Dilasha Seth &Amp; Sanjeeb Mukherjee In New Delhi

Stories by Dilasha Seth &Amp; Sanjeeb Mukherjee In New Delhi

Monsoon may reach Delhi in next 3-4 days

Monsoon may reach Delhi in next 3-4 days

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

The southwest monsoon which reached the country on May 30 well within its normal onset date

'Can GST function without a glitch? The answer is NO.'

'Can GST function without a glitch? The answer is NO.'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

It takes eight to nine months for developing a robust software from the time the rules are decided, warns Bharat Goenka, managing director of Tally Solutions, one of the entities entrusted as a 'Suvidha Provider' with developing ready software for customers to get them ready for the coming Goods and Services Tax.

Voices from Mandsaur: 'The killing was pre-planned'

Voices from Mandsaur: 'The killing was pre-planned'

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2017

Pipliyamandi becomes the epicentre of the current farmers' agitation across the country, demanding better price for their produce and loan waiver and a political hot-potato for all.

Why MP's stellar show in farm sector has turned a nightmare

Why MP's stellar show in farm sector has turned a nightmare

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

Without strong storage facilities, bumper harvest has resulted in price crash

Why MP's farmers are angry

Why MP's farmers are angry

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

Farmers said a big reason for the anger was the sudden stopping of wheat procurement by the state government in some places, which had caused the prices to dip below the minimum support price.

El Nio weakens, monsoon expected before schedule

El Nio weakens, monsoon expected before schedule

Rediff.com   26 May 2017

Steady progress in June; north and central regions to get good pre-showers

'What we do is determined by national interest'

'What we do is determined by national interest'

Rediff.com   24 May 2017

If people can lobby me for making changes in policies that goes against the country's interest, I won't keep myself in this position, says the vice chairman of NITI Aayog.

Modi @ 3: A report card

Modi @ 3: A report card

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

Critics argue that much more could have been done and that the government was slow to react to many events.

Start-up policy to get makeover

Start-up policy to get makeover

Rediff.com   15 May 2017

The move is expected to create space for more budding entrepreneurs in the country to be eligible for self-certification, relaxed public procurement norms, rebate in patent filing, start-up funding, investment and easier closure compliance.

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

Rediff.com   15 May 2017

According to BJP strategists, PMJAY and the PM Ujjwala Yojana will form the nucleus of the Modi government's re-election campaign.

At 273.4m tonnes, foodgrain output maybe highest-ever

At 273.4m tonnes, foodgrain output maybe highest-ever

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

For many farmers, though, a bumper harvest isn't good news, as they have been forced to sell their produce, particularly pulses, dirt cheap.

Despite normal monsoon forecast, Centre tells states to be drought-ready

Despite normal monsoon forecast, Centre tells states to be drought-ready

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

The exercise, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said, will help ease any possible impact of sub-par rainfall on farmers.

NPA policy: Stressed assets may be put on the block

NPA policy: Stressed assets may be put on the block

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

The framework also envisages amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act to exempt commercial decisions by PSBs from scrutiny by investigating agencies. Both the amendments are likely in the monsoon session of Parliament.

PM Modi trains guns on benami properties

PM Modi trains guns on benami properties

Rediff.com   4 May 2017

Underlines need to reduce human interface; wants tax e-assessment in more cities

PM Modi to review GST, black money policy on Tuesday

PM Modi to review GST, black money policy on Tuesday

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

Hasmukh Adhia to present revenue dept's performance over past year & plan for current financial year

Formula One is taxable in India, says Supreme Court

Formula One is taxable in India, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2017

This is, say tax experts, the first time that a car race circuit has been held to be the permanent establishment of an assessee.

MPs, MLAs return to school for GST training

MPs, MLAs return to school for GST training

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2017

The government is going all out to spread awareness about the new indirect tax regime, and training lawmakers is being seen as a necessary first step.

Why PM prefers Raisina Hill to Vigyan Bhavan

Why PM prefers Raisina Hill to Vigyan Bhavan

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2017

Modi believes that in the spirit of 'cooperative federalism' the venue for such meetings between him and the chief ministers should take place around the proverbial 'round table'.

NITI Aayog to come up with report card on Sunday

NITI Aayog to come up with report card on Sunday

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

Aayog to present its performance review - since its existence - before the governing council

Normal rain prediction lifts business sentiment

Normal rain prediction lifts business sentiment

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2017

The IMD attributed the projection to a weakening of El Nio and the Indian Ocean Dipole turning positive.