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GST is always useful for a state like West Bengal, says Swapan Dasgupta
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta calls the 57th GST Council meeting very, very positive, highlighting ease o
GST reforms address 99% of rate, process issues, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The FM said the Council has also taken steps to make the movement of goods smoother by limiting inspections, detention a
The major news headlines of the day and more
The major news headlines of the day and more
GST Council meet: Relief for small biz, prosecution threshold raised to 5 cr, no power to arrest
GST Council scraps arrest power of tax officials, approves faster refunds: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, Oct 8: The high-powered GST Council on Thursday approved removing the arrest power of tax officials and raisi
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the GST Council has scrapped the arrest power of tax officers
GST Reform Winners 2026: The GST Council has greenlit key reforms intended to simplify compliance for businesses across
Nana Patekar: 7 underrated films of the veteran actor
Looking beyond the cop, gangster and the revolutionary, Nana embodied some more nuanced roles that gave a glimpse into a
One GST return a year? New scheme could ease compliance for 16 lakh small businesses
Small businesses selling only to consumers may soon have the option to file GST returns annually. The GST Council has ap
GST Council scraps arrest powers of GST officers, ups prosecution threshold to 5 crore
On input tax credit claims, the 57th GST Council decided to set up a Committee of Officers to examine how to protect a g
GST Council Drops Tax Officers
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has embarked on a transf
In Major Reform, GST Council Scraps Tax Officers' Arrest Powers
A taxpayer who files late, makes an error or delays payment will face recovery, interest and a proportionate penalty, bu
In the recent 57th GST Council meeting, West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta emphasized the crucial role of GST
GST Council Scraps Arrest Powers, Raises Prosecution Limit To Rs 5 Cr
Council also removes minimum punishment and cuts general penalty to Rs 10,000
Khauf Gang Associates Held In Jammu-Samba Operation
The Special Operations Group (SOG) of police arrested two alleged associates of the Khauf gang in Jammu and Samba, recov
GST Council allows ITC refunds on capital goods, services in major reform
The GST Council has approved refunds of accumulated tax credits on input services from November 1 and plant and machiner
GST Council ends GST officers' arrest powers; 10,000 limit for notices
GST Council ends GST officers' arrest powers; 10,000 limit for notices
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Season 3 : Watch the Official trailer from english Web series 'Percy Jackson & the Olympia
Nana Patekar: 7 moments that revealed the man behind the intense screen persona
Highlights From a feared gangster to a comic underworld boss, Nana Patekar played characters that were worlds apart His
Chennai nephrologist given lifetime contribution award
The award recognises Dr. Georgi Abrahams outstanding and longstanding contributions to nephrology, kidney care, medical
Key shooter in Punjab influencer Mad Sandhu's murder held by Gujarat Police
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 8 (IANS) The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested a man allegedly involved in the kill
GST Council Weighs Scrapping Arrest Powers, Decriminalizing Tax Offences
NEW DELHI, Oct 8: The GST Council on Thursday began deliberations on a broad set of reforms aimed at making the indirect
India, Cyprus discuss strengthening cooperation in shipping and technology, tourism connectivity
Digital Desk | Nicosia, Oct 8 (IANS) India and Cyprus on Thursday held discussions on expanding trade and investment; ad
India confident of achieving $1 trillion export target this fiscal: Piyush Goyal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India registered $863 billi
Israel says British Consulate in east Jerusalem ceases to function after dispute
Jerusalem, Oct 08: Israel said on Thursday that the British Consulate in east Jerusalem has ceased to function in that c
57th GST Council Meet Begins Under Nirmala Sitharaman
The council is discussing GST process reforms, input tax credit, refunds, registration and measures to ease compliance f
GST Council Kicks Off Meeting in Delhi to Discuss Next Phase of Reforms
The GST Council meeting in New Delhi focuses on streamlining processes and enhancing ease of doing business through prop
Court settles succession dispute of UK faith body
A COURT in London has settled a five-year succession dispute of a Hindu faith organisation which has a strong presence i
VFS Global, Malta Govt sign joint declaration to expand citizen services, skills development
VFS Global and the Government of Malta have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) to expand their longstanding part
Mad Sandhu, a social media influencer and an LGBTQ activist, was shot dead in Punjab's Amritsar last week.
