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GST, 7th Pay Commission can buoy up headline inflation

Over time, GST can help lower inflation if tax cuts are passed on to consumers, and the input tax credit mechanism works smoothly.

Jul 2, 2017

Chile vs Germany football live streaming: Watch Confederations Cup 2017 final live online, on TV

While Germany crushed Mexico 4-1 in the semis, Chile beat European champions Portugal 3-0 to make the finals.

Jul 2, 2017

From thongs to Fringe, five Emily Ratajkowski bikinis that raised the summer temperatures [PHOTOS]

Time and again, Emily Ratajkowski has proved that she is a sensual diva who oozes of confidence. But there are a few swimwear outfits that flaunt her assets like no other.

Jul 2, 2017

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Best 4G data tariff plans for July 2017 from Reliance Jio, Vodafone, Airtel, Idea & BSNL

Here is list of best 4G data tariff plans for July 2017 from Reliance Jio, Vodafone, Airtel, Idea and BSNL.

Jul 2, 2017

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Niti Aayog member Bibek Debroy 'rubbishes' claims of 1.5% boost to GDP from GST

We are nowhere near that ideal GST, this is just the beginning of a process, Bibek Debroy said.

Jul 1, 2017

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GST at 18% on services, allowances hike for Central govt staff pose upside risk to inflation

The GST tax rate on services at 18 percent is 3 percent higher than the service tax levied earlier and is mostly likely to spike inflation, coming as it does along with allowances hike for Central government employees.

Jul 1, 2017

Mukesh Ambani's $1 billion residence: 7 crazy facts to know about 'the most outrageously expensive property' Antilia

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani's $1 billion residence Antilia is one of the most expensive houses in the world.

Jul 1, 2017

GST, don't be lusty! Baba Sehgal might even make PM Modi giggle with this new rap

Indian pop music sensation and well-known rapper Baba Sehgal has taken to YouTube again to deliver a masterpiece.

Jul 1, 2017

First Jio, now GST: Challenges for telecom operators continue

GST regime hasn't turned favourable to the telecom industry which has been rattled by Jio's tyranny.

Jul 1, 2017

Banging the buck: Modi govt slashes PPF, NSC rates to 7.8%

The Senior Citizen's Savings Scheme and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana will now offer 8.3 percent. Both schemes were earlier offering 8.4 percent.

Jul 1, 2017

Messi-Antonella wedding: Watch sons Thiago and Mateo dancing to Despacito

Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo gave birth to Thiago Messi in 2012 and Mateo Messi in 2015.

Jul 1, 2017

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GST effect: Here is the impact on ATM transactions, insurance premiums, credit card, loan EMIs

Thanks to GST, banks and insurers will charge a higher rate of service tax on select transactions that include processing fee, premium, ATM withdrawals, others.

Jul 1, 2017