After an eight-hour debate, the Lok Sabha passed four Goods and Services Tax-related bills; Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and P Chidambaram had a heated exchange in parliament over Aadhaar, the biometric identification system that the opposition alleges is not fool-proof in protection of data privacy; The Indian currency has hit its strongest level against the dollar in nearly 18 months amid strong foreign inflows into the country; The Supreme Court has directed the Indian automobile industry to stop the sale and registration of any Bharat Stage III vehicle from April 1 2017; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Surya Namaskar positions are very similar to Namaz, making a case about delinking Yoga from religion.
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While the Centre has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel, states did not reduce their VAT/Sales tax on petroleum products.
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
The India-UK FTA will affect the prices of cars imported from the United Kingdom and sold in the Indian market.
Shivam Vishwakarma from Prayagraj ranked 58th in OBC category, selected as Assistant Commissioner (GST).
It is alleged that the 48-year-old accused officer demanded a bribe of Rs 10 lakh to settle the matter, which was later negotiated down to Rs 6 lakh.
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