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Coal-fired projects are struggling with lower offtake for the power they generate.

Major ports see 19 pc surge in thermal coal imports in April-June

Thermal coal is the mainstay of India's energy programme.

22 July 2018 12:01 PM IST

The wardens alleged action followed when she noticed used sanitary pads lying around in washroom and premises of the hostel. (Photo: Representational)

Sanitary napkins now exempted from GST

To promote tourism, now 28 per cent tax will be applicable only when the hotel bill is Rs 7,500 or above.

22 July 2018 2:02 AM IST

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

GST Council exempts sanitary napkins from taxation

The plea to exempt sanitary napkin from GST has been going on for a long time.

21 July 2018 6:30 PM IST

Radha Rama Dorai, the MD for ATM and allied services for FIS, said there is a likelihood of an imbalance between the supply of the new notes and the withdrawal of the old notes, especially in the hinterland.

Calibrating ATMs for Rs 100 note to cost around Rs 100crore

He added that the co-existence of both the new and the older versions of Rs 100 notes poses a challenge.

21 July 2018 12:51 AM IST

Net neutrality is the principle that internet providers treat all web traffic equally, and its pretty much how the internet has worked since its creation.

Govt to frame net neutrality rules, amend telecom licence, says Sinha

It bars service providers from discriminating against internet content and services by blocking speed access.

20 July 2018 5:17 PM IST

The government on Wednesday said Indias prospects to become a top steel exporter depends on a range of factors, including competitiveness and demand, and will not be impacted by the trade barriers the US has put on imports.

US tariff hike on steel no immediate threat to Indian players, says...

The import tariff hike by the US will not pose any immediate threat to the domestic industry.

20 July 2018 5:07 PM IST

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, These days the Congress has been asking too many questions about the NPAs. We have categorically said that not a single loan given under our rule has become NPA. (Photo: ANI)

Govt serious about protecting Aadhaar data, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad also said that the government is awaiting a report by a committee of experts on data protection.

20 July 2018 3:55 PM IST

Under GST, e-way bills are to be necessarily generated by transporters for movement of goods beyond 10 kms which have a value of Rs 50,000 and above.

Transporters call indefinite strike against rising diesel, toll prices

Freight rates were not available as transporters unions across the country went on an indefinite strike.

20 July 2018 3:28 PM IST

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian

Improve common man's standard of living, says CEA Arvind Subramanian

He said the Centre's current priority should be to enhance the standard of living of common man.

20 July 2018 1:05 PM IST

Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian termed the GST launch a big transformational event of 2017-18. (Photo: ANI)

Fuel, land and electricity will be under GST, says CEA Arvind...

He also praised the central bank for handling of rupee volatility.

20 July 2018 11:56 AM IST

Banks will have to make changes in the existing infrastructure which would be a huge challenge for the banks.(Representational Image)

Fund infusion may not help much, say bankers

Centre infused Rs 1.29 lakh crore as capital into the banking system.

20 July 2018 9:19 AM IST

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor R Gandhi.

Ex-RBI deputy governor cautions against frequent loan waivers

Post-reforms all govts ruled by various parties had never reversed their steps to strengthen country's economy, says R...

20 July 2018 9:11 AM IST