to show the Aadhar Card.

13 Sept 2017 5:36 PM IST

Petroleum Minister Dharmenda Pradhan on Wednesday defended the daily price revision mechanism calling it rational and transparent.

Pradhan backs daily price revision, favours bringing petrol, diesel...

Pradhan said global oil refining capacity has dropped by 13 per cent due to Irma and Harvey.

13 Sept 2017 5:08 PM IST

Heavy rush at a petrol pump following demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. (Representational image)

Petrol prices on the rise; Rs 70.38 in Delhi, Rs 79 in Mumbai

The prices are revised every day based on crude price movements.

13 Sept 2017 4:16 PM IST

Assocham president Sandeep Jajodia also urged the Centre that the NPA norms on getting the account classified under non-performing asset category for core sectors should be extended from 90-days to 180-days. (Photo:PTI)

Waive certain taxes for cos in insolvency proceeding: Assocham

Non-performing loan resolution process is going on for 12 companies and this represent 25 per cent of total bad loans in...

13 Sept 2017 4:11 PM IST

There are allegation that from November 15 to November 18, the bank manager had issued 149 demand drafts for amounts less than Rs 50,000 in favour of a Pune-based finance company in violation of RBI guidelines.

Awaiting govt notification for coming out with P2P guidelines: RBI...

The consultation paper on p-2-p lending was released by RBI in April last year, but the final guidelines are yet to...

13 Sept 2017 2:57 PM IST

The government has proposed a penal tax rate of 50 per cent to incentivise black money hoarders to switch to formal economy.

India FY18 GDP growth likely at 7.1 per cent: Nomura

Industrial production (IIP) during July slipped to 1.2 per cent on account of poor manufacturing show.

13 Sept 2017 1:28 PM IST

RBI has also reported that the general public has withdrawn Rs. 1,03,316 crore from their accounts either over the counter or through ATMs during this period.

RBI not comfortable with non-fiat cryptocurrencies: Sen

The RBI has been repeatedly cautioning everyone about the usage of cryptocurrencies.

13 Sept 2017 12:17 PM IST

Responding to a question, Jaitley said a proposal to extend the decision to public sector undertakings was under active consideration of the government. (Photo: PTI)

Full potential of Aadhaar not realised under UPA regime: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said Aadhaar under BJP will stand the test of constitutionality.

13 Sept 2017 11:51 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said zero balance accounts under the Jan Dhan Yojana have come down to 20 per cent from 77 per cent. Photo: Twitter| @FinMinIndia

300 million a/cs under PMJDY, zero balance a/cs down to 20 per cent:...

Jaitley said before 2014, there was no talk of financial inclusion and it was not a mainstream agenda.

13 Sept 2017 11:18 AM IST

Income tax department expects taxpayers to file correct returns whther they file it in cash or online. (Photo: PTI).

Centre doubles tax-free gratuity for formal sector staff to Rs 20 lakh

The gratuity was raised considering inflation and wage increase even in the case of employees engaged in the private...

13 Sept 2017 10:29 AM IST

The government will mint Rs 100 and Rs 5 coins to commemorate the birth centenary of M G Ramachandran.

Centre to mint Rs 100, Rs 5 coins to mark birth anniversary of MGR

The newly minted Rs 100 and Rs 5 coins will be etched with M G Ramachandran's portrait in the centre.

13 Sept 2017 10:11 AM IST

The consumer affairs ministry has asked the CBDT to consider service charge as income while assessing the tax returns. Photo: PTI

Consider service charge by hotels as income: Ram Vilas Paswan to CBDT

In lieu of tips, hotels have been compulsorily levying service charge despite centre asking them to make it optional.

13 Sept 2017 9:34 AM IST