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The party will also work to win all the 29 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the 2019 general election, Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar said. (Photo: PTI)

Not in favour of continuing with MGNREGA forever: Tomar

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar appreciated women self help groups for providing employment in rural areas.

17 July 2019 3:46 PM IST

Singapores DBS Group Holdings Ltd said it expects a strong performance this year, after it reported a record high net profit for the first quarter.

Govt may cap overseas borrowing at USD 5 billion this year: Report

DBS Bank suggested hiking the cap on foreign funds' investment in domestic debt is a better option.

17 July 2019 3:29 PM IST

The needless controversy between the government and the RBI is a direct consequence of economists without any practical experience in administering policies at a high level being inducted to executive positions.

Jalan panel finalises report on RBI capital; surplus transfer to govt...

The panel has finalised its report and no further meeting will take place, sources said after the meeting concluded...

17 July 2019 2:18 PM IST

Though Dubai depends less on oil income, fluctuations in crude oil prices have affected all sectors of its economy. The slowdown took its toll on the small and unorganised sectors in the form of unpaid outstanding dues for companies, unpaid wages for workers and large scale job losses.

Crude oil prices up on firm global cues

Analysts said the rise in crude oil futures was largely in tandem with a firm trend in global market.

17 July 2019 12:49 PM IST

Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday inaugurated Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana here on Sunday.

No plan to completely ban petrol and diesel vehicles: Dharmendra...

NITI Aayog has reportedly proposed that after 2030, only electric vehicles should be sold in India.

17 July 2019 12:39 PM IST

Mahajan, the co-convenor of Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM). (Photo: DC/G N Jha)

RSS' economic wing says India should not issue foreign currency bonds

Swadeshi Jagran Manch will campaign against the plan by convening meetings of influential economists.

17 July 2019 9:52 AM IST

The Income Tax (IT) department on Wednesday announced that a dress code is being imposed upon its employees through the rollout of Operation Dress Code.

No change in ITR forms, only utility software updated: CBDT

IT Dept issued a statement saying the updating process of these forms' utility software does not hamper filing of...

16 July 2019 10:10 PM IST

Union minister Piyush Goyal borrowed the phrase to hit back at the Congress chief for a tweet targeting him over corruption allegations. (Photo: File)

No changes planned in multi-brand FDI policy: Piyush Goyal

On multi-brand retail we are very clear as of now it's a 49 pc restriction for foreign investment, Goyal said.

16 July 2019 7:23 PM IST

Direct tax collection in the fiscal year just ended has exceeded the targets with a record 6.84 lakh income tax returns being filed, officials said today.

Who all have to file their income tax returns

You need to file ITR if your gross total income (excluding deductions) surpasses the exemption limit.

16 July 2019 3:54 PM IST

Mauritius is compliant with all OECD norms, including the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Will India's tax on the rich hit foreign investment inflows?

Investors are threatening to pull funds from India unless rules are amended so that they won't take a tax hit.

16 July 2019 9:15 AM IST

'No export incentives in Budget may be part of govt's plan to phase...

(The government) has not provided specific proposals to boost exports, said PwC's Sandeep Ladda.

15 July 2019 6:11 PM IST

Cotton crops have been badly affected by inferior seeds.

Govt plans to tweak PMFBY; to make crop insurance voluntary to all...

Among key changes, the ministry has suggested making the scheme voluntary to all farmers including loanee farmers.

15 July 2019 5:50 PM IST