GST Council meet: Boost to consumption, easier compliance for taxpayers
Inside Track: From Lord Alexander Carlile reaching Delhi to Kumaraswamy’s emotional outburst at Hubli
Idea Exchange: 'Any simpler, and students will get 100 pct; JEE is designed to reject, not select', says IIT Delhi Director V Ramgopal Rao
Creative or crass? Viewer sole censor of web entertainment
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana rules changed! Modi govt reduces minimum deposits to Rs 250
The government has slashed the minimum annual deposit requirement for accounts under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana to Rs 250 from Rs 1,000 earlier, a move that will enable more number of people to take advantage of the girl child savings scheme.
GST rate cuts: Interesting reactions as Modi wows middle class before 2019 - Who said what
GST rate cuts: GST council took a number of decisions including exemption of sanitary pads from GST, reducing GST rates on footwear, small televisions, water heater, refrigerators, lithium-ion batteries, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, food appliances etc.
Manmohan Singh takes on PM Modi's 'self-praise, jumlas': Highlights of Congress Working Committee (CWC) meet
Singh has been a vocal critic of Modi government's economic policies. His strong statement after demonetisation was one of the prominent disagreement with the Modi government he has shown.
'Muslim' meal on Air India to protect Hindus from 'Halal'
Super Sikkim! Inspiring story of how the tiny state is battling unemployment
Greater Noida building collapse effect: Authorities vacate building in Shah Beri village after it develops 'crack'
Something Fishy! Governance in Manohar Parrikar's Goa in cold storage even as political pot boils over formalin
How to Become Rich: 4 investment options to create wealth with less than Rs 500
IIT Bombay generates highest revenue! Here's what other Indian Institute of Technology get
Good news for SC/ST employees in Bihar: State government to grant reservation in promotions
Watch rare video: Pakistani citizens raise anti-ISI slogans, three days before General elections
In a highly unusual development, anti-ISI slogans were raised by the supporters of Pakistan's mainstream political party, the PML (N) and others outside General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
CBDT asks taxman to dispose appeals of over Rs 50-crore by year-end
Faced with litigation that has assumed "grave proportions", the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has directed the taxman to dispose of appeals cases where the tax demand is above Rs 50 crore on priority by the year-end.
Rupee on free fall: INR plunge to continue on strong dollar; may hit 70.3 by September, says Morgan Stanley
The US dollar is expected to remain bullish until middle of next month, and equity and bond outflows from emerging markets are also likely to stay strong, says a Morgan Stanley report.
Learning made easy! NCERT introducing QR codes in textbooks: Here's how it will help students
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has initiated the process of introducing QR code in their textbooks, a move aimed at helping students understand chapters better by watching a film or reading additional content on laptops and digital boards.
Mamata Banerjee disheartened, frustrated: BJP dig at TMC chief's big 2019 prediction
Winning formula? Not Grand Alliance, Bihar Mahagathbandhan makes this move to beat NDA
GST Council Meet: From rate cut to simplified returns; 11 key decisions in a nutshell
Drug menace: Supreme Court acts tough, asks AIIMS to finalise national action plan by Septempber 7
Petrol prices cut for 3rd day in a row; check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities
India among 10 Asian economies to beat US in terms of GDP by 2030, says DBS report
AUTOMOBILES
Triumph Tiger Trails 2.0 flagged off from Shimla: What all this 5-day event has to offer
During the Triumph Tiger Trails 2.0, back-up facilities like a 4x4 sweep with mechanics and supplies such as medical kit, tool kit, puncture kit, spare parts, pumps etc, along with a VHF radio for communication will be with the riders all the times.
Radhika Gupta EXCLUSIVE: Politics, crude oil weigh on markets but quality mid-cap stocks will always performCEO, Edelweiss AMC
A long-term horizon for your investments is likely to generate better risk-adjusted returns, in times of global volatilityHead, Fixed Income, Canara Robeco AMC
TECHNOLOGY
Jio Phone Monsoon Hungama exchange offer starts today: Get Jio Phone at Rs 501, 90GB data, and more
Jio Phone exchange offer brings down the upfront payment to Rs 501 from the price of Rs 1,500 last year, which meant that a customer had to make an upfront payment of Rs 1,500 towards the security deposit
INDIA
Ghaziabad building collapse: Many feared trapped in Akash Nagar; another mishap in Delhi-NCR within days
The incident comes days after nine people lost their lives in a building collapse in Greater Noida's Shah Beri village, which also adjoins Ghaziabad.
