CBDT extends date till 31.3.2018 for linking of Aadhaar with PAN
Under the provisions of recently introduced section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act), with effect from 01.07.2017, all taxpayers
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Madhya Pradesh Assembly passes Bill awarding death for raping girls below 12 years
In a historic move on 4.12.2017, the Madhya Pradesh State Assembly unanimously passed a bill awarding death penalty to rapists of girls
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Ordinance to protect Rajasthan public servants lapses
The Ordinance titled ‘Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Ordinance-2017’ amending the Criminal Code of Procedure, 1973, and notified by the Rajasthan Government that
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Travel ban allowed to be enforced completely
As reported by The Guardian, the Supreme Court of the United States has, by a 7:2 majority, allowed the Trump administration’s travel
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India re-elected as Member of International Maritime Council for 2 years (2018-19)
India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization [IMO] under Category “B” at the 30th session of the
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RBI cautions co-operative societies from using the word “Bank” in their names and accepting deposits
It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that some Co-operative Societies are using the word “Bank” in
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Eligibility of divorced daughter of Armed Forces personnel for grant of Family Pension
As per Ministry of Defence (MoD) letter of September 2015, presently only those children who are dependent and meet other conditions of
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Don’t pass comments on Padmavati, it might prejudice CBFC’s decision: SC tells office bearers
Supreme Court: Dismissing the petition filed by Advocate ML Sharma seeking stay on the release of the movie Padmavati, the Supreme Court
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“I want my freedom”, Hadiya tells SC in Kerala Love Jihad case; NIA submits 100-page report
Supreme Court: After the 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ refused the plea of
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Aadhaar Issue to be heard by a Constitution bench but no date of hearing fixed
Supreme Court: Aadhaar issue that has been lingering on for over 2 years before the Supreme Court, was mentioned before CJI Justice
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Supreme Court reserves verdict on plea challenging IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana’s appointment as a special director of the CBI
Supreme Court: The bench of RK Agarwal and AM Sapre, JJ reserved it’s verdict on the plea challenging the appointment of Gujarat cadre
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Bilkis Bano Case: Gujarat Govt to apprise SC on action taken against accused policemen within 6 weeks
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ granted six weeks time to the Gujarat government
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Ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 promulgated
The Government of India promulgated today the Ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (the Code). Earlier the President of
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Constitution of Task Force for drafting a new Direct Tax legislation
During the Rajaswa Gyan Sangam held on 1st and 2nd September, 2017, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had observed that the
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Jaypee Group Directors/Promoters restrained from selling personal properties; Asked to submit Rs. 275 Crores by Dec 31
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ directed 13 directors including 5
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EPFO: Introduction of Direct UAN allotment to any citizen at Unified Portal
CIRCULAR Sub: Introduction of Direct UAN allotment to any citizen at Unified Portal- reg. As you are aware that UAN is mandatory
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We don’t need privacy; CCTV cameras should be installed in the Courts: SC
Supreme Court: Calling for installation of CCTV cameras in Courts, the bench of AK Goel and UU Lalit, JJ said that there
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National Anti-profiteering Authority to be established under GST
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the creation of the posts of Chairman and Technical Members of the National Anti-profiteering
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GST rates of 178 items reduced from 28% to 18%
In the 23rd meeting held on 10th November, 2017, the GST Council had recommended major relief in GST rates on certain goods.
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Cabinet approves appointment of Second National Judicial Pay Commission for Subordinate Judiciary in the country
The Union Cabinet has approved appointment of Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC) for Subordinate Judiciary in the country. The Commission is
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