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Centre investing heavily in education, infrastructure in J&K: Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Monday said the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put Jammu and Kashmir on the highway of economic growth. The BJP leader also attacked the Gupkar alliance, accusing these parties of neglecting the development of higher education institutions and other infrastructure. "The Modi government has put the UT of Jammu and Kashmir on the highway of economic growth. We have not only ensured national integrity but also integrated the region with the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat vision," he told rallies for DDC polls in Rajouri district. He said that J-K will soon emerge as an educational hub. "The IIT, IIM, IIMC and AIIMS will expand educational opportunities for the youth," he said. He said that the BJP wants the youth of J-K to compete with the rest of India and achieve their aspirations. "Expanding infrastructure and investment in the state will provide them avenues for employment," he added. The union minister said that the BJP h

Legalising betting can check match-fixing, says MoS Finance Anurag Thakur

He made the remarks at an event hosted by ICICI Securities

Complete formalities for building of HP Central University soon: Thakur

The Union minister chaired a meeting of the district-level coordination and monitoring committee held at Dharamshala through video-conference from Delhi

NDA will form government in Bihar, Oppn will be defeated: Anurag Thakur

The BJP is committed to give free COVID-19 vaccine and the people of Bihar would be the first to get the vaccine, the Union minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs said

Aatmanirbhar mission to make India hub of manufacturing, services: Thakur

Under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat package, the government has identified certain sectors that will get a boost and introduced various schemes to benefit businesses, Thakur said

Delhi Riots: HC to hear plea on FIR against Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra

Delhi HC will on November 2 hear a petition filed by Brinda Karat challenging a trial court order which had dismissed her plea seeking registration of FIR against Anurag Thakur and Kapil Mishra

Ladakh to get more than 6th schedule benefits under Modi govt: Thakur

Allaying Ladakhis' fear of losing jobs and land, Anurag Thakur asserted that the Centre would provide more than what was there in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution

Over 380,000 firms struck off under companies law in 3 years: Govt

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur also said the term "shell company" is not defined under the Companies Act

Govt collects Rs 84,023 cr non-tax revenue in FY21 so far: Anurag Thakur

The central government has so far collected non-tax revenue of Rs 84,023.78 crore during the ongoing financial year, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur said on Sunday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Thakur said the total corporate tax collection so far during this financial year is Rs 95,533 crore, while the total GST collection in the current financial year is Rs 3,59,112 crore. "The total non-tax revenue collected by the Central Government, so far, during this financial year is Rs 84,023.78 crore (Provisional)," he said. Thakur said the total market borrowings of the central government so far this financial year stands at Rs 7.06 lakh crore. Replying to a separate question, Thakur said the overall expenditure of Government of India stood at Rs 10,54,209 crore as on July 31, 2020. He also listed out few expenditure items related to fighting COVID-19 pandemic, including Rs 8,575.17 crore under 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Syste

Net direct tax collections decline 31% in April-August FY21

The net direct tax collection in April-Augustwas 31.1 per cent lower on year-on-yearbasis at over Rs 1.92 trill, according to data provided by Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur in Lok Sabha

Opposition takes on govt over PM-CARES; Anurag Thakur hits back at Congress

Thakur charged Congress with alleged donations from government departments to trusts run by the Gandhi family members when the party was in power

PM-CARES Fund is registered trust unlike PMNRF, says Anurag Thakur

Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur on Saturday said that PM-CARES Fund has been registered under relevant provisions of law unlike PMNRF which is still not registered

Lok Sabha impasse ends as Anurag Thakur expresses anguish over his remarks

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Friday expressed anguish if his remarks made earlier in the day had hurt some members and following this, the Lok Sabha proceedings resumed after repeated adjournments

Worries as NPAs under Mudra scheme rise to 5% for public sector banks

The NPAs of public sector banks (PSBs) under the Mudra scheme stood at 4.9 per cent in 2019-20 - a big jump from 3.7 per cent in 2018-19 and 3.4 per cent in 2017-18

Some states against borrowing options to meet GST shortfall: MoS Finance

Some states have objected to the proposed borrowing plan of the Centre to fund the GST revenue shortfall and they are being requested to exercise either of the two options, Anurag Singh Thakur said

Impact of corporate tax rate cut to be felt in coming years: Anurag Thakur

Govt said the lowering of corporate tax rate has made India a globally competitive and favoured destination for investment and the impact of this landmark reform will be felt in the coming years

No proposal for raising FII limit in public sector banks to 49%: Thakur

There is no proposal for raising FII ceiling in public sector banks to 49 per cent from 20 per cent for capital mobilisation, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur informed the Lok Sabha

FDI inflow from China declines to $163.77 million in FY20: Anurag Thakur

There has been decline in foreign direct inflow from China in the last three years with FDI coming down to $163.77 million in 2019-20, Anurag Singh Thakur informed Lok Sabha

Need to strengthen corp governance; adopt best global practices: Thakur

There is a need to strengthen corporate governance and India Inc should look at adopting global best practices and benchmarks in the interest of consumers, MoS for Finance Anurag Thakur said

Govt determined to make income tax system seamless: Anurag Thakur

The government is determined to successfully implement an income tax system that is "seamless, painless and faceless", Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said on Thursday. He made the comments while responding to a tweet by former Union minister and Congress leader Milind Deora that if implemented well, the faceless assessment and appeal will make India a more business friendly nation. In a major overhaul of tax administration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled faceless tax assessment and appeals to reduce the scope for corruption and overreach by officials. "Dear Milind, I assure you, we are determined to successfully implement the vision laid out by PM @narendramodi of a "SEAMLESS", "PAINLESS" and "FACELESS" @IncomeTaxIndia system. I look forward to your feedback!," Thakur said in a tweet. Replying to the minister, Deora said, "Good to hear that, Anurag. It's been well received by Chartered Accountants & industry, especially MSMEs. Less tax litigation ...