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Something Fishy! Governance in Manohar Parrikar's Goa in cold storage even as political pot boils over formalin
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Good news for SC/ST employees in Bihar: State government to grant reservation in promotions
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Drug menace: Supreme Court acts tough, asks AIIMS to finalise national action plan by Septempber 7
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BJP-PDP split impact: Terrorist violence comes down under Governor rule in Jammu and Kashmir
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Winning formula? Not Grand Alliance, Bihar Mahagathbandhan makes this move to beat NDA
HEALTH
IIT Kanpur develops TreadWill, online tool to help people deal with mental health issues
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has developed an online tool, TreadWill, to help people cope with issues related to their mental health.
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Daily exercise may cut heart attack risk even in polluted areas: Study
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Scientists identify protein that boosts survival in colon cancer patients
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Daily exercise may cut heart attack risk even in polluted areas, says study
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Early dinner may lower risk of breast, prostate cancer, says study
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Parents, take note! Smartphone use may up ADHD risk in teens
INSURANCE
Life Insurance: Term plan can be bought only by an earning individual
A term plan is issued to a person who is earning. Both the proposer of the policy and the life to be insured has to be the same person.
JOBS & EDUCATION
UPSC CAPF admit card 2018 released at upsc.gov.in, upsconline.nic.in; how to download
UPSC CAPF admit card 2018: The Union Public Service Commission has released the e‐Admit Card for Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination at upsc.gov.in, upsconline.nic.in.
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UPPSC Recruitment 2018: Apply for over 900 vacancies at uppsc.up.nic.in - Check pay scale, other details
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Amendment to Right to Education Act approved in Lok Sabha, 'no detention' policy in schools scrapped
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Karnataka SSLC supplementary result 2018 DECLARED at kseeb.kar.nic.in, karresults.nic.in; check out now
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Encrypted test papers for CBSE board examination from 2019? Here is what you should know
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Teacher recruitment to be postponed? Here is what Modi government is planning
SCIENCE
Unprecedented! Scientists reverse age-related wrinkles, hair loss
Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have successfully reversed hair loss and wrinkled skin - the hallmarks of ageing - in mice, paving the way for treating age-related disorders in humans.
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Good guys likely to attract hatred at work, researchers explain why
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What is 'Meghalayan Age'? New phase in Earth's history named after the Indian state
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Why scientists who manipulate DNA to create better crops, treat human disease are one of the hottest commodities
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In a first, scientists satellite collar a dhole - a species on verge of extinction
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NASA new mini satellite to peer into Milky Way's halo
LIFESTYLE
Sanju Box Office collection: Ranbir Kapoor starrer crosses another milestone!
Actor Sanjay Dutt's biopic 'Sanju' starring Ranbir Kapoor is busy creating milestones! On the third Saturday of its release, the Rajkumar Hirani directorial has finally booked its spot in the Rs 300 Crore club.
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When Anurag Kashyap said he will 'divorce' Nawazuddin Siddiqui, but on this condition
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Ant-Man and the Wasp Box Office collection Day 1: Marvel film beats Diljit Dosanjh's Soorma, earns this much on opening day
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Soorma box office collection day 1: Diljit Dosanjh-Shaad Ali's inspiring story fails to find an audience
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Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2018: Date, timing, significance, live streaming of holy chariot Festival
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How to watch Sacred Games free online on Netflix? Follow these steps
BANKING & FINANCE
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q1 net up 12 per cent to Rs 1,025 crore
Kotak Mahindra Bank today reported 12.29 per cent rise in standalone net profit at Rs 1,024.94 crore for April-June, 2018-19.
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Digital retail lending may hit $1 trillion in 5 years, says report
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Merger of associate banks with SBI to enhance profitability, says Minister
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Bandhan Bank Q1 net profit jumps 47% to Rs 482 crore
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ICICI audit committee probing irregularities into 31 NPA accounts hires law firm
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IDBI Bank seeks government nod for majority stake sale to LIC
PERSONAL FINANCE
How to Become Rich: 4 investment options to create wealth with less than Rs 500
When someone is committed to save and invest, the quantum of fund is not important as much as the intent to save and be responsible to one’s future is.
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CBDT asks taxman to dispose appeals of over Rs 50 crore by year-end
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Gold and ITR: How different forms of gold investment and sales, purchase need to be shown in tax return
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Want to save tax while investing? Opt for SIPs through ELSS funds
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National Pension Scheme India: What is it and how does it work?
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Hurry up! Only 12 days left to file TDS for 1st quarter; check step-by-step process
TRAVEL
Standard Chartered Private Equity to acquire stake in TBO Group
Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE) Standard Chartered Bank’s private equity arm, has agreed to acquire Naspers’ stake in TBO Group, a leading online B2B travel distribution company in India.
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Cabinet approves signing of MoU amongst BRICS nations on the Regional Aviation Partnership
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Mandela and the Mahatma
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TripAdvisor ranks India’s top hill stations
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PM inaugurates new headquarters of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in New Delhi
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Confirmtkt app assures confirmed train ticket to anywhere in India
COMMODITIES
This element could take oil to $400 or more in 2020 that would almost certainly trigger a global recession
What’s the most important element in global commodity markets right now? Carbon? Copper? Gold? Wrong on all three counts.
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Fuel price hike: PIL on daily change in petrol, diesel rates; Delhi HC asks Centre to treat it as representation
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Goldman Sachs expects volatile oil market, prices between $70 and $80 per barrel
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Brent crude slips to 3-month low; here are three key concerns
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Petrol prices remain unchanged in Delhi today; check out prices in other cities
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Diesel, petrol may get cheaper soon as global prices decline
ECONOMY
Major ports see 19% surge in thermal coal imports in April-June
India's top 12 major ports reported a 19.32 per cent surge in imports of thermal coal to 28.28 million tonnes during April-June this year, latest report from Indian Ports Association (IPA) has said.
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GST Council Meet: From rate cut to simplified returns; 11 key decisions in a nutshell
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India among 10 Asian economies to beat US in terms of GDP by 2030, says DBS report
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3 times increase! Affordable healthcare allocation under PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana tripled in Modi-era
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GST Council Meet: Rate cut brings big relief to consumers! Check full list of items with latest GST rates
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GST Council meet: Sanitary napkins exempted, tax returns simplified, and other highlights
Sports
EXCLUSIVE | Surprises in store for fans in ICC World Cup 2019, says StarPick fantasy league CEO Trigam Mukherjee
StarPick is a platform which caters to over 60 sports in India and claims to revolutionise the sports industry with the dynamics of fantasy sports.
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Ashes 2019 schedule announced, five-match Test series to begin from August 1
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Who is Neeraj Chopra? Javelin thrower who bagged gold at Sotteville Athletics meet in France; watch video
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ICC ODI rankings out! Virat Kohli emerges as #1; Kuldeep Yadav achieves this big feat
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India Test squad for England 2018: BCCI announces Test squad for 3 matches; Rohit Sharma out, Rishabh Pant in
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WATCH | FIFA World Cup 2018: President Emmanuel Macron 'cheers' and 'dabs' after France beat Croatia
Latest Headline
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Seven years of Singham: Thankful to audience for love, support, says Rohit Shetty
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National Register of Citizens (NRC) Assam: No need to panic, says Rajnath Singh
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Now, only 35 goods in highest tax bracket of GST
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Indian Railways new train: Hisar-Secunderabad Express flagged off
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Cross-border insolvency norms: Modi government looking at adopting UN model
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Ghaziabad building collapse: Many feared trapped in Akash Nagar; another mishap in Delhi-NCR within days
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Unprecedented! Scientists reverse age-related wrinkles, hair loss
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‘Muslim’ meal on Air India to protect Hindus from ‘Halal’
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Manmohan Singh takes on PM Modi’s ‘self-praise, jumlas’: Highlights of Congress Working Committee (CWC) meet
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Greater Noida building collapse effect: Authorities vacate building in Shah Beri village after it develops ‘crack’
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Something Fishy! Governance in Manohar Parrikar’s Goa in cold storage even as political pot boils over formalin
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Railway recruitment 2018 alert: First computer-based railway exam on August 9; check important details
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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana rules changed! Modi govt reduces minimum deposits to Rs 250
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Good news for SC/ST employees in Bihar: State government to grant reservation in promotions
Horoscope: By Peter Vidal
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