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The changes would ensure that indirect taxation-related matter would have greater simplicity and be effective, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

7 indirect tax-related laws being amended: FM Sitharaman

The government would also be bringing changes to seven laws related to direct taxes.

18 Jul 2019 3:00 PM

'The Samajwadi party of Neta Ji is no more the same. The party which used to work for the poor and downtrodden does not exist anymore. The party's direction has changed. I also accept that I was disappointed by not being given a Lok Sabha ticket. They did not even inform me on time. I was informed of not being given the ticket on the last day,' Neeraj Shekhar said. (Photo: ANI)

Days after quitting SP Neeraj Shekhar says, 'Disappointed for not getting ticket'

Son of former PM Chandra Shekhar, he affirmed his faith in leadership of PM Modi.

18 Jul 2019 2:57 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the Centre has agreed to regularise the unauthorised colonies, which will give ownership right to people residing in these areas. (Photo: File)

Centre agrees to regularise unauthorised colonies in Delhi: Kejriwal

Last month, Kejriwal had directed officials to complete development works in at least 781 unauthorised colonies within next five months.

18 Jul 2019 2:48 PM

The Pakistan government had in its budget document presented in the National Assembly the last year said that it paid Rs 20 crore to UK-based barrister Khawar Qureshi, who is representing the country in the Hague. (Photo: File)

Pak spends over Rs 20 cr in Kulbhushan Jadhav case, Indian lawyer charged only Re 1

According to reports, Salve otherwise charges a handsome Rs 30 lakh a day for other clients.

18 Jul 2019 2:44 PM

Due to heavy rains, it collapsed and 13 buffalos, two calves and two cows died, while five buffalos got injured. (Photo: Representational I ANI)

17 animals killed as shed collapses due to rains in Delhi

A temporary tin shed, covering around 1,350 sq feet, was put up for the animals and the terrace of it was loaded with fodder and grass.

18 Jul 2019 2:22 PM

During the meeting, Jaishankar is expected to discuss amongst other issues, the preparation for the 11th BRICS Summit of the leaders slated to be held in Brasilia in November this year. (Photo: ANI)

Jaishankar to attend BRICS' foreign ministers meet in Brazil next week

This would be Jaishankar's first engagement with the BRICS foreign ministers since assuming office in May.

18 Jul 2019 1:41 PM

Marketmen said the fall in crude oil futures was mostly due to trimming of positions by traders in tandem with a weak trend overseas.

Crude oil futures fall on global cues

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in July contracts shed Rs 8, or 0.2 per cent, to Rs 3,908 per barrel.

18 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra recalled her association and meeting with the South-African leader while calling him her inspiration and guide. (Photo: Twitter/ Priyanka Gandhi Vadra)

'Uncle Nelson' my inspiration, guide: Priyanka on Mandela's 101st birth anniversary

In a trailing tweet, she further described the picture and wrote, 'Laughing heartily at my son's fancy topi in 2001'.

18 Jul 2019 1:30 PM

New Zealand men's team which is known as BlackCaps in a tweet revealed that some players and support staff arrived back in Auckland. (Photo: BlackCaps/Twitter)

Boult, Sodhi, Santner return to Auckland after World Cup 2019; see pics

New Zealand finished as the runners-up for the second successive time in the tournament.

18 Jul 2019 1:20 PM

Reliance Brands completes acquisition of Hamleys

In India, Reliance Retail had the master franchise for the brand and operates 88 stores across 29 cities.

18 Jul 2019 1:17 PM

Tendulkar and Laxman have resigned from the CAC while there is no information from Sourav Ganguly, so a new committee will be formed for the appointment of head coach. (Photo: AFP)

New CAC to be formed for appointment of Team India's head coach

The earlier CAC comprised of former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman.

18 Jul 2019 1:13 PM

The provisional order for the attachment of the seven-acre plot, "beneficially owned" by Anand Kumar and his wife Vichiter Lata, was issued on July 16 by the Delhi-based Benami Prohibition Unit (BPU) of the department. (Photo: File)

IT dept attaches Rs 400 cr 'benami' plot in Noida belonging to Mayawati's brother

Mayawati recently appointed Kumar as the national vice president of BSP.

18 Jul 2019 1:01 PM

The summit will be hosted by the Texas India Forum in Houston. (Photo: File)

'Howdy Modi': PM to address community summit in US on Sep 22

This will be Modi's first trip to the US for after his landslide victory in the Indian general elections earlier this year.

18 Jul 2019 12:56 PM

Heavy rains continued to lash parts of Kerala on Thursday and the Indian Met Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in the state. (Representational Image)

Red alert in Kerala, heavy rains to lash several areas

According to weather experts, Southwest Monsoon has been very disappointing so far with a deficiency of 44 per cent of rainfall.

18 Jul 2019 12:37 PM

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response of Sushen Mohan Gupta, an alleged defence agent arrested in a money laundering case related to AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, on ED's plea challenging his bail. (Photo: File)

VVIP chopper scam: HC seeks alleged defence dealer's reply on plea challenging bail

The trial court had granted him relief on a personal bond of Rs 5 lakh and two sureties of the like amount.

18 Jul 2019 12:20 PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday urged Islamabad to release and repatriate him immediately. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

We will once again call upon Pak to release Kulbhushan Jadhav: Jaishankar in RS

The bench also ruled by 15 votes to 1 that Pakistan had violated India's rights to consular visits after Jadhav's arrest.

18 Jul 2019 11:38 AM

ISRO tweeted: 'Chandrayaan-2 launch, which was called off due to a technical snag on July 15, 2019, is now rescheduled at 2:43 pm IST on Monday, July 22, 2019.' (Photo: PTI)

Chandrayaan-2 launch rescheduled for July 22, says ISRO

Chandrayaan 2 was called off in the early hours of July 15 after the Indian Space Research Organisation encountered a technical snag.

18 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

While the founders continue to hold onto their about 13 per cent stake, on July 5, CEO Rostow Ravanan, Chairman Krishnakumar Natarajan and Vice Chairman Parthasarathy NS announced their exit from Mindtree Board and the management.

Mindtree board appoints L&T chief A M Naik as non-executive chairman

The move follows the construction major acquiring over 60 per cent stake in the Bengaluru-based IT company.

18 Jul 2019 11:18 AM

SC allows mediation panel to continue till July 31, next hearing on Aug 2

The CJI on Thursday scheduled the next hearing on Ayodya land dispute case on August 2.

18 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

Union Minister Giriraj Singh took a witty jibe at Pakistan for claiming 'big win' in Kulbhushan Jadhav case. (Photo: File)

Not your fault, verdict in English: Giriraj Singh mocks Pak for Jadhav’s case tweet

Apart from Singh, Twitterati also took an opportunity to come up with multiple replies to Pakistan government's tweet in their wittiest way.

18 Jul 2019 10:44 AM