The equalisation levy was introduced in June 2016, but not through an amendment in the Income Tax Act despite being a form of direct tax
Things may not go according to the script, and risks should be evaluated and minimized
Govt should elaborate its plan for rapid development
The Art 371(F) which accords special status to Sikkim is a permanent feature, the HSP spokesperson claimed
The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said there was a big padlock on his door and he had to "force himself" to come out and speak to the media
The meeting of the Congress's top decision-making body comes after the party took a stand against the government action, while Jyotiraditya Scindia and Janardan Dwivedi struck a divergent view
Modi hailed the approval as a "momentous occasion" in parliamentary democracy and said a new dawn awaits the state
Jaiveer Shergill supported the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 while criticising the BJP for how it was done
The region to hold its first investors' summit in October; many look at opportunities in the FMCG sector
The people of Kashmir will now be part of India and enjoy all the developments and other benefits with fellow citizens of the country
A number of Congress leaders across the country have gone against the party's stand in Parliament on abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir by supporting the Centre's move and a bill to bifurcate the state. The Congress has strongly opposed the move and the bill to bifurcate the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories. Senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi welcomed the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, saying even though it came late, a historical mistake had been corrected. His party colleague Deepender Hooda contended that the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir "is in the interest of national integrity". Mumbai Congress chief Milind Deora said it was "very unfortunate" that Article 370 was being converted into a "liberal vs conservative debate". "Parties should put aside ideological fixations & debate what's best for India's sovereignty and federalism, peace in J&K, jobs ..
Greater influx of labour and capital from rest of India will enable Kashmir and Kashmiris to come out of their economic rut
Gen Bajwa presided over the Corps Commanders Conference, which is the highest decision making forum of the army, held at General Headquarters on a single point agenda of Kashmir
The plea has been filed by advocate M L Sharma who claimed that the Presidential order was "illegal" as it was passed without taking consent from the state assembly
Although leaders had warned that the change would provoke unrest, the blackout and a heavy deployment of troops, including tens of thousands of additional soldiers, have helped rein in agitation
J&K has not had a govt for months and the Modi govt has consulted the governor who is its own representative. It has effectively consulted itself and it is hard to see how this is legal
The Committee to Protect Journalists in a statement expressed alarm over communication blackout in Jammu and Kashmir
Rajya Sabha on Monday approved a resolution revoking the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir and passed a Bill to split the state into two Union Territories.
Abrogating J&K's special status may face legal challenge
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