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JeM chief Masood Azhar a bad guy, should be declared global terrorist: US

China blocked a bid at the UN to list Pathankot terror attack mastermind as a designated terrorist.

Aadhaar necessary to file I-T returns: Madras HC rejects exemption plea

Madras HC mandates linkage of Aadhaar with I-T returns, rejects plea seeking exemption

Demonetisation a watershed moment in Indian history: Jaitley on note ban anniversary

'The loot is what happened in 2G scam and allocation of coal blocks, whereas demonetisation was an economic exercise based on ethical and moral rationales,' the FM said

Black day vs anti-black money day: BJP, Opposition face off over note ban

Manmohan Singh said if anyone benefited demonetisation, GST, it was China whose imports to India grew by 23% in just 1 year

One year of demonetisation: Hits and misses

From shortage of new banknotes to uncalibrated ATMs to people suddenly finding themselves standing for hours in queues, India started feeling the pinch

USIBC open to taking part in totalisation talks

Senior diplomatic sources aware of the developments told Business Standard that the two governments were at loggerheads on the issue

Demonetisation was a monumental blunder, GST hastily implemented: Manmohan

Demonetisation has proved to be a mere bluster to reap political dividends, the former PM said

India more attractive to do biz than WB ranking suggests: Arvind Panagariya

He said the country as a place for business was a lot more attractive than its ranking suggests

'Wilful defaulters' barred from taking back insolvent companies

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India made norms strict for others bidding for insolvent companies

Preference for wheat, rice limiting Punjab farmers' incomes

Moreover, the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of Punjab at constant prices has risen by just 11.6 per cent in the six years to 2015-16

GST advisory panel receives 700 representations on industry woes

Some of its recommendations may be taken up by the Council meeting in Guwahati

India Inc foreign borrowings down 40 per cent

No new capacity addition is planned for 2018 and capital expenditure plans are on hold

Change 28% slab to 18%: Amit Mitra

Mitra argued that the consumer items under the 18 per cent bracket should be brought under the 12 per cent

Only luxury and 'sin' items could be left in highest slab

12 and 18 per cent slabs could be merged in the future: FinMin official

One year of demonetisation: Note ban helped expedite gold reforms

Despite follow-up measures, jewellery demand increased, wholesale trade fell in line

Telcos keen on providing internet to gram panchayat via BharatNet last-mile

Airtel has shown interest for 10,000 GPs, for taking 1 Gbps connectivity on lease

One year of demonetisation: Banks see cost benefit from digital push

Demonetisation and implementation of the goods and services tax has also led to formalisation in the economy

One year of demonetisation: Govt plans phase-2 of digital payment push

As per RBI data, 933 crore electronic transactions have taken place in the country, amounting to Rs 12.13 lakh crore, between November 2016 and September 2017

Finance ministry seeks explanation from others on underspent funds

Among the bigger ministries, telecom and power have badly underspent: Sources

One year of demonetisation: Kirana stores, consumers take cashless route

63% of retailers in rural areas plan to use a cashless system, a study said