Indian Food Ministry finds discrepancies in GST filings by sugar mills
Government initiates action against erring units, asks them to furnish further details from August 20-31
From 'Krantiveer' to 'Welcome', Nana Patekar's Most Memorable Dialogue
In Welcome, Uday Shetty is constantly caught between his gangster persona and the chaos created by his sidekick Majnu Bh
GST Council meet: Scrapping tax officers' arrest powers, decriminalisation among reforms on agenda
The proposed changes to the GST law would be implemented in a staggered manner beginning early next year
How art mail clubs are rekindling the love for post
Meet a few youngsters in Keralam who are finding joy in writing letters through art mail clubs on World Post Day (Octobe
The 57th GST Council meeting is set to consider major GST 2.0 reforms, including wider input tax credit eligibility, pro
Indias economy could double to over $8 trillion in a decade: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Indias economy could double in size to more than $8 trillion over the next decade
Manipur CM urges hill outreach for lasting peace, cites 1,200 crore GST loss
Manipur's Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh advocated for unity and dialogue among diverse communities to restore pe
GST Council Meeting Today: Critical Compliance Shifts CAs Must Track Now
The GST Council meets today in New Delhi. Discover the critical compliance updates, refund process changes, and input ta
Recruitment rules finalised, cabinet expansion after GST council meet: CM
Srinagar, Oct 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the long-awaited recruitment rules were almost ready an
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75, takes his last breath in Goa
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinemas most celebrated performers, has pa
57th GST Council meeting to be held in Delhi today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The 57th GST Council meeting -- to be chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala S
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Cabinet expansion within days: CM Omar
Srinagar, Oct 7:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the expansion of his council of ministers will take place
GST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council, meeting in New Delhi, is expected to propose significant reforms for tax admi
Hope SC proceedings will prevent voter deletions in J
J&K already victim of tampering through delimitation Recruitment rules almost ready, will be notified soon Cabinet ex
NBFC services to banks will attract 18% GST
The interest on the underlying loan will remain exempt from GST. The 18% levy will apply to the taxable service supplied
Little-known stops on the road to GST
Indirect-tax reform is still a work in progress, but from no tax on services to GST, India has come a long way since 197
Congress unity only for photo frame: Rajasthan BJP
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajasthan president Madan Rathore has taken a sharp dig
Manipur CM urges 36 communities to unite for peace, integrity and 'Viksit Manipur'
Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 7 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday called upon the state's 3
Young minds debate pollution, water conservation and climate change at Delhi Assembly
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Delhi Assembly witnessed an unusual yet inspiring session on Wednesday as chi
Livingston officials allow Pawn Shop film to continue in Montana
Livingston officials have voted to allow a controversial film to continue shooting in the southwest Montana town
GST Council to take up far reaching compliance reforms at Thursday meeting
The GST Council is expected to consider simpler compliance, faster refunds and changes to prosecution and arrest rules,
GST Council may clarify tax treatment of e-commerce logistics system
While the West Bengal Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (WBAAAR) denied the exemption to Flipkarts logistics model,
PM Modi thanks global leaders for congratulatory wishes on completing 25 years in governance
New Delhi [India], October 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to international leader
Indian envoy lauds community groups for their longstanding contribution to Hong Kong
Digital Desk | Hong Kong, Oct 7 (IANS) India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, interacted with representatives o
Prasoon Joshi calls PM Modi, a a Karmayogi as he completes 25 years of public service
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) The National Award-winning lyricist Prasoon Joshi has extended his warm wishes to PM
GST Rates May Be Reviewed Only Once a Year: What the Proposed Annual Change System Could Mean
India's Goods and Services Tax framework could see an important change in the way future rate revisions are considered.
