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01 July, 2020, 12:19 PM IST

GST Revenue collection: Govt collects Rs 90,917 crore from GST in June

The total revenue earned by Central Govt and the State Govts after regular settlement in the month of June, 2020 is Rs 32,305 crore for CGST and Rs 35087 crore for the SGST.

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12:11 PM

The government has settled Rs 13,325 crore to CGST and Rs 11,117 crore to SGST from IGST as regular settlement.

The total revenue earned by Central Government and the State Governments after regular settlement in the month of June, 2020 is Rs 32,305 crore for CGST and Rs 35087 crore for the SGST.

12:04 PM

GST Revenue collection for June, 2020

The gross GST revenue collected in the month of June, 2020 is Rs 90,917 crore of which CGST is Rs 18,980 crore, SGST is Rs 23,970 crore, IGST is Rs 40,302 crore (including Rs 15,709 crore collected on import of goods) and Cess is Rs 7,665 crore (including Rs 607 crore collected on import of goods).

12:02 PM

Bihar: 79 people have tested positive for Covid in Paliganj

Most of the cases are related to a wedding ceremony held on 15th June: Paliganj govt hospital doctor, Ajit Kumar (30.06.2020)
The groom had died two days after his wedding, however, cause of his death is not known.

12:01 PM

Puducherry reports 30 fresh cases of COVID-19

Tally of viral infections in the Union Territory rises to 739.

12:00 PM

Mumbai: 39-yr-old woman arrested for allegedly killing neighbour's 4-yr-old son over an old dispute

12:00 PM

UP: Process of attaching properties of those accused of vandalising public property starts

Lucknow admin starts the process of attaching properties of those accused of vandalising public property during protests against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in December last year.

11:49 AM

Odisha Government allows over-the-counter sale of liquor in addition to home delivery from today after over three months due to COVID19 lockdown.

11:41 AM

Tamil Nadu: Explosion at a boiler in stage -2 of the Neyveli lignite plant.

17 injured persons taken to NLC lignite hospital. More details awaited.

11:40 AM

Precautionary steps being taken at a school in Shivamogga before students appear for the paper

Karnataka: Students sanitising their hands and being screened at a school in Shivamogga before appearing in the Sec… https://t.co/xZu0XZC7AC
— ANI (@ANI) 1593582921000

11:37 AM

Maruti Suzuki sales drop slows in June at 53.7%

The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki reported a decline of 53.7% to sell 52,300 units last month.
Sales for the company fell across segments. While sales of mini cars Alto and S-Presso declined 44.2% to 10458 units in June, those of compact cars (Swift, DZire, Tour S, Celerio, Baleno, Ignis, WagonR) fell 57.6% to 26,696 units. Wholesale volumes of midsize sedans Ciaz dropped 76.2% to 553 units in the month under review. Sales of utility vehicles slid 45.1% to 9764 units.

11:28 AM

Hong Kong police makes first arrest under new national security law

Hong Kong police said on Wednesday they arrested a man holding a flag advocating for independence, the first arrest under a sweeping national security law Beijing introduced overnight.
Pictures posted by police on Twitter showed the flag lying on the sidewalk in front of a man wearing a black T-shirt with "Free Hong Kong" written on it.

11:25 AM

Mizoram govt allows social events with max 50 people

Mizoram govt allows marriage ceremonies, funerals and other social events with a maximum attendance of 50 people as part of new relaxations for partial lockdown in the state from July 1 to 31.

11:24 AM

Bombay High Court permits 17-year-old rape victim to terminate her 25-week pregnancy despite report submitted by civic-run KEM Hospital advising against abortion.

11:23 AM

No date decided for the IPL review meeting yet: Sources

As of now, no date has been decided for the Indian Premier League (IPL) review meeting, there are issues that BCCI is looking into. The meeting will happen once we work on all the surrounding issues of IPL: BCCI Sources (ANI reports)

11:22 AM

78 Covid cases and 12 recoveries reported in Rajasthan today as of 10:30 am

Total number of cases in the state is now at 18,092, including 3,447 active cases, & 413 deaths: State Health Department

11:21 AM

Special training for 80 police personnel to improve their interpersonal skills

Trichy zone DIG V Balakrishnan says:

A lsit of 80 police personnel has been prepared across the rank based on their past behaviour and special branch report, to give them special training to improve their interpersonal skills. They will be given 1-month cognitive behavioural therapy.
As of now, they have been withdrawn from duties which have got direct contact with the public. Once they complete their training and evidence of clear behavioural change is noticed then they will be reinducted into regular duties.

11:19 AM

Tamil Nadu: A police personnel was seen manhandling a person in a viral video that surfaced recently.

Trichy zone DIG Balakrishnan said, "We've taken cognisance of the incident that took place in Trichy. The police personnel has been identified & action is being taken". (30.06.2020)

11:16 AM

3-yr-old rescued from terrorist attack in Sopore

#WATCH Jammu & Kashmir Police console a 3-year-old child after they rescued him during a terrorist attack in Sopore… https://t.co/gwXaYa1z3x
— ANI (@ANI) 1593581644000

11:14 AM

Cabinet expansion in Madhya Pradesh tomorrow

Anandiben Patel will take charge as Governor today to facilitate the swearing-in of new ministers.

