Government launches Energy Conservation Building Code 2017
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines launched the Energy Conservation Building Code
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Justice Dalveer Bhandari to be re-nominated to the International Court of Justice
As reported by The Wire, Justice Dalveer Bhandari would be re-nominated to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for another term. Justice
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EU deplores the human rights situation in Pakistan, notes Kulbhushan Jadhav’s case
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Pakistan, noting the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty in the
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Relaxation in return filing procedure for first two months of GST implementation
With the objective of ensuring smooth roll out of GST and taking into account the concerns expressed by the trade and industry
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Palestine on agriculture cooperation
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
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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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