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Massive farm loan waiver upsets Yogi's fiscal math

UP defers 7th Pay Commission payout of Rs 7,000 crore

Less accidents, more aftershocks for Railways in 2017

The worst accident in 2017 was derailment of Kalinga Utkal Express near Khatauli in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh that snuffed out the lives of 23 people and left 156 injured

Over 4,300 insolvency petitions filed before NCLT since inception in May

The report said around 470 cases admitted by the NCLT are at various stages of the insolvency process

Why train travel during festivals could cost you more

They have also suggested that 10-30 per cent discount be offered for first leg as well as the last leg vacant berth

213 railway projects report cost overrun of Rs 1.61 lakh crore

As many as 213 railway projects are facing total cost overrun of Rs 1.6 lakh crore, as per the flash report of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Tax defaulters can't hide from I-T notices anymore. Here's why

Taxman has got multiple options to find an "untraceable" or hiding assessee

US wants security pact for sharing technology with India's private sector

Washington is asking New Delhi to sign an annexure to GSOMIA that would cover the Indian private sector

Changing times: Bringing jobs and hope to the hills

A BITS-Pilani alumnus is stemming the tide of migration to cities and ushering in social change in Uttarakhand in the process, writes Anjuli Bhargava

Report finds CCI procedures lacking

It adds that on average 46 per cent of appeals pending before the appellate tribunal at the beginning of a given year remain unresolved for over 12 months

Coal India ups production; stocks in power plants to ease by January

The Central Electricity Authority guidelines state that power plants need to maintain 22 days of coal stock

Open to suggestions on Aadhaar: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said the Aadhaar Act, which gave legal backing to the programme in 2016, had substantial provisions to ensure privacy

Govt to file review petition against SC order on MRP issue

SC had said that the government cannot enforce sale of mineral water on their MRPs in hotels and restaurants as the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976 does not apply

GST: Govt allows companies to paste MRP stickers till March, 2018

In last GST council meeting, GST rates have been reduced for about 200 items. So, we have decided to extend the December deadline to March 2018, Paswan said

Fintech start-ups tap small-town users

Deeper Internet penetration and a digital boost from the government has helped fintech companies find a larger audience across the country

Body cams for traffic police, proposes panel

itin Gadkari said he expects the bill to be passed in the current session

Rising input price to increase fertiliser subsidy

So far in FY18, production of urea has been lower compared with last year

IRFC hopes to raise Rs 1,000 crore from Capital Gains bonds

Aims at listing by financial year-end or Q1 of FY19

With GST, Bangladesh enters Indian garments market

Industry sources say many RMG retailers in the organised sector have started procuring from Bangladesh in a big way

Why the Congress will continue to lose elections

The disheartening contrast between Modi's ruthless will to win at any cost and Rahul's tepid, fumbling leadership being passed off as 'gentlemanliness'

Govt open for improvements to boost Aadhaar privacy framework: Arun Jaitley

The government would always remain open for any further improvements which strengthens Aadhaar, FM said