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Budget 2015: India vows tough punishments to bring home 'black money'
Jaitley said the government would introduce the changes in a new law during the current session of Parliament, which will also allow enforcement agencies to seize assets held abroad.
Union Budget 2015: FM Arun Jaitley allocates over Rs 34,699 crore for MNREGA
"Our government is committed to supporting employment through MGNREGA. I have made an initial allocation of Rs.34,699 crore for the programme," the Finance Minister said.
How a tax payer can save Rs 4.44 lakh
The increase in limit of deduction in health insurance premium, pension fund, new pension scheme, Sukanya Samridhi Scheme, transport allowance, Varishta Bima Yojana are some of the schemes initiated by the government.
Union Budget 2015: What is cheaper and what is dearer
The government is proposed to increase the present rate of service tax plus education cesses from 12.36% to a consolidated rate of 14%.
Jaitley woos middle class, poor, announces schemes for social security in Budget 2015-16
The government will provide cover in accident death at a premium of Rs 330 per year under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana, said Jaitley.
SEBI cancels Sahara's portfolio management licence
SEBI said it has cancelled the portfolio management licence held by Sahara Asset Management Company Pvt Ltd, saying the firm did not comply with its "fit and proper" norms.
Key highlights of Economic Survey 2014-15
Centre forecast GDP growth of over 8 per cent (y/y) in the 2015/16 fiscal year, a key economic report said on Friday.
Railway Budget 2015: Prabhu declares all-India helpline numbers for train passengers
For any travel related discomfort, medical emergency or catering complaint one can call on this number.
Rail Budget 2015: Titagarh, Texmaco fall 3-6 per cent; all eyes on Suresh Prabhu's speech
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is likely to announce a slew of reformative measures for revival of the sector. Sources say that its focus will be on attracting investment, modernisation of trains through Wifi and transparency in railway systems.
India must grow, fulfil reform promise for rating upgrade: S&P
S&P raised India's credit rating outlook to 'stable' from 'negative' in September, citing the prospect of reforms.
Russia offers Iran new missiles despite sanctions
Russia's defence industry, said Moscow has offered to supply Antey-2500 missiles, an upgraded version of the S-300 air defence system that figured in the previous contract to Iran.
Budget:Government may announce incentives for medical devices sector
The Commerce and Industry Ministry has suggested Jaitley to increase import duty on medical devices product, including syringes and pacemaker.
Incentives to boost job market on anvil: Experts
Jaitley should announce measures in the Union Budget to enable entry of greater workforce into the formal sector and usher in labour reforms, HR experts say.
Arun Jaitley asks bank employee unions to withdraw strike call
Jaitley said participating in the proposed strike is neither desirable nor affordable in the interest of the nation.
ISSDA wants import duties to be rationalized or scrapped in Budget
It also demands increase in peak rate of Basic Custom Duty from 10 per cent to 25 per cent for the steel sector.
Budget 2015: Arun Jaitley to set threshold for taxing indirect share transfer by MNCs
Arun Jaitley is likely to introduce the threshold to establish whether a overseas company has substantial business interest in India.
