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Supreme Court says Centre, states not bound to recommendations of GST council
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Supreme Court says Centre, states not bound to recommendations of GST council

An apex court bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud held that the Parliament intended that the 'recommendations of the GST Council will have persuasive value as India is cooperative federalism'

Winter Session of Parliament: Virtual washout on Day 3 after Congress protests PM's remarks on Manmohan Singh, stage walkout
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Winter Session of Parliament: Virtual washout on Day 3 after Congress protests PM's remarks on Manmohan Singh, stage walkout

The third day of the Winter Session of Parliament saw a stormy session along with some lively debates.

Ease of doing business: Implementation of GST will further boost India's ranking in future, say bankers
Business

Ease of doing business: Implementation of GST will further boost India's ranking in future, say bankers

The latest Ease of Doing Business report by the World Bank released today did not take into consideration the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 1 July, 2017.

Chennai multiplex strike against double taxation escalates; no Tamil films to release this Friday
Entertainment

Chennai multiplex strike against double taxation escalates; no Tamil films to release this Friday

No new Tamil films will release this week as the additional 10 per cent Local Body Entertainment Tax above the GST will allegedly disable the industry.

Government launches 'GST Rate Finder', an app on Android to find out GST rates
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Government launches 'GST Rate Finder', an app on Android to find out GST rates

The search can be made based on the description of goods or services, or HSN Code or heading number.

GST rollout in Jammu and Kashmir: Bill is an assault on state's special status, say separatists
India

GST rollout in Jammu and Kashmir: Bill is an assault on state's special status, say separatists

Separatist leaders Thursday termed the adoption of Goods and Services Tax (GST) as an "assault" on the special status of Jammu and Kashmir

Bihar Mahagathbandhan: Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad Yadav tell colleagues to restrain comments as Left brokers truce
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Bihar Mahagathbandhan: Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad Yadav tell colleagues to restrain comments as Left brokers truce

The Left parties have brokered a truce among the warring Bihar "Mahagathbandhan" partners following days of squabble triggered by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to support NDA presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind

Nokia 3 available for order online at Rs 9,499; Nokia 5, 6 launch may face issues due to GST
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Nokia 3 available for order online at Rs 9,499; Nokia 5, 6 launch may face issues due to GST

Nokia 3 became available online on Croma's website for Rs 9,499 and Nokia 5, 6 launch may be affected by GST.

Narendra Modi says GST roll out is historic, will set an example for rest of world
Business

Narendra Modi says GST roll out is historic, will set an example for rest of world

Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 1 July as "historic" and said that the world will witness how political parties of various ideological hues came together to usher in this major reform.

Amazon starts Smartphone sale, massive discount on iPhone 7, 6, SE, Lenovo Z2 and more
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Amazon starts Smartphone sale, massive discount on iPhone 7, 6, SE, Lenovo Z2 and more

Amazon has announced on 19 June, 2017 that they will start a new three-day sale on smartphones alongside discounts on other products like laptops.

GST Bill: Andhra Pradesh finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu says common man will not be burdened
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GST Bill: Andhra Pradesh finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu says common man will not be burdened

Kakinada: Andhra Pradesh finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu said the forthcoming uniform tax regime GST will not lead to any additional burden on the common man but will in the long run help the Centre and the states to increase revenue.

Cattle sale restrictions: Meghalaya Assembly moves resolution opposing Centre's order
India

Cattle sale restrictions: Meghalaya Assembly moves resolution opposing Centre's order

Meghalaya Assembly moved a resolution opposing Centre's order restricting the sale of cattle for slaughter, media reports said.

Manipur Assembly passes GST Bill; alcohol to be exempted from taxation
India

Manipur Assembly passes GST Bill; alcohol to be exempted from taxation

Manipur Assembly passed the Manipur Goods and Service Services Tax Bill 2017 on Monday at a specially convened session.

GST Bill passed in Himachal Pradesh Assembly
India

GST Bill passed in Himachal Pradesh Assembly

Himachal Pradesh in a special assembly session on Saturday unanimously approved the state Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill.

Uttar Pradesh legislature passes GST Bill unanimously
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Uttar Pradesh legislature passes GST Bill unanimously

The Uttar Pradesh legislature on Tuesday unanimously passed the UP Goods and Service Tax Bill 2017, paving the way for the Narendra Modi government to roll out the indirect tax regime from 1 July.

GST bill passed in Andhra Pradesh Assembly; state to incur loss of Rs 2,600 crore per annum
India

GST bill passed in Andhra Pradesh Assembly; state to incur loss of Rs 2,600 crore per annum

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu termed the GST as an "innovative change" that would bring in good results.

GST: Why Chidambaram is right in his warning to Arun Jaitley on a hurried 1 July rollout
Business

GST: Why Chidambaram is right in his warning to Arun Jaitley on a hurried 1 July rollout

There are five issues P Chidambaram has raised regarding the GST rollout; Arun Jailtey would do well listening to his predecessor's warnings

Nirmala Sitharaman, the minister of commerce and industry assures H-1B visa holders
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Nirmala Sitharaman, the minister of commerce and industry assures H-1B visa holders

The government is holding talks with the US administration over the H-1B visa issue and also working with the industries, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today.

Parliament LIVE: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi says version of events on killing of Muslim man by cow vigilantes in Alwar not true
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Parliament LIVE: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi says version of events on killing of Muslim man by cow vigilantes in Alwar not true

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday took up the four bills related to the GST, with the Opposition urging the government to insulate taxpayers from harassment and questioning how the new regime was "ideal" when 40 per cent of the revenue base of the GDP was kept out of its purview.

GST effect: Data suggests private education costs likely to go up by 2-3% if taxed under new regime
India

GST effect: Data suggests private education costs likely to go up by 2-3% if taxed under new regime

The provisions in the GST bill could be extrapolated to mean that private education in India would be liable to tax once GST becomes law.