GST council relaxes return filing timelines, says Arun Jaitley
The GST Council on Sunday relaxed return filing rules for businesses for the first two months of the rollout of the new indirect tax regime even as it stuck to the July 1 launch date.
The industry has been pushing for deferment of the tax implementation.
Rajnath appeals Darjeeling residents to remain calm, peaceful
"In a democracy like India, resorting to violence would never help in finding a solution. Every issue can be resolved through mutual dialogue," the Home Minister said.
Mr. Singh spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the situation in violence—hit Darjeeling. He had spoken to her on Saturday as well.
Srikanth clinches Indonesia Open badminton title
Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth clinched his third Super Series title, lifting the Indonesia Open men’s singles trophy with a straight-game victory over Japanese qualifier Kazumasa Sakai in the finals in Jakarta on Sunday.
Amit Shah meets Uddhav Thackeray
BJP president Amit Shah on Sunday met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray at the latter’s residence in suburban Bandra.
Mr. Shah, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, visited Mr. Thackeray’s residence ‘Matoshree’ and held a close-door meeting, which started at around 10 a.m. and lasted for nearly 75 minutes.
Rajinikanth meets farmers, assures support for linking rivers and pledges ₹1 crore
Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday met a delegation of 16 farmers led by P. Ayyakannu and assured them his support for their plea to interlink rivers.
Weeks after asking his fans to “prepare for war,” hinting that he might consider joining politics, the Kabali star on Sunday told the visiting farmers that their plea to link the rivers will be represented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also pledged ₹1 crore in this regard.
Militants target Army convoy in Kashmir
A group of militants attacked an Army convoy in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday.
There was, however, no casualty in the incident.
Thambidurai meets TN Governor, dismisses horse-trading charges
Senior AIADMK (Amma) leader and Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai on Sunday met Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao here, a day after opposition parties sought dismissal of the K Palaniswami government over alleged horse-trading of ruling party MLAs.
Challenges galore as Adityanath completes 100 days as Uttar Pradesh CM
As Yogi Adityanath completes 100 days in office this week as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, formidable challenges including funds for the farm loan- waiver, and law and order stare him at his face, with the opposition claiming the misses have outnumbered the hits.
Provide documents, will probe irregularities in PWD, says Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he will get probed alleged irregularities in road and sewer development works by the Public Works Department.
“Pl send all docs. I will immediately get them investigated,” he tweeted, reacting to a report of news channel ‘Aajtak’
No-fly list norms likely in July next week, says Government
The norms for no-fly list to rein in unruly passengers are expected to be ready early next month, the government said on Sunday amid a parliamentarian being barred by domestic airlines for allegedly creating ruckus.
A revised Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) is being finalised after receiving comments from the stakeholders.