India re-elected to UN Economic and Social Council
As reported by Hindustan Times, India was among 18 nations to win election to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). India obtained
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1993 Mumbai serial blast: TADA court convicts Abu Salem, 5 others
As reported in The Indian Express, a Special Terrorism and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) Court has found Abu Salem and Mustafa Dossa
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Former CJI P.N. Bhagwati passes away
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Notice to Centre on Notification banning sale of cattle in animal markets
Supreme Court: The Court issued notice to the Central Government over the Notification issued by it banning the sale of cattle in
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India ratifies core ILO Conventions No. 138 and 182 on Child Labour
“It is a historic moment for India as we are going to take another giant step to affirm our commitment for a
Continue readingAtal Pension Yojana included under S. 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016
With an objective of bringing in transparency, efficiency and to enable beneficiaries to get their entitlement directly in a convenient and seamless
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Govt. launches Tele-Law through Common Service Centres to mainstream legal aid in rural India
In its effort to make legal aid easily accessible to the marginalized communities and citizens living in rural areas, the Government of
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CBSE directed to declare NEET results for admission to MBBS and BDS Courses; Madras HC’s order stayed
Supreme Court: Staying the order of the MAdras High Court that stayed the declaration of results of NEET examination for admission in
Continue readingJustice D.N.Patel appointed Actg. Chief Justice, Jharkhand High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India appointed Shri Justice Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel,
Continue readingCBDT notifies new Safe Harbour Regime
In order to reduce transfer pricing disputes, to provide certainty to taxpayers, to align safe harbour margins with industry standards and to
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Cabinet approves agreement between India & Cyprus on Merchant Shipping
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to the Agreement between India and Cyprus on Merchant Shipping, which was signed
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Cabinet approves agreement between India & Somalia on transfer of sentenced persons
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing and subsequent ratification of the
Continue readingCBDT notifies transactions for which the condition of chargeability to STT for claiming exemption under S. 10(38) of IT Act, 1961 shall not apply
Section 10(38) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘the Act’), prior to its amendment by Finance Act, 2017 provided that the income arising by
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24 States pass the State GST (SGST) Act
Twenty Four (24) States have passed the State GST (SGST) Act till 5th June, 2017 while 7 States viz. Meghalaya, Punjab,Tamil Nadu,
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CIRCULAR [SEBI/HO/IMD/DF3/CIR/P/2017/52 dated June 01, 2017] All Mutual Funds/Asset Management Companies(AMCs)/Trustee Companies/Board of Trustees of Mutual Fund Sub: Online Registration Mechanism for
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Handbook, Module & Guidelines on Safe Childhood Programme for Gram Panchayats released
A Handbook along with Module & Guidelines on protection of Child Rights at Gram Panchayat level was released jointly by National Commission
Continue readingAppointment of Judges, Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 95 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, appointed S/Shri Sanjeev Kumar,
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Formation of Committee on Corporate Governance SEBI has set up a committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Uday Kotak, Executive Vice Chairman
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14 Additional Judges appointed to the Bombay High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, appointed S/Shri (1)
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EBC releases the 10th edition of its hugely popular – Constitution of India (Coat Pocket Edition)
Foreword WHEN you hold this small leather-bound book in your hands, you are holding the very destiny of this nation written 62
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