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For outdoor media, the expenditure for GST advertisement stood at Rs 5,44,35,502, the bureau said in its RTI response dated August 9, 2018.

Govt spent Rs 132.38 crore on GST advertisements

Expenditure on GST advertisements through this bureau" on print media stood at Rs 1,26,93,97,121.

03 Sep 2018 10:26 AM

The government also approved procurement of 14 vertically launched short range missile systems. Of these, 10 systems will be indigenously developed.

Govt clears procurement of 111 naval helicopters at a cost of Rs 21,000 cr

The utility helicopters will be used in attack missions as well as for search and rescue and surveillance operations.

27 Aug 2018 9:38 AM

RBI paid interim dividend of Rs 10,000 crore at the insistence of the government to support fiscal position.

Reserve Bank to pay Rs 50,000 crore dividend to govt for FY18

The RBI made a dividend payout of Rs 30,659 crore for the financial year ended June 2017.

09 Aug 2018 8:51 AM

As an outcome of these investigations so far undisclosed foreign investment to the tune of Rs 1,532.88 cr has been detected.

Govt hopes to receive HSBC account data in 10 days

On the HSBC list, undisclosed income of Rs 8,448 crore was detected with a tax demand of Rs 5,447 crore.

08 Aug 2018 8:28 AM

Various ministries are hiring consultancy firms for inputs. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Govt officials ill at ease as private role in public policy rises

Senior govt officials said apart from high expenditure, hiring outside firms stunt the in-house competence of ministries.

07 Aug 2018 9:05 AM

The popular messaging app is under fire over abuse of its platform for circulation of fake news that have incited mob fury.

WhatsApp building a local team, including India head to check fake news

WhatsApp to bring more effective solutions to the table, to ensure greater "accountability and facilitate enforcement of the law.

06 Aug 2018 9:19 AM

Nissan continues to work with the government to resolve this matter,” a company spokesman said in a statement.

Nissan close to settling dispute with India over unpaid incentives

Nissan would drop the arbitration case against India once the settlement was agreed.

02 Aug 2018 8:27 AM

The auctions attracted 134 e-bids for 34 contact areas of the 46 offered.

Govt to launch 2nd oil, gas field auction on August 9

Of the 60 fields which will be up for auctions, 22 fields belong to ONGC, 5 to OIL and 12 are relinquished discovered fields.

30 Jul 2018 1:51 PM

Home ministry had constituted a panel to look into the issue of Indian passport holders obtaining duel citizenship as has been the case of Choksi. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Panel seeks changes in passport Act to prevent fraudsters from fleeing India

The law is aimed at quickly recovering losses to exchequer or PSBs in cases of frauds.

29 Jul 2018 10:41 AM

At the current market price, sale of 10 per cent in HUDCO and NBCC could fetch about Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 1,200 crore to the exchequer.

Govt plans HUDCO, NBCC, NTPC share sale; may raise Rs 5,900 crore

Cabinet has cleared up to 10 per cent stake sale in NBCC and HUDCO through OFS.

26 Jul 2018 3:32 PM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Over 35,000 cr deposited into farmers' accounts last year: MP CM

Kisan Mahasammelan organised here where he distributed approval letters to beneficiaries of various state and Central welfare schemes.

09 Jul 2018 2:38 PM

He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead. (Photo: AFP)

Boy falls while running out of his school, dies

Rai’s foot got stuck in something and he slipped and hurt his head.

07 Jul 2018 2:42 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

More women in government may reduce corruption

This research underscores the importance of women empowerment, their presence in leadership roles and their representation in government.

17 Jun 2018 12:54 PM

Under the PSC regime, oil firms are allowed to recover their cost first before earnings from blocks are shared with the government.

Govt plans to reward oil cos with additional exploration rights

Move to open up additional revenue opportunities for incumbent companies.

11 Jun 2018 9:02 AM

Total wheat procurement stood at 30.82 MT in 2017-18. (Photo: PTI)

Wheat procurement surpasses govt's target by 6.25 pc to over 34 MT

The government fixed higher target of 32 MT for this year in view of record output.

28 May 2018 3:16 PM

Govt keeps selling price of PDS grains unchanged for 1 more year: Paswan

Foodgrains via ration shops are supplied at a highly subsidised rate of Rs 3 per kg for rice, Rs 2 per kg for wheat.

18 May 2018 4:04 PM

The duty cut may be restored if crude and product prices fell subsequently and remained low for a longer period.

Centre may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel

Government faced strong criticism for holding on to higher duty on petrol and diesel to meet revenue.

14 May 2018 9:17 AM

The Waqf Board has earmarked 22 lands in Gurgaon belonging to mosques which have allegedly been encroached upon. (Photo: AP/Representational Image)

Land from near 19 mosques now encroachment free: Gurgaon admin

The administration has asked Waqf board officials to take legal action against encroachers who do not vacate its land.

09 May 2018 1:21 PM

Currency withdrawals in the January-March quarter were at Rs 1.4 lakh crore, about 27 per cent more than in the same quarter of 2016.

Currency hoarding on despite govt, RBI assurance

Currency in circulation has risen by 33 per cent year-on-year to Rs 18.9 lakh crore as of April 20.

26 Apr 2018 9:06 AM

Information of over 80 million Facebook users was allegedly harvested by data analytics and political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Govt sends second notice to Facebook, CA; seeks response by May 10

Facebook had admitted that nearly 5.62 lakh people in India were potentially affected by incident.

25 Apr 2018 3:53 PM

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