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Commerce Ministry Formulating New Industrial Policy; Likely in October
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has constituted six focus groups for the policy and an online survey is being conducted to obtain inputs.
July GST Collections Target Exceed With 64% Compliance, Says Arun Jaitley
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the government has collected Rs 92,283 crore as Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for the first month of its roll-out.
When Deepika Padukone Felt 'Strange Connection' with Princess Diana
Deepika Padukone says she would have loved to meet late Princess Diana as, while growing up, she felt a strange connection with the royal.
Hear me Before Deciding on AIADMK Symbol: Dinakaran to EC
The nephew of jailed AIADMK leader Sasikala approached the poll watchdog days after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palanaswami joined hands with rival O. Panneerselvam to end the bitter feud between the warring factions of the party.
Pehredaar Piya Ki Goes Off Air, Channel Unhappy With New Time Slot
The television show Pehredaar Piya Ki is in the news once again.
The Charitable Campaigns Being Championed By Beauty Brands This Fall
Here are a few charitable initiatives that multiple cosmetics brands in the industry are taking up to spread awareness about.
Sensex Down 150 Points, Nifty Below 9,900 on Weak Asian Cues
The NSE Nifty fell below the 9,900-mark, shedding 44.80 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 9,868 as its 43 constituents declined.
Toyota to Announce "New Sports Car Series" in Japan Next Month
The move comes as Toyota is now making no attempt to hide its intention to develop a reputation for cars that can been seen and embraced as emotional and aspirational, rather than just being seen as simply reliable and utilitarian.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Verdict: Court Says : Can't Have Any Sympathy For a 'Wild Beast'
Singh, the court said, does not have any concerns for the humanity, nor does he have any mercy in his nature, which was reflected through his ravishing acts. Such a convict, the judge said, should not expect any leniency from the court in the matter of pu...
France's Emmanuel Macron Finds Nemo, His New Canine Companion
Nemo, a labrador-griffon cross, made his first public appearance on the steps of the Elysee Palace as Macron welcomed Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou.
Volcano Tour: Swim in an Icelandic Crater in Askja
Iceland and its volcanic highlands offer the opportunity for a pleasant swim in a geothermal lake.
Sara Ali Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput To Begin Kedarnath Shoot In September
Abhishek Kapoor's next directorial Kedarnath marks the debut of Sara Ali Khan alongside Sushant Singh Rajput.
Bombay HC Accuses Maharashtra Govt of Taking it For a Ride
Justice Abhay Oka reprimanded the Maharashtra government and said, "You don't want Bombay High Court to retain its dignity. You have taken the 155-year-old institution on a ride."
New FDI Policy Mentions Startups for the First Time, Allows 100% Funding by Foreign Venture Capital
The government is trying to shore up foreign direct investment in a bid to give the economy a boost and in the past 2 years has liberalised FDI rules in defence, civil aviation and the private security business.
Over 36 Lakh Businesses File GST Returns so Far
Tax collected in the maiden filings under the GST regime, which kicked in from July 1, are still being compiled as the last date for filings under different rules is not yet over, he said.
GST Cess on Cars May be Increased this Week
Presently, large motor vehicles, SUVs, mid-segment cars, large cars, hybrid cars and hybrid motor vehicles attract a cess of 15 percent on top of 28 percent GST.