11:11 AM

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on PIL for display of country of origin on products sold on e-commerce websites.

11:11 AM

Priyanka Chopra Jonas inks 'multimillion-dollar' TV deal with Amazon

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has struck a two-year television deal with Amazon. The 37-year-old actor shared the news about her "multimillion-dollar" first-look deal with the streamer in a post on Instagram.

11:08 AM

Our doctors' heroic service, sacrifice will inspire generations: Kejriwal on National Doctors Day

Our doctors are fighting one of the toughest battles of this century. Their heroic stories of service and sacrifice… https://t.co/TRGSxSq3O0
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 1593578818000

11:06 AM

Vodafone Idea posts highest-ever loss by an Indian firm at Rs 73,878 cr in FY20

Vodafone Idea, the country's third largest telecom operator, on Wednesday reported a staggering Rs 73,878 crore of net loss in fiscal ended March 2020 - the highest ever by any Indian firm - after it provisioned for Supreme Court mandated statutory dues.
The firm, which has to pay Rs 51,400 crore dues after the apex court ordered the non-telecom revenues to be included in calculating statutory dues, said the liability has "cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern".

11:02 AM

China to announce curbs on U.S. media -Global Times editor

China will announce reciprocal curbs on branches of the U.S. media in the country, the editor in chief of the Global Times newspaper said on Twitter on Wednesday.
The comment comes after the United States said in June it would start treating four major Chinese media outlets as foreign embassies, in a move likely to further sour fraught ties between the world's top two economies.
Hu Xijin gave no details of the measures. His paper is published by the People's Daily, the official newspaper of China's ruling Communist Party.

10:56 AM

Manufacturing PMI at 47.2 in June vs 30.8 in May

10:55 AM

251 more Covid cases & 243 recoveries reported in Odisha on 30th June (yesterday).

Total number of cases in the state at 7,316, including 5,189 recovered & 2,094 active cases: State Government

10:54 AM

More than 1,900 people, who have returned to Mizoram from different parts of the country, have lost their jobs due to Covid pandemic, says Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC)

10:54 AM

PM Modi wishes Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on his 71st birthday

Birthday wishes to our energetic Vice President, @MVenkaiahNaidu Garu. May he lead a long and healthy life. Venkaia… https://t.co/3O0jxbBzie
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1593573900000

10:42 AM

Ganeshotsav cancelled; to donate the money to CM's Relief Fund

Instead of celebrating Ganeshotsav in a grand way, Labaughcha Raja Mandal will donate the amount to CM's Relief Fund. We will also felicitate families of martyrs who have lost their lives at LoC & LAC: Sudhir Salvi, Secretary of Lalbaugcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal

10:39 AM

Efforts to create largest database on Siddha treatment focusing on COVID-19 begins

Two premier Siddha institutes are involved in creating the largest-ever database on the use of the traditional medicine's practices and measures among the population, and impact on the prevention of COVID-19 both in India and abroad, through the Ayush Sanjivani mobile app.
The Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and the National Institute of Siddha (NIS), have taken up the job and this repository will not only aid future research but also re-establish the validity of the Siddha system of medicine.

10:38 AM

Extension of Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana historic step, will benefit poor: Ram Vilas Paswan

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has welcomed the announcement of extending the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana till November, saying it is a historic step and will benefit the poor people.
While talking to ANI, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Paswan said he is thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending the benefits.

10:36 AM

Case registered against 6 police constables for not reporting to duty since last 2 months despite being served notice: Mumbai Police

10:36 AM

Nagaland reports 21 new COVID19 positive cases today

Taking the total number of positive cases to 480 including 312 active cases, 168 recoveries and no deaths so far: Nagaland Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom

10:22 AM

Petition filed in SC seeking direction to Union of India to disclose the country's trade policies with China

A petition filed before the Supreme Court seeking its direction to Union of India to disclose the country's trade policies with China. The petition seeks direction to cancel a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Adani Group, Maharashtra and a Chinese company.

10:16 AM

Rupee opens on a flat note, rises 3 paise to 75.48 against US dollar in early trade

10:09 AM

1 terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid by militants along LoC in Rajouri district of J&K

An infiltration bid by terrorists foiled in Keri area of Rajouri at about 5:55 am today. Terrorists opened fire after coming 400 meters inside our side of Line of Control (LoC). 1 terrorist killed, 1 AK47 & magazines recovered. Search in progress: Sources

10:06 AM

PM Modi on Chartered Accountants Day

PM Modi says country's industrious Chartered Accountant community has a major role to play in ensuring a healthy and transparent economy.

10:06 AM

PM Modi hails doctors

PM Narendra Modi hails the role of doctors in their "spirited" fight against COVID19 pandemic, says they are saving lives by putting themselves in danger.

