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Budget 2019 to Ease Regulatory, Tax Compliance Burden on Startups: Nasscom
'With this Budget, startups can expect lesser regulatory requirement, besides reducing their tax compliance burden,' NASSCOM Executive Council member and Snapdeal co-founder Kunal Bahl said.
Back from US, HDK Goes Into Huddle With JDS-Cong Leaders; Calls for Unity as Yeddyurappa 'Keeps an Eye'
Amid the ongoing Karnataka crisis, deputy chief minister G Parameshwara has called for a breakfast meeting at his residence on Monday, where Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah and Dinesh Gundu Rao are likely to be present.
TVS Young Media Racer Program 2019 Round 1: The Litmus Test at Kari Motor Speedway
After being trained by TVS Racing on the fine art of riding a motorcycle at a race track, it was time to experience the first race weekend. A promising practice, a good qualifying and a race result botched up by a silly mistake, round 1 had it all.
Portugal Orders Khadi Ahead of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th Birth Anniversary
Khadi samples were provided to the Cartor Security Printing Agency of Lisbon in February for stamp testing on behalf of the Postal Services of Portugal (CTT), said KVIC Chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Selfies and the Self: What They Say About Us and Society
Sometimes, that can be a very toxic mix, experts say.
You Can’t Control AP if Anything Bad Happens to Me, Chandrababu Naidu Warns CM Jagan Reddy
Former Andhra Chief Minister Naidu accused lawlessness and anarchy in the state and charged CM Jagan Reddy of letting the accused go scot-free.
'Expected Fin Min to Hit Boundaries': Anand Mahindra's Reaction to Budget Has Cricket Twist
While Mahindra said he had earlier expressed hope that Sitharaman would 'hit some boundaries', the minister instead chose 'to take steady singles and keep the run-rate moving'.
Sri Lankan Supreme Court Stays President's Execution Order against Drug Convicts
The apex court's order came after it took into consideration a number of petitions filed against the president's order, that termed the order as a violation of the fundamental rights of the convicts.
Jaya Prada Challenges Election of Azam Khan From UP's Rampur
In the petition, it has been alleged that at the time of the election Khan was chancellor of the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, which is a post of profit.
Sitharaman Launches New Space India Limited, ISRO’s Commercial Arm to Market, Sell Products
The finance minister announced the launch of a new space company that will serve as the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation and allocated Rs 10 crore to the new company.
ED Attaches Rs 89 Lakh Worth of Assets of Noida Authority's Former Chief Engineer
The attached assets include a residential and a commercial property, an agricultural land and bank balances, the agency said in a statement.
At Peak Rate of 42.7%, India's Super Rich Will Now Pay More Tax Than Wealthy Americans
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised tax surcharge on high net worth individuals (HNIs) with annual income between Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore a year by 3 per cent. The surcharge for those earning more than Rs 5 crore was increased by 7 per cent.
Malaal Movie Review: Meezaan, Sharmin's Film Lacks the Pathos It Needed
Mangesh Hadawale’s direction, unfortunately, lacks the finesse that we saw in his award-winning Marathi film Tingya.
Budget 2019: Cigarettes, Tobacco Items to Become Costlier as Government Hikes Excise Duty
According to the Budget proposals, basic excise duty of Rs 5 per thousand will be added while duty on hookah and bidis have also been slightly increased.
Income Tax Deduction of Rs 1.5 Lakh on Electric Vehicle Loans, Total Benefit to be Rs 2.5 Lakh
While presenting the Budget for 2019-20, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the initiative would lead to a benefit of around Rs 2.5 lakh for a customer during the entire duration of the loan.
Peppered With Hindi & Tamil Verses, Sitharaman Delivers Marathon Budget Speech, Gets Speaker's Thumbs-up
A native of Tamil Nadu, Nirmala Sitharaman received the longest applause when she made certain announcements on rural artisans in Hindi.