Government to incentivize farmers for registering crop varieties
In order to encourage farmers to register more crop varieties, the Union Ministry for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has announced cash incentives
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Anti-profiteering guidelines to be soon in public domain
The government is at the advanced stage of finalising anti-profiteering guidelines for judging parameters whereby benefits of reduced GST rates are passed
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Government revises Model Concession Agreement for PPP in Major Ports
In order to make port projects more investor friendly and make investment climate in the Major Port sector more attractive, the Government
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Aarushi-Hemraj Murder: CBI moves Supreme Court against acquittal of Rajesh and Nupur Talwar
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has moved to the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court verdict acquitting Rajesh and Nupur
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3 Additional Judges appointed to Calcutta High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, appointed (i) Smt
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The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed S/Shri Justices
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E-way bill system mandatory for transporters, effective from 01-02-2018
After some trial runs, the crucial anti-evasion measure under the goods and services tax (GST), e-way bill, is now mandatory for transporters
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Recommendations of Inter-Ministerial Group on Stressed Assets in Telecom Sector approved
The Union Cabinet has approved two key measures in telecom sector to facilitate investments, consolidation in the sector and enhancing ease of
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Single GST registration for airlines, banks and insurance sector on the anvil
The government is considering a nationwide single GST registration process for the aviation, banking and insurance sectors. A single registration will potentially
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 15]: Aadhaar not mandatory for NEET or other All India Entrance Exams; SC passes interim order
Senior Advocate Arvind Datar continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr.
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Anti-dumping duty likely to be imposed on import of chemical from 4 countries
The government may impose anti dumping duty on import of a chemical, used in industries like plastics, from four countries, including China,
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 14]: Aadhaar is an entitlement like Passport. I may or may not obtain it: Arvind Datar
When the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr. DY Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan, JJ, assembled
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INX Media Case: No interim protection from arrest to Karti Chidambaram
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ refused to grant Karti Chidambaram, the
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Cabinet approves Amendments to Housing and Telephone Facilities Rules, Constituency Allowance Rules and Office Expense Allowance Rules for MPs
The Union Cabinet has approved Amendment to (i) The Housing and Telephone Facilities (Members of Parliament) Rules, 1956 (ii) The Members of
Continue readingSEBI stratagems rules for uniform pricing of corporate bonds
To deepen the corporate bond market, regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to come out with a methodology for
Continue readingCBDT achieves important milestone of 200 APAs
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) entered into seven more Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) during the month of February, 2018. All
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Cabinet approves establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and creation of one post of Chairperson, three
Continue readingCabinet approves methodology for auction of coal mines/blocks for sale of coal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the methodology for auction of coal mines/blocks for sale of coal under the Coal
Continue readingCabinet approves India-Morocco Cooperation Agreement in Railway Sector
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to the Cooperation Agreement between India and the Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF)
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Mahanadi Water Disputes: Tribunal to be constituted under Inter-State River Disputes Act, 1956
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for adjudication of dispute on Mahanadi River Waters. The Tribunal shall determine water sharing among
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