'GST will increase the volume of taxation, there is no tax on tax and therefore makes goods, commodities and services little cheaper and far more convenient.'
Firing a fresh salvo at his former client, the senior counsel alleged that the Delhi chief minister had instructed him to use derogatory words against Jaitley.
Dubbing such incidents as "terrible", the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader, however, said that they are "rare" in a large country such as India.
Latest data from the Swiss National Bank showed that money parked by Indians in Swiss banks rose over 50 per cent to CHF 1.01 billion
Jaitley described his three priorities as: strengthening India's firewalls by ensuring macroeconomic stability and prudent fiscal management; driving growth through domestic demand; and reforms to boost economic opportunity.
Battle lines have already been drawn and the opposition has insisted on a debate on demonetisation.
His colleague and Law & IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the court has held that the purpose of issuing Aadhaar to all Indian citizens is legitimate and no surveillance is possible.
Move to strengthen market share and become more profitable.
BMS allies with breakaway faction of Congress-affiliated INTUC. This marks a new chapter in India's trade union movement
He said that non-ideological opportunistic coalitions always get trapped within their own contradictions.
The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.
Accusing Narendra Modi of engaging in "politics of lies", Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday challenged BJP's prime ministerial candidate to a debate as he stated that political discourse should move from individuals to issues affecting the country.
Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget in Parliament on Saturday.
While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley should not drop the ball on continuing the battle against black money and move towards digital transactions to reduce the preponderance of cash in the economy, says A K Bhattacharya.
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slammed Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde for accusing it and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of running terror training camps and said he should either prove it or apologise.
The Congress said arrogance of the BJP has touched its zenith as it turned 'blind' to farm distress.
Common people dishes out a wishlist for the finance minister.
Jaitley accuses Bharadwaj of interfering in criminal proceedings against Ottavio Quattrocchi in the Bofors case. \n
The prime minister was often seen vigorously thumping the desk, prompting his Cabinet colleagues and NDA MPs to follow suit.
The BJP leadership believes these parties are flexing their muscles in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls for better seat-sharing deals.
Bhartiya Janata Party secretary Arun Jaitley told media persons on Friday that the government of India was determined not to allow holding of IPL tournament till the last week of May.
If Jaitley is finalised for the First Citizen's post, Modi will have scored two strategic goals, reports Rajeev Sharma.
"Everybody knows in this country that I charge only the rich, but for poor people I do work free and the poor people are about 90 per cent of my clientele," he said.
The Budget has increased the limit of deduction for medical expenditure in respect of certain critical illness
Jaitley asserted that the party has become the central pole of Indian politics.
According to reports, eight hours have been allocated by the speaker for discussion on the tax reform bill.
'I am being treated for kidney related problems and certain infections that I have contracted,' he said in a tweet.
Even his critics say Thaawar Chand Gehlot is a man of delivery. 'If a task is assigned, he wins it over with political sagacity,' they say.
"It is about time that India and its institutions are protected from these 'institution wreckers'," said Jaitley.
Jaitley said recent developments have eroded the credibility of the CBI.
The finance minister hiked the total defence expenditure from Rs 203,672 crore in FY 2013-2014 to Rs 229,000 crore for FY 2014-2015. Though the increase appears substantial, it is insufficient to undertake the military modernisation necessary to meet the emerging threats, feels Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who is in Davos to showcase India as an investment destination at the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Wednesday promised India has a "lot in the pipeline" for global investors even as he plans to take up with Switzerland the issue of black money stashed in banks there.
Jaitley began his 10-day visit to the US on Wednesday.
The finance minister also termed Kanhaiya Kumar's speech, delivered following his release on bail, a "victory for us", saying he had gone to jail for raising anti-India slogans but came back to speak amid slogans of 'Jai Hind' and hoisting of the tricolour.
"How many more lies will be peddled to sustain a sinking dynast? India, certainly deserves better," Jaitley said.
Jethmalani said, "The reason behind it is he (Kejriwal) has spoken a lie. He has gone and said that I have not given any instructions, but fact is he did and I have them recorded."
It would be difficult to stick to the Budget numbers unless the departments are reined in their expenditure plans.
FM says government policies aim to contain inflation, spur growth.
Like 2017-18, govt will seek comments from the public at large, including Facebook and Twitter
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