Press Council

GSTN App To Be Launched This Week, Says Chief Prakash Kumar

Business | Press Trust of India | Monday October 23, 2017

"A separate online app for claiming Integrated GST refunds for August and September would be made available on GSTN portal this week," said the portal's Chief Executive Officer.

For BJP, Another Row Over Film 'Mersal' After Leader Says He Saw It Online

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 23, 2017

The controversy over Vijay-starrer "Mersal" continued today, with actor Vishal taking exception to senior BJP leader H Raja's reported remarks that he had watched the movie online. Referring to Raja's remarks, reported in a section of the media, Vishal, head of the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) and general secretary of the South Indian Artist...

Key To Getting India On Security Council Is 'Not To Touch Veto': Nikki Haley

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 18, 2017

The key to India becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council is "not to touch the veto", US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has said as she identified Russia and China as the two global powers against changes in the current structure of the Security Council

Government Film Body Stand Off In Tamil Nadu Ends, Tax Cut To Eight Per Cent

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

The week-long stand off between the film industry bodies and the government over entertainment tax ended today with the State cutting tax to eight per cent from ten and regulating prices of tickets to cinema halls.

Ireland To Play Maiden Test Against Pakistan

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

Ireland and Afghanistan became full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in June.

Strong Case To Bring Real Estate Into GST Ambit, Says Arun Jaitley

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

Move to benefit consumers who will only have to pay one "final tax" on whole product, says finance minister.

India-China Yoga College Opens Admission To Masters Programme

Education | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 10, 2017

India-China Yoga College was jointly set up by Yunnan Minzu University and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations in 2015.

Sharad Yadav's National Council Meeting 'Illegal': JD(U)

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 9, 2017

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) today said a national council meeting held by rebel party leader Sharad Yadav was "illegal" as he did not have the right to convene it in view of a recent Election Commission (EC) decision.

Exporters' Pending GST Refunds To Be Cleared In Two Months, Says Government

Press Trust of India | Sunday October 8, 2017

Over the next six months no tax will be levied on exports, the GST Council decided on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Says Changes Have Made GST 'Even Simpler'

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 7, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday said the GST has become "even simpler" after GST Council's recommendations and that it is in line with the government's constant endeavour to safeguard citizens' interests and ensure India's economy grows.

India Inc, Exporters Welcome GST Council Decisions

Press Trust of India | Friday October 6, 2017

Now Small and Medium enterprises with annual turnover of Rs 1.5 crore will be allowed to file quarterly returns

GST Council Meeting Focused On Small Scale Businesses, Exporters, Says Arun Jaitley: Highlights

India News | Saturday October 7, 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addressed a press conference on GST relief measures.

Sensex Surges Over 200 Points, Nifty Firm Above 9,950

Press Trust of India | Friday October 6, 2017

The Nifty regained the 9,950 mark. Expectations built up that Friday's meeting of the GST Council may provide some relief to exporters and SMEs in terms of faster refunds and compliance.

GST Council Meet On Friday May Provide Some Relief To Exporters

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

The Council is likely to recommend some relaxation for exporters so that their working capital, which is locked up in refunds is released, officials said.

No More Protests At Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Orders Green Court

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi government to immediately stop all protests at the Jantar Mantar area in the national capital. It also instructed the New Delhi Municipal Council to remove all temporary structures, loud speakers and public address systems from the stretch of the road situated near Connaught Place.

Chintapurni Medical College: Punjab Officials Meet MCI For Shifting Of Students To Other Colleges

Education | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 4, 2017

Senior officials of the Punjab government today met the Medical Council of India (MCI) officials to work out the modalities for shifting of students of the Chintapurni Medical College in Pathankot to other colleges.

Centennial Pride: Patna University Turns 100

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 1, 2017

It was on October 1, 1917 that the Patna University Act passed by the then Imperial Legislative Council, came into effect, turning the long-cherished dream of the province into a reality.

UN Security Council Must Use Sanctions Against Terror Funding In Afghanistan: India

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 26, 2017

India has asked the UN Security Council to use sanctions regime as a weapon against terror funding in Afghanistan and support the strengthening of the war-torn country's sovereignty and stability threatened by terrorist safe havens across the borders in Pakistan.

India Seeks Zero Tolerance Against Terrorist Safe Havens: Syed Akbaruddin

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 26, 2017

India has urged the UN Security Council to ensure that the first and foremost duty of international community is to ensure that the forces of terrorism and extremism do not find sanctuaries and safe havens anywhere and at any level.

Industry Body Seeks Extension Of Time For Filing GST Returns

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

The GST Council has already extended the last date for filing final returns to October 10.

Bhutan Backs India's Bid For Permanent UN Security Council Membership

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 22, 2017

Countries like India and Japan, Brazil and Germany must be given permanent seats in the UN Security Council, Bhutan today said as it backed reforms in the world body to revitalise and strengthen it.

Elected To Legislative Council Yogi Adityanath, KP Maurya Resign From Lok Sabha

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Days after being elected to the state legislative council, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya today resigned as Lok Sabha members.

G4 Countries Seek Early Reform Of UN Security Council

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Foreign Ministers of G4 countries, including India, have called for an "early reform" of the UN Security Council and expansion of its permanent and non-permanent members at a meeting on the sidelines of the annual General Assembly Sessions of the United Nations

GST Council To Meet On October 6, May Dole Out Sops To Exporters

Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 19, 2017

The GST Council meet was scheduled to be held on October 24 but was preponed in view of the engagements following Diwali festival.

GST On Petrol, Diesel Requires Wider Discussion: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said the issue of implementing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on petrol and diesel requires a wider discussion in the GST Council.

Ban On Masood Azhar, Security Council Seat Top India's List At UN Meet

India News | Written by Namrata Brar | Sunday September 17, 2017

India is expected to press for ban on Jaish-e Mohammad chief Masood Azhar at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, indicated Syed Akbaruddin, India's ambassador to the UN. Last year, China had blocked India's efforts for a ban on the terror chief at the UN. But at the summit of BRICS - a block of emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, Ind...

ICC Rules Out 'Miraculous' Return of International Cricket to Pakistan

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 16, 2017

Richardson, who attended the second T20I, said the reason behind staging the Independence Cup was to show that it is possible to safely host a tournament in Pakistan.

Can't Force India To Play Bilateral Series Against Pakistan: ICC

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 14, 2017

ICC Chief Executive (CEO) Dave Richardson has made it clear that the sport's governing body cannot force India to play bilateral matches with Pakistan.

TTV Dhinakaran Faction Moves Election Commission Against Sasikala Ouster

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 14, 2017

Representatives of ousted AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran today approached the Election Commission (EC) and urged it to declare as invalid the party's general council meeting in which his aunt Ms VK Sasikala was removed as general secretary.

Sidelined Leader Dhinakaran Plays Down AIADMK Decision To Sack VK Sasikala

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 12, 2017

Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran today sought to play down the unified AIADMK's decision annulling the appointment of his aunt VK Sasikala as interim party chief, indicating that court could have a final say on the matter.