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Gadkari directs NHAI to issue free FASTags at toll booths until Dec 1

Almost 90 per cent toll plazas are ready with FASTag infrastructure as of now and only some new toll plazas will face teething issues, the minister said

Phased prohibition takes off as AP aims to eliminate all bars by 2024

After reducing retail outlets by 20% to 3,500 for the new excise year starting October 2019, state govt last week issued orders to cut down on the number of bars by 40% after new bar licenses are issu

RBI revises framework on currency swap arrangement for SAARC countries

The framework provides certain concessions for swap drawals in Indian rupee, the RBI said

Chhattisgarh to procure paddy at MSP, compensate farmers separately

Move follows Centre's refusal to buy grain from states paying more than minimum support price; state govt had purchased paddy at Rs 2,500 a quintal last year

J-K bank Chairman Parvez Ahmad removed, R K Chibber given temporary charge

Chibber will replace Ahmad, who was appointed in 2016 as the chairman of the bank

No difference of opinion, GST to be implemented soon in J&K: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh assures of GST implementation within next 3-4 days in J&K

Traders, civil society groups set up new panel to oppose GST passage in J&K

GST goes against the letter and spirit of the autonomy of the state says convener Siraj Ahmad

Opposition creates ruckus in J&K assembly over passage of GST bill

Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in the country where the GST has not been implemented so far

GST crosses J&K hurdle, Assembly passes implementation resolution amid din

Resolution moved by state Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu, was adopted through a presidential order

Rajya Sabha passes Bill on protection of rights of transgenders

The Lok Sabha had passed the Bill on August 5 this year

Reporting child marriages may become mandatory, govt mulling changes in law

According to the NFHS 2015-16 data, nearly eight per cent girls in the age group of 15-19 had already become mothers or were pregnant at the time of the survey

UP govt introduces blockchain to allow trading of surplus solar power

State power utilities UPPCL and UPNEDA have launched an ambitious pilot in select government buildings in Lucknow that have installed rooftop solar power plants

Commerce min seeks views of other departments on national logistics policy

he government wants to formulate the policy as the sector's growth is critical to boost exports and economic growth

Possession, sale of imported fireworks illegal: Commerce Ministery

Commerce and industry ministry said information about possession or sale of illegal fireworks may be reported to the nearest police station for suitable action

Govt may allow services units in SEZs to accept payments in rupee: Report

The proposal is aimed at promoting the growth of IT units in special economic zones (SEZs)

Credit outreach: UP govt to launch 'loan melas' for MSMEs in December

MSMEs accounted for 80% of state's exports worth Rs 1.14 trillion in FY19

India Ratings pegs India's GDP growth in Q2 at 4.7%; FY20 forecast at 5.6%

Second-quarter GDP numbers are likely to be announced on Friday

AIIMS doctors take a cue from JNU, oppose govt's plans to hike MBBS fee

AIIMS RDA opposed the proposal, saying it strongly supports quality and affordable education for all sections of the society

DCC may discuss proposal to conduct spectrum auction in December meeting

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Jio had urged the government to reduce the price, following which the matter went to the regulator for a review.

Govt lists activities that will not qualify for lower corporate tax scheme

Software development, book printing, mining, conversion of marble blocks and bottling of gas into cylinders are excluded from the definition of manufacturing