Cabinet Reshuffle Likely After GST Council Meeting: CM Omar Abdullah
Consultations With Farooq Abdullah To Be Held After Delhi Visit; Assembly Session Had Delayed Exercise Srinagar, October
Cabinet Expansion Likely After GST Council Meet, Talks With Farooq Abdullah: CM Omar
Srinagar, Oct 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said a decision on the expansion of his Council of Ministers
US' University of Colorado Denver gets UGC nod to set up campus in Hyderabad
New Delhi, Oct 07: University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) has said it has received a letter of intent from the UGC to
GST Council meet: Industry seeks smoother refunds and fewer notices
As the GST Council prepares to meet, businesses want the next phase of reform to focus on getting stuck credit moving, r
Modi gave people confidence in a crisis, says Satya Kumar Yadav
The Health Minister cites the repeal of triple talaq, the abrogation of Article 370, GST reforms and Operation Sindoor a
After GST meeting, Ill consult Farooq Abdullah before taking Cabinet decision: Omar Abdullah
Cabinet Expansion After Consultations With Farooq Abdullah : CM Omar
Srinagar, Oct 7 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said administrative changes have been carried out a
GST Council to consider 17-day refund timeline, faster registrations
The GST Council is set to consider measures to speed up refunds and GST registrations, with a proposed 17-day refund tim
'Kick Out American Criminals': Japan Hits U.S. Troops With Curfew, Booze Ban After Woman Murder
A murder case involving a U.S. Marine in Okinawa has triggered sweeping restrictions on American forces, including a mon
Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra embrace parenthood for the second time: Blessed once again
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Bollywood star couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are set to embrace parentho
Japan PM Takaichi congratulates PM Modi on 25 years as head of govt, vows stronger FOIP partnership
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has extended her warmest congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on compl
GST Council meet: Tech industry seeks clarity on overseas branch, R&D exports
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming 57th GST Council meeting -- that was rescheduled for Thursd
57th GST Council Meeting: Key Updates on ITC, Refunds, and Arrest Powers to Watch
The 57th GST Council meeting is set for October 8, 2026. Discover the key agenda items, including potential changes to I
Nasscom flags 2 GST issues for services exports ahead of Council meet
Ahead of the GST Council meeting, IT-ITES industry body Nasscom has flagged two outstanding issues on services exports -
Cabinet celebrates Modis 25-year head of Govt run
New Delhi, Oct 6:The Union Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister NarendraModi on completi
Best of Opinion: Will GST Council meet give process reforms a push?
From India-US trade negotiations and Maharashtra's drought to GST simplification and public-capital governance, today's
Most GST refunds may be processed within 17 days
The GST Council intends to shorten the refund processing period to around 17 days for businesses. It will also work to a
Karnataka Chief Minister leaves for Delhi ahead of GST Council meeting
Sources said the visit could also provide an opportunity for Mr. Shivakumar to meet senior Congress leaders and discuss
J&K GCC Summit 2026: The Arithmetic of a Capability Centre
Ask the chief financial officer of a Global Capability Centre what it costs to run. The answer begins with people. Salar
GST Council to focus on auto refunds, swifter ITC, fewer notices
The government is preparing to transition the GST regime toward a trust-based tax administration. This shift includes in
Coming soon: Faceless assessment for businesses with CGST registrations
Move aims to address a key administrative problem faced by large businesses with operations spread across multiple locat
PM Narendra Modi at 25 years in governance: What sets him apart
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) From Gandhinagar to New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's quarter-century in
Giving a push to process reforms
Tomorrow's GST Council meeting may be less exciting, but no less important than the last one
MOSPI floats paper on expanding coverage of Index of Services Production
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) said on Tuesday t
How India-UK economic ties can expand at regional level
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The visit of a business delegation from the north of England to India offers an o
NASSCOM proposes structural rationalisation of GST norms for Head-to-Branch Office transactions
NASSCOM asked to delete the new definition of export that excludes services between establishments