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President hands over free LPG connection under Ujwala scheme

President hands over free LPG connection under Ujwala scheme

Sat, Jul 15, 2017

In May last year, the government embarked on a drive to provide free cooking gas connection to 5 crore women from poor households in three years with a view to reduce the use of polluting fuels such as wood and dried cow dung that, according to the World Health Organization, causes 1.3 million premature deaths in India every year.

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Govt to rehearse GST-launch in Parliament tomorrow

Govt to rehearse GST-launch in Parliament tomorrow

Tue, Jun 27, 2017

The rehearsal, scheduled to be held at 10 PM, may be supervised by either Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar, his deputies Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and S S Ahluwalia, or Secretary Rajiv Yadav.

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Essel Group's 90 years celebrations event to go on air on May 21

Essel Group's 90 years celebrations event to go on air on May 21

Sat, May 20, 2017

Essel Group will broadcast its recently held 90 years celebrations event across all Zee Entertainment channels on May 21, Sunday, at 5 pm.

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Essel Group turns 90! Dr Subhash Chandra donates Rs 5000 crore to DSC Foundation

Essel Group turns 90! Dr Subhash Chandra donates Rs 5000 crore to DSC Foundation

Mon, May 15, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has had a tradition where successive generations take family values forward, and contribute to the family by adding their capacities and capabilities. 

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Essel Group celebrates 90 years of completion today

Essel Group celebrates 90 years of completion today

Sun, May 14, 2017

Essel Group will celebrate its 90 years of completion on Sunday evening in New Delhi and the event will be attended by prime minister Narendra Modi, president Pranab Mukherjee and railway minister Suresh Prabhu, among others. 

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RERA Act: Here are 10 key benefits for home buyers

RERA Act: Here are 10 key benefits for home buyers

Mon, May 08, 2017

To address grievances of home buyers often cheated by real estate developers, the government implemented the RERA Act on May 1 this year, find out what are the key benefits of the RERA Act.

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India launches South Asia Satellite GSAT-9, a big stride in regional connectivity

India launches South Asia Satellite GSAT-9, a big stride in regional connectivity

Sat, May 06, 2017

The Indian government on Friday launched South Asia Satellite GSAT-9 with an aim to provide the one and half billion people of the region with better communication, weather forecasting and tele-medicine. 

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President Mukherjee nod to NPA Ordinance, more teeth to RBI to deal with defaulters

President Mukherjee nod to NPA Ordinance, more teeth to RBI to deal with defaulters

Sat, May 06, 2017

President Mukherjee nod to NPA Ordinance, more teeth to RBI to deal with defaulters

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New NPA norms give more power to RBI to settle bad loans but is it that easy?

New NPA norms give more power to RBI to settle bad loans but is it that easy?

Fri, May 05, 2017

As per the new rules, under Section 35AA - the central bank is entitled to issue directions to any banking company or banking companies to initiate insolvency resolution process in respect of a default under the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

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Here's a view of Banking ordinance assented by President to tackle banks' NPA crisis

Here's a view of Banking ordinance assented by President to tackle banks' NPA crisis

Fri, May 05, 2017

The draft published on Gazette of India said, “Whereas the stressed assets in the banking system have reached unacceptably high levels and urgent measures are required for their resolution.”

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President gives nod to ordinance on banks' non-performing assets

President gives nod to ordinance on banks' non-performing assets

Fri, May 05, 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee has given his nod to the ordinance dealing with the banking sector`s non-performing loans and the amendment to the Banking Act, television channels reported on Friday.  

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Rajya Sabha passes Payment of Wages Amendment Bill; here’s all you need to know

Rajya Sabha passes Payment of Wages Amendment Bill; here’s all you need to know

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

The Payments of Wages amendment bill was passed by the upper house of parliament on February 8, a day after the Lok Sabha passed it. The bill was introduced in the lower house of Parliament on January 17 of this year and sought to change the way employers pay their employees in India.

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Over Rs two lakh crore sanctioned under Mudra scheme: President Pranab Mukherjee

Over Rs two lakh crore sanctioned under Mudra scheme: President Pranab Mukherjee

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

 President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the government has provided over Rs two lakh crore through 5.6 crore loans sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.

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Modi, Trump discuss South Asia security; will stand together to fight terror

Modi, Trump discuss South Asia security; will stand together to fight terror

Wed, Jan 25, 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee invited Trump to visit India when he congratulated him on assuming the presidency. 

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Budget on Feb 1, no announcements for poll bound states

Budget on Feb 1, no announcements for poll bound states

Wed, Jan 18, 2017

"Budget presentation on February 1 is a done deal, we will not make any specific announcement for poll-bound states," a top source said.

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Full Text: 10 things President Pranab Mukherjee's said on demonetisation

Full Text: 10 things President Pranab Mukherjee's said on demonetisation

Fri, Jan 06, 2017

President of India Pranab Mukherjee delivered his address to Governors and Lt. Governors via video conferencing on January 5, 2017 where he gave his views on demonetisation and Indian economy. 

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Take extra care to lessen suffering of poor post note ban, says president Pranab Mukherjee

Take extra care to lessen suffering of poor post note ban, says president Pranab Mukherjee

Thu, Jan 05, 2017

Extra care must be taken to alleviate sufferings of the poor triggered by economic slow down which has become unavoidable post demonetisation, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday.

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Know everything about Agni-V missile that India test-fired today

Know everything about Agni-V missile that India test-fired today

Mon, Dec 26, 2016

India on Monday has successfully test-fired intercontinental surface-to-surface nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-V from the Abdul Kalam Island in the Odisha state.  

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Amma dies, Chennai shuts down all ops

Amma dies, Chennai shuts down all ops

Tue, Dec 06, 2016

One day ‘state mourning’ was declared in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday by Union government, to pay respects to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, J Jayalalitha. Infosys Chennai, closed all operations today so as to observe one day of mourning.

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Income Tax return filing date extended to October 17

Income Tax return filing date extended to October 17

Mon, Sep 12, 2016

Earlier the due date of filing I-T returns were on September 30. 

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