Arun Jaitley

GST Council Extends Return Filing Date, Defers Decision On Realty Tax

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 20, 2019

The GST Council has deferred a decision on tax rates on real estate and lottery till Sunday.

Imran Khan's Muscle-Flexing A Form Of Confession, Says Arun Jaitley

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Wednesday February 20, 2019

Imran Khan's statement on the Pulwama terror attack was a form of confession, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday, hours after the Pakistani Prime Minister declared that Islamabad would act against those responsible if India shares "actionable intelligence" but warned against any retaliatory action.

In Letter To Arun Jaitley, Manish Sisodia Seeks Postponement Of GST Meet

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 19, 2019

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday wrote to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, demanding postponement of GST Council meeting to be held through video-conference on Wednesday.

Before Polls, Centre's Move On Triple Talaq That Didn't Clear Parliament

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday February 19, 2019

The government on Tuesday re-issued an ordinance on the Triple Talaq Bill after it failed to clear parliament in the last session before the Lok Sabha elections due by May. "The cabinet has given its nod to the triple talaq ordinance," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today. Once signed by President Ram Nath Kovind, the triple talaq ordinance wil...

Kirti Azad, Suspended By BJP After Accusing Arun Jaitley, Joins Congress

India News | Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday February 18, 2019

Kirti Azad, suspended by the BJP three years ago, joined the Congress today and called it "gharwapsi (homecoming)", months before the national election due by May. Rahul Gandhi led the welcome squad as Kirti Azad, a former cricketer who was a part of the 1983 World Cup squad, joined the Congress.

Customs Duty On Goods From Pakistan Raised To 200% After Pulwama Terror Attack

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Sunday February 17, 2019

A day after withdrawing the 'Most Favoured Nation' (MFN) status granted to Pakistan in the wake ofthe Pulwama terror attack, India on Saturday hiked the basic customs duty on all goods imported from the neighbouring country to 200%.

Pak's "Most Favoured Nation" Status Scrapped After Pulwama: What It Means

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday February 15, 2019

After the worst terror attack on forces in Kashmir, in which 40 soldiers were killed, the government today decided to remove "Most Favoured Nation" privileges given to Pakistan and said it would take all steps to ensure the country's isolation globally.

"Soldiers Given Full Freedom": PM's Message To Pak After Pulwama Terror

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Saturday February 16, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today warned that those responsible for the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF soldiers were killed would pay a "very heavy price" and had made a "big mistake".

Centre Says Will Ensure Pak Isolation, Ends 'Most Favoured Nation' Status

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Friday February 15, 2019

A day after over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in the deadliest terror attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top ministers held a security review meeting. PM Modi said those behind the terror attack would pay a "very heavy price" and had made a "huge mistake". Union Minister ...

Arun Jaitley Back As Finance Minister, Attends Meet On Pulwama Attack

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday February 15, 2019

Arun Jaitley, who had passed on the charge of the Finance Ministry while receiving medical treatment in US, has resumed office.

"Terrorists Will Be Given Unforgettable Lesson": Arun Jaitley On Pulwama Attack

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday February 14, 2019

Terrorists responsible for the attack on a CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama today that killed nearly 40 personnel and left dozens injured will be given "unforgettable lesson" for their heinous act, Union Minister Arun Jaitley said in a tweet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is returning to New Delhi from D...

"No Words Enough": Politicians Across Parties Condemn Pulwama Attack

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday February 14, 2019

Politicians from across parties expressed their shock at the terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama today in which nearly 40 soldiers were killed and dozensinjured.

"Finance Secretary Not Involved In Rafale": Arun Jaitley Defends Auditor

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday February 13, 2019

Union minister Arun Jaitley today rubbished Congress accusations of the Comptroller and Auditor General being "complicit in the irregularities" of the Rafale deal, saying Rajeev Mehrishi was in no way associated with the decision-making process on the fighter jets.

"Mahajhootbandhan" On Rafale Exposed By Auditor Report: Arun Jaitley

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday February 13, 2019

Union Minister Arun Jaitley today hit back at the Congress and other opposition after their scathing attack of the government over the Rafale fighter jet deal and the national auditor's report on it. He tweeted the "Mahajhootbandhan(grand lies alliance)" stands exposed by the report, which reaffirms the dictum that truth shall prevail.

How Many Rafale Lies To Save "Sinking Dynasty", Asks Arun Jaitley

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Tuesday February 12, 2019

Amid bitter exchanges between the Congress and the BJP over the Rafale jet deal, Union Minister Arun Jaitley launched a blistering attack on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi