Govt to introduce 16 bills, but election results likely to cast shadow on winter session

The results of the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are likely to play out during the winter session of Parliament beginning Wednesday. The government plans to introduce 16 bills......

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

'Modi had not discussed demonetisation with me prior to his announcement on 8 November 2016.'I learnt of it along with the rest of the country.'I was not surprised when he did not discuss the issue......

'Hindu Rashtra won't keep India together'

'Non-separation of religion from politics is India's most daunting challenge' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi at the bhoomi pooja for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, August 5, 2020.......

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes......

Consensus eludes GoM on GST rate rationalisation, over 100 items discussed

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on goods and services tax (GST) rate rationalisation, which convened in Goa on Wednesday, reviewed the GST rates for over 100 items, including textiles, handloom goods,......

Govt's plan to let ED share info with GSTN irks opposition ruled states

Several opposition ruled states expressed concern over Centre's decision to allow enforcement directorate (ED) to share information with GST Network, with finance minister of AAP-ruled Punjab......

'The impact of El Nino is always a matter of concern'

'If because of El Nino, the monsoon is affected adversely in the current year, naturally it will affect income projections and consequently Budget numbers.' IMAGE: Villagers carrying containers......

GST anti-profiteering complaints to be taken up by CCI from Dec 1

All GST anti-profiteering complaints would be dealt with by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from December 1 as the extended tenure of National Anti-profiteering Authority ends this month,......

Sports Shorts: Cuest Advani wins 17th world title

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Pankaj Advani. Photograph: PTI Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani clinched his 17th world title on Sunday after he......

'Getting an Olympic medal in athletics is my one-point agenda'

'We keep climbing one step and slipping three. In 2004, our relay team was 7th in the world. Then we slipped from there. Otherwise, today our 4x400 metres relay team would have been gearing for a......

ED's notice to BCCI regarding IPL II fund transfer

The Enforcement Directorate has issued notice to the BCCI to explain transfer and routing of funds to the tune of Rs 1,600 crore in the conduct of the second season of Indian Premier League cricket......