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Arun Jaitley to Meet Industry, Exporters on GST Issues Today
According to sources, industry representatives would raise issues such as input tax credit and also timely refund of duties paid by exporters.
Hugh Hefner Was Affectionate: India's First Playboy Model Remembers Him
Starlet Sherlyn Chopra who became the first Indian to be featured on the cover of international adult magazine Playboy, had spoken in earlier interviews about her experience at the Playboy mansion, how she landed the Playboy deal and a lot more.
House, Senate Inviting Social Media Giants to Testify
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg also said the company will work to make political advertising on its platform more transparent. Facebook already has met behind closed doors with both committees’ staff as part of the investigations.
Amazon Expands Echo Lineup in Bid to Defend Alexa Edge
At a press event at its Seattle headquarters, the world's largest online retailer showcased new Echo devices, one tailored for gaming and one for phone calls. It also announced the small, circular Echo Spot, fit for video-calling from a bedside table.
Can Only Men Rape Women? Delhi HC Issues Notice to Centre on PIL Seeking Gender-Neutral Rape Laws
Sanjjiiv Kumar, the petitioner, has challenged the constitutionality of the existing provisions that deal with rape as they recognizes only a man as the perpetrator and the woman as a victim.
Rajnath Singh Responds to Yashwant Sinha's Criticism, Says India is Fastest Growing Economy
Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian economy is the fastest growing in the world and the country's credibility has been established in the international arena under the Modi government.
Ryanair Extends Flight Cancellations to Early 2018
The Irish no-frills airline plans to fly 25 fewer aircraft during its winter schedule.
Asha Bhosle's Wax Statue To Be Unveiled On October 3 In Delhi
Asha Bhosle's wax statue to be displayed at Madame Tussauds on 3rd October.
Botanical Gardens a Lifeboat For Threatened Plants
Such gardens house only a quarter of tropical flora, as opposed to 60 percent of plants native to temperate climes.
UN's World Tourism Day 2017 Reminds us to be Responsible Travellers
September 27 marks World Tourism Day, an annual event aimed at underscoring the social, cultural, political and economic value of international tourism.
Dyson Begins Work on Electric Cars, Due to be Launched by 2020
Dyson currently produces vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, fans, heaters and lighting but this is not his first foray into the automotive sector.
Resolution Introduced to Support India's UNSC Membership
The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council reflect the world as it was 60 years ago, and it's time we recognise India's role increasing global prosperity, Congressman Ami Bera said.
Veena Malik-Ashmit Patel, Yuvika Chaudhary-Prince Narula, Karishma Tanna-Upen Patel: Couples We Saw in the Bigg Boss House
While Bigg Boss romance comes across as the most reliable strategy to help the show garner huge TRPs, here's a lowdown on link-ups that never bloomed.
Federal Reserve's Janet Yellen Says Gradual Hikes Should Continue, Despite Weak Inflation
Janet Yellen's remarks attempt to resolve a debate that has split members of the central bank among those worried that inflation may be permanently anchored below the Fed's 2 percent target because of structural changes in the global economy.
After German Election, France's Macron Paints Sweeping Vision For Europe
Speaking at the Sorbonne, French President Emmanuel Macron portrayed Europe as needing to relaunch itself, saying that on issues as diverse as asylum, border protection, corporate tax, intelligence sharing, defence and financial stability it needed much d...
BHU Chief Proctor Resigns Over Violent Protests, Pressure Mounts on V-C
On Tuesday, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of BHU had come out with a list of demands, including suspension of vice chancellor GC Tripathi.