09:52 AM

3-yr-old saved from bullet attack

Police rescued a 3-year-old boy from getting hit by bullets during the terrorist attack in Sopore: J&K Police

09:51 AM

Maharashtra Home Minister on terror threat call from Karachi

12 years after India's worst terror attack on Mumbai, Taj Mahal Palace has received a terror threat from Karachi. I've had detailed discussions on beefing up security arrangements with both Maharashtra DGP & Mumbai Commissioner of Police: Anil Deshmukh, Maharashtra Home Minister

09:47 AM

LPG prices hiked for second consecutive month

Non-subsidised cooking gas LPG rates were increased by Re 1 to Rs 594 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital.
Prices were up by Rs 4 in other metros mostly because of different local sales tax or VAT rate.

Latest rates (Indane - non-subsidised 14.2 kg):

Delhi: Rs 594
Kolkata: Rs 620.50
Mumbai: Rs 594
Chennai: Rs 610.50

09:39 AM

Petrol, diesel rates unchanged for second day in a row

09:39 AM

Jet fuel (ATF) price hiked by 7.5% in line with benchmark global cost

09:34 AM

Sensex rises 105.43 pts to 35,021.23 in opening session; Nifty up 25.45 pts to 10,327.55

09:34 AM

Bringing back Indians

#WATCH INS Jalashwa enters Tuticorin Harbour in Tamil Nadu bringing back 687 Indians from Bandar Abbas, Iran: India… https://t.co/oCpyq2Ast4
— ANI (@ANI) 1593576033000

09:33 AM

Prices of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) in metros applicable from today

In Delhi price rises to Rs 41,992.81/kilo litre
In Kolkata, ATF will cost Rs 46,604.85/kilo litre
In Mumbai at Rs 41,575.94/kilo litre
In Chennai 43,332.53/kilo litre
Prices of ATF were earlier revised on June 16

09:31 AM

Total number of Covid tests done till now

The total number of samples tested up to 30th June is 86,26,585 of which 2,17,931 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

09:26 AM

India: 507 deaths and 18,653 new COVID19 cases in the last 24 hours

Positive cases in India stand at 5,85,493 including 2,20,114 active cases, 3,47,979 cured/discharged/migrated & 17,400 deaths: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

09:16 AM

Mumbai: Fire at Delphi Building in Powai

A fire broke out at Delphi Building in Powai at about 6:15 am. Fire confined to the 3,000 sq ft office area on 5th floor. 3 small engine lines of 5 fire motor pumps are in operation. No injuries reported: Mumbai Fire Brigade

09:15 AM

Terrorist attack in Sopore: One personnel and a civilian die

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan and a civilian succumbed to their injuries. Two CRPF jawans are critical while one jawan has suffered minor injuries: CRPF

09:14 AM

Terrorist attack in Sopore: 5 injured

4 CRPF personnel & a civilian sustained injuries, all of them evacuated to hospital. Area cordoned off: CRPF

09:11 AM

No Ganeshotsav this time

Mumbai's Lalbaughcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal has decided not to hold Ganeshotsav this time in wake of COVID19 pandemic. A blood & plasma donation camp will be set up in its place: Lalbaughcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal

09:10 AM

Odisha: Preparations underway for Bahuda Rath Yatra or the ‘Return Car Festival’ from Gundicha Temple to Jagannath Temple in Puri, on the 9th day of Jagannath Rath Yatra.

500 people who have tested negative for COVID-19 will pull the chariot at 12 pm, today.

08:32 AM

'Third round of India-China meeting went on for 12 hrs'

The 3rd round of Corps Commander-level meeting between India and China went on for 12 hours and got over at 11 PM last night: Army Sources (ANI reports)

08:31 AM

Terrorists fired upon a CRPF patrolling party in Sopore, Jammu & Kashmir

Terrorists attacked a naka party at Model town in Sopore. Injuries to some Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans and a civilian reported. Area cordoned off and search operation started: Dilbag Singh, DGP Jammu & Kashmir Police

08:12 AM

Carlyle to acquire about 25% stake in Airtel's data centre business for about Rs 1,780 crore

The Carlyle Group will acquire about 25 per cent stake in Airtel's data centre business, Nxtra Data, for USD 235 million (about Rs 1,780 crore), the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
This will peg the enterprise valuation of Nxtra at USD 1.2 billion which is over Rs 9,084 crore.
On completion of the deal, Carlyle will hold about 25 per cent stake in the business with Airtel continuing to hold the remaining stake of about 75 per cent.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including nod from the Competition Commission of India.

08:05 AM

Weather forecast for Delhi

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy sky with the possibility of development of thunder lightning in the national capital for today.

07:51 AM

Nepal PM calls for cabinet meeting

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli calls cabinet meeting for today morning to hold consultations with sitting ministers.

07:50 AM

Maharashtra Govt issues Government Resolution (GR) directing officers to use Marathi for their official communications.

Officers who fail to adhere to the GR may face delays in their annual increment.

07:26 AM

Locusts in Rajasthan

Swarm of locusts entered Nagaur yesterday. People clanged utensils to scare them away.
ADM says, "This is their breeding season. So the problem is going to increase. The local administration is carrying out operations to control it."
Drones were used to spray chemicals as swarms of locusts arrive in Jaisalmer.