Start Up – Definition Changes
Startup India was launched by the Government of India on 16th January, 2016 to build a strong eco-system for nurturing innovation and
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India and Bangladesh sign MoU on cooperation in peaceful uses of outer space
The Union Cabinet has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses
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Reader titled “Raising Happy Children and Providing Safe Childhoods” released by WCD Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed a reader titled “Raising Happy Children and Providing Safe Childhoods”. It provides advisory
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Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking cancellation of NEET held on May 7
Supreme Court refused urgent hearing of the plea seeking cancellation of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) which was conducted on 07.05.2017. The Court said that since
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Roll out of GST to lower tax burden on packaged cement, medicaments, smart phones, medical devices, surgical instruments
The roll out of Goods and Services (GST) Tax will bring benefits to the consumers due to reduced tax rates on various
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Cabinet approves phasing out Foreign Investment Promotion Board
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the phasing out of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). The proposal entails abolishing the
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Manual titled “Living conditions in Institutions for Children in conflict with Law” released by WCD Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed a manual titled “Living conditions in Institutions for Children in conflict with Law”
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EPFO beneficiaries to get payment through electronic/digital fund transfer system
The Ministry of Labour & Employment vide notification dated 4th May 2017 has provided for electronic or digital fund transfer/payment of EPF
Continue readingCBDT signs 2 Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements with Indian taxpayers
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into two Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) on 04th May, 2017 and 11th
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AIMPLB to issue advisory to Qazis to tell bridegrooms to refrain from going for instant Triple Talaq
On 22.05.2017, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court stating that it would issue
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Supreme Court to decide whether NOIDA is a corporation established by the Uttar Pradesh Government
Supreme Court: The bench of R.K. Agrawal and A.M. Sapre, JJ agreed to examine a plea of the income tax department whether
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MoU between India & Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism & Transnational Organised Crime approved
The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating
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Order in Uttar Pradesh Teacher appointment case reserved
Supreme Court: On 19.05.2017, the Court reserved its order in Uttar Pradesh teacher appointment case and asked the National Council for Technical Education (NCTE)
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14th GST Council approves GST rates for goods and GST Compensation Cess
The 14th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council Meeting, chaired by the Union Minister of Finance Shri Arun Jaitley, was held at
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Gujarat to give 50% reservation to in-service medical candidates for PG Courses in the second round of counselling starting tomorrow
Supreme Court: The bench of Dipak Misra and A.M. Khanwilkar, JJ directed the State of Gujarat to give 50 per cent reservation to
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Justice Karnan: SC registry refuses plea for recall of conviction order; Lawyers claim that he has approached the President
Supreme Court Registrar refused to list Justice C.S. Karnan’s plea for recall of the order awarding him 6 months imprisonment for contempt
Continue readingCabinet approves signing of Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and
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Cabinet approves Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program
The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval to Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program which now has been extended to all
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Kulbhushan Jadhav Case: ICJ orders in favour of India; Pakistan not to execute the death sentence pending final decision of the Court
International Court of Justice at the Hague pronounced it’s verdict in favour of India. It said that the conditions required to indicate
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Justice A.K. Sikri and Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, MoS, Finance Ministry release EBC’s book on Corporate Insolvency by Sumant Batra
Justice A.K. Sikri, Judge Supreme Court of India, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, MoS, Finance Ministry along with Shri A.S. Chandiok, President INSOL
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