Only after its recommendations will the central GST, integrated GST and state GST Bills be taken up
While Congress leader Sam Pitroda says it was Priyanka's own decision, party spokesperson Rajiv Shukla says it was Rahul's call.
BJP sources indicated that swearing-in ceremony could take place on May 30.
He said Parliament in the past decades has debated a number of government decisions, which had caused tensions and social conflict, but it was now deadlocked by rival parties over a 'constructive decision' like demonetisation.
Shashank Manohar is all set to once again become the Board of Control for Cricket in India president with the ruling Anurag Thakur faction as well as Sharad Pawar group projecting him as the consensus candidate for the post left vacant by Jagmohan Dalmiya's demise.
We should work in unison to boost growth: FM
Employees and workers will meet on November 27 to protest against the recommendations
"After the meeting which took place in Srinagar last week, it is safe to say that GST will be levied across the country starting July 1," Gangwar told ANI.
The first Budget of Independent India was presented by R K Shanmukham Chetty on November 26, 1947.
Following the address by President Ram Nath Kovind, the economic survey will be tabled in the two Houses.
This is a part of the exercise to bring down corporate tax rate in a phased manner.
Significantly, about half of the CEOs who took part in the survey indicated that they propose to increase their investments in near future, 45 per cent cited no change in investment levels, while only 5 per cent expected a fall.
In the latest Doing Business report of the World Bank, India's position jumped 30 places to rank 100th among 190 nations.
"She is completely aware of what is happening. Asks and demands what she wants and I believe and everybody, even she, is looking forward when she will go home and take back the reigns," said Apollo Hospitals Chairman Pratap C Reddy.
FDI into the country increased by 30 per cent to $21.62 billion during April-September this fiscal.
The suspense over the possible composition of the National Democratic Alliance cabinet is nearly over.
Small Factories Act, Industrial Relations Code likely to be redrafted under pressure from Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh
He said it will be 'foolhardy' to diminish institutions for short-term political gains.
A tragic train accident in Amritsar on Friday took a political turn with the Opposition accusing the state's Congress government for lapses in allowing celebrations near railway tracks.
Government will provide a short window of a "few months" to income tax assesses to come clean by declaring their money and assets stashed abroad.
The Congress members raised slogans and trooped into the Well of the House, demanding apology of the minister.
Andhra Pradesh chief minister-designate N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded special category status for the residual state.
BJP President Amit Shah has authorised Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu to liaise with M Thambidurai and TTV Dinakaran from the Sasikala camp, just in case it turns against the BJP after the income tax raids on its health minister C Vijayabaskar.
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is set to present the Budget next month.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP national president Amit Shah, chief ministers of all BJP-ruled states and those governed by National Democratic Alliance allies are expected at the ceremony, to be held at an open ground near the state secretariat, Gujarat BJP president Jitu Vaghani said.
The bill will lapse on June 3 with the dissolution of the present Lok Sabha.
Most public sector banks, flush with deposits now, offer 3-4% interest on savings deposits, while a few private sector banks go up to 6%.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association again strongly refuted the AAP's allegations of financial bungling by its former chief, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, saying the charges are completely baseless and without substance.
He said there is a fundamental distinction between religious practices, rituals and civil rights.
Government looking at cushioning slowdown due to demonetisation with sops and higher outlay for micro, small and medium enterprises, agriculture, and affordable housing.
Subramanian Swamy caused a flutter when he sought Arvind Subramanian's sacking for allegedly taking anti-India stance when he was an IMF economist in Washington.
The government will notify categories of employees who will be excluded from the controversial tax proposal on provident fund withdrawals.
The declaration also names Pak-based terror groups like LeT and JeM.
Sources in the know said the government would initiate talks with businesses, including Tatas, shortly for divesting its stake in the national carrier.
The Income Tax department has sent a detailed questionnaire to about 50 individuals and entities figuring in the list of those allegedly holding offshore assets in tax havens.
The Budget loosened the reins on public spending to drive growth.
Sitharaman said the government will bring in a new national education policy to transform India's higher education system into one of the best in the world.
The compensation would be met through levy of a cess called 'GST Compensation Cess' on luxury items and sin goods like tobacco, for the first five years.
A more vigilant Opposition and a more aware civil society including the media could have certainly helped keep a check on an unhealthy trend, says A K Bhattacharya.
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