Arun Jaitley

Vijay Mallya spotted at Champions Trophy match

I intend to attend all matches to cheer the Indian cricket team: Vijay Mallya

Mallya justified his decision to attend the Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, and also praised Virat Kohli, the captain of his erstwhile franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Jun 6, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 5 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian Army retaliatory firing along LoC in Battal sector

At least five soldiers of Pakistan Army were killed and six others were injured in retaliatory firing by Indian Army along the Line of Control on Thursday, June 1. Read to know more.

Jun 1, 2017

'Make in India' submarine INS Kalvari test-fires first torpedo: Is India emerging from Scorpene Leaks shadow?

INS Kalvari, the first Scorpene-class submarine to be built entirely in India, has test-fired its first torpedo, bringing it a step closer to becoming a part of Indian Navy. Read to know more.

May 29, 2017

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Modi govt's track record on job creation is a flop show

The three years of the Narendra Modi government have been dismal on the job front, with fresh employment creation falling to record lows.

May 27, 2017

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Arun Jaitley files additional Rs 10 crore defamation suit against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi High Court had last week said that the remarks made by Jethmalani against Jaitley, calling the finance minister a "crook", were "scandalous".

May 22, 2017

'Day of reckoning has come': Arun Jaitley defends raids on Chidambaram, Lalu Prasad

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley defended the raids that were conducted at the residences of his predecessor P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad.

May 17, 2017

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Arun Jaitley urges Asian Development Bank to open regional office in New Delhi

Jaitley was addressing the ADB Board of Governors in Yokohama, Japan.

May 6, 2017

Have faith in your army, Jaitley tells those who want revenge for soldiers' mutilation

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley has assured people, who have been calling for action against Pakistan over the mutilation of two soldiers' bodies, that the Indian Army would reply appropriately. Read to know more.

May 4, 2017

India kills 7 Pakistani soldiers as social media shouts #BadlaLo for mutilation; is this another surgical strike?

There has been no confirmation from the Army on whether it was a surgical strike in retaliation to the mutilation of two soldiers by the Pakistani forces after the ceasefire violation in Krishna Ghati sector. Read to know more.

May 2, 2017

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Moscow, a key centre for decision-making on global security issues: Jaitley

Arun Jaitley spoke at the 6th Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday.

Apr 27, 2017

H-1B visa issue: After Jaitley's visit, US says it 'greatly' values investments by Indian IT companies

The statement by State Department spokesman Mark Toner comes days after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley discussed the issue of restrictions on the H-1B visa with his American counterpart Steven Mnuchin.

Apr 25, 2017

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GST Bill: Lok Sabha passes key tax reform bill

The GST Bill, passed by the lower house, would next be presented before the upper house of parliament.

Mar 30, 2017

Arun Jaitley gets additional charge of defence ministry after Manohar Parrikar resigns

President Pranab Mukherjee accepted Parrikar's resignation on Monday. The former defence minister will take oath as the chief minister of Goa on March 14.

Mar 13, 2017

Manohar Parrikar resigns as defence minister, appointed Goa CM: Who will be the next defence minister?

Manohar Parrikar has resigned as Union defence minister to be the new Goa CM, and speculations are rife on who will succeed him.

Mar 13, 2017

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Indians becoming more tax compliant? Personal income tax collection up 19.5% as of February 2017

Indirect tax collection is up 22.2 percent, while direct taxes have increased 10.7 percent at the end of February for FY2017.

Mar 10, 2017

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Budget Session 2017: Last chance for Parliament to pass GST laws; PM Modi hopes for 'breakthrough'

In his address on Thursday, PM Narendra Modi said a consensus would see through the crucial GST laws during the second half of Budget Session.

Mar 9, 2017

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Modi Govt revises GFRs to enable faster implementation of schemes

The revised General Financial Rules 2027 were released by finance minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday.

Mar 8, 2017

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India's April-January fiscal deficit at 105.7% of FY2017 target

The government had set a target of restricting the current fiscal's deficit to 3.5 percent of the GDP.

Feb 28, 2017

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Goods and Services Tax (GST): 5 things you need to know about the new tax system

Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be implemented from July 1, the Economic Affairs Secretary has confirmed. The final consumer will now bear only the GST charged by the last dealer in the supply chain.