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Not taken into confidence for faceless assessment scheme: Tax officers

In a letter to the CBDT Chairman P C Mody, the association has highlighted the unease among 97 per cent of the I-T department workforce with respect to the implementation of the scheme

Policy influencers: How SJM, CAIT have impacted Modi's economic road map

The SJM lobbied vigorously against the RCEP that culminated in an 11-day national protest in October 2019

'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' also means 'making for the world', says PM Modi

In his Independence Day speech from Red Fort, PM Modi says corona crisis not so big as to halt India's juggernaut, invokes 'Vocal for local' mantra of self-reliance, launches digital health mission

Modi's tenure underscores his political maturity: BJP chief Nadda

Noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has served the longest tenure as an elected head of a government, including his term as chief minister

Experts give taxpayers' charter a thumbs up, want govt to walk the talk

Say more needs to be done to develop trust between assessees and authorities

Organic e-commerce platform to directly link farmers with retail: Govt

The organic ecommerce platform 'Jaivikkheti' is being strengthened for directly linking farmers with retail as well as bulk buyers, the agriculture ministry said on Thursday.

Draft EIA in 22 languages: SC stays contempt plea in HC against Centre

The Supreme Court Thursday stayed contempt proceedings against the Centre for alleged "willful disobedience" of a judicial order

Govt panel moots 2 formats for business responsibility reporting by firms

This would help better reflecting the 'intent and scope of reporting requirement,' the report said

Centre releases Rs 6,000 cr in revenue deficit grant to 14 states

The amount released would provide additional resources to states during the coronavirus crisis

Invoking self-reliant India, govt bans import of 101 defence items

Modi endorsed the new import embargoes from his own Twitter account

New defence measures a game changer for indigenous firms: India Inc

Chief executive officers (CEOs) of defence companies said if the plan is implemented well, this will help India become a net exporter

Defence minister Rajnath singh to launch 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Saptah' today

The event will be held at 3.30 pm, the defence minister's office tweeted on Sunday night

Govt begins probe into Chinese shareholding in rig operations in India

Fresh guidelines will be issued to make them much more stringent for strategic sectors, say sources

PM to present new outline for a self-reliant India on Aug 15: Rajnath Singh

"Our government will not allow any harm to India's self respect and sovereignty at any cost," the defence minister said

Crowded villages show why coronavirus cases are surging in rural India

Emerging rural hotspots, where health care infrastructure is fragile and living conditions are already difficult, pose a challenge to the government

Rollback time: What didn't work for govts earlier will not work even now

Long discarded policies like deficit monetisation, loan restructuring, higher tariffs and import licensing had not yielded great results even the first time around, points out T N Ninan

Modi govt committed to holistic development of weavers: Amit Shah

In a series of tweets, Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'vocal for local' will surely boost the morale of the handloom sector

Centre directs CBI to initiate probe into Sushant Singh Rajput's death

A copy of the notification has been sent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) asking it to probe the case

Centre says up to 75 cr beneficiaries got free grains under PMGKAY

Union Food Ministry on Wednesday said free foodgrains under PMGKAY were distributed via ration shops to up to 75 crore beneficiaries during April-June period.

Govt taking multiple steps to reduce high logistics cost: Minister

The government has initiated multiple steps to reduce high logistics cost, including strengthening inland waterways, Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday