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Diwali sales hit record Rs 5.40 lakh crore over GST reforms, robust consumer demand

NEW DELHI: Buoyed by GST reforms and strong consumer demand, India saw Diwali sales reach Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and about Rs 65,000 crore in services across the country, industry figures showed on Tuesday, marking the highest-ever festival season turnover in the country's retail and trading history.

UP: One lakh bounty gangster Nafis killed in police encounter in Shamli

NEW DELHI: In a late-night encounter in the forests near Bhavisa village under Kandhla police station limits in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district, notorious gangster Nafis alias Muda, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head, was shot dead by the police. 

Gangster Jasvir Singh alias a held after brief encounter in Amritsar; pistol recovered

AMRITSARIn a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Amritsar Rural Police, arrested gangster Jasvir Singh alias Lalla — a key associate of foreign-based gangster Harpreet Singh alias Happy Jatt and Bambiha Gang, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. 

GST cuts on bio-pesticides and micronutrients to directly benefits farmers: FM Sitharaman

KARNATAKA: The reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bio-pesticides and micronutrients will bring direct benefits to our farmers and empower them, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.

Punjab's Anti-Gangster Task Force arrest two operatives of Bambiha gang

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) have arrested two operatives of the Davinder Bambiha gang and recovered six pistols from their possession, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Sunday.

Gangster Injured in Police Encounter Near Banga During Weapon Recovery

RBI may go for 1 more rates cut; GST reform and festive spending to boost growth

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to go for one more rate cut in the coming months as inflation expectations have dropped sharply, a new report said on Tuesday.

Nepali gangster Bhim Jora, wanted in multiple cases, killed in Delhi encounter

NEW DELHI: A wanted Nepali gangster, Bhim Mahabahadur Jora, was shot dead in a police encounter at Astha Kunj Park near New Delhi's Nehru Place, officials said on Tuesday.

Amritsar gangster arrested for extortion, criminal intimidation

PHAGWARA: The Shahkot police have arrested a gangster on charges of extortion, criminal intimidation, and rioting.

AAP Leader Naresh Balyan, Kapil Sangwan’s Brother Among Nine Booked Under MCOCA in Delhi Crackdown against gangsters

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against nine associates of the notorious Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang, including Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Naresh Balyan and the gangster’s brother, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

GST 2.0 comes as booster shot for Bengal's economy

NEW DELHI: With GST rate cuts on goods ranging from Shantiniketan leather to Malda mango products, the government aims to enhance affordability for consumers and improve margins for artisans and farmers in West Bengal. This will bring higher sales, job preservation and a boost to the rural economy, according to an official factsheet released on Saturday.

Bruce Springsteen reveals why he's done Karaoke only once

LOS ANGELES: Legendary musician Bruce Springsteen once performed a karaoke, and never did it again. The singer-songwriter has spoken up on his "disappointing" experience.

Will seek legal intervention to secure GST funds: CM Siddaramaiah

MYSURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that his government will seek legal action to secure the funds, following the recent decision by the Central government to simplify GST, which would lead to an estimated loss of Rs 15,000 crore for the state.

GST revenues up 9.1 pc at Rs 1.89 lakh crore in Sep

NEW DELHI: India’s goods and services tax (GST) revenues rose 9.1 per cent year-on-year in September, reaching Rs 1.89 lakh crore, according to government data released on Wednesday.

Canada based gangster  Sandeep Singh booked for extortion in Punjab

PHAGWARA: The Nakodar Sadar police have booked an NRI gangster on the charge of extortion. Investigating Officer (IO) Tirath Ram said the accused has been identified as Sandeep Singh alias Suni resident of Preet Nagar, Nakodar, and presently living in Canada. 

GST council likely to address inverted duty structure in notebooks

NEW DELHI: The GST Council is likely to address the inverted duty structure on notebooks and textbooks in its upcoming meeting, as the issue has been diminishing the benefits of recent tax cuts.

GST cut to reduce AC prices by Rs 2,000–3,000, offsetting energy-efficiency price hike: Report

NEW DELHI: Reduction in the Goods and Services Tax for room air conditioners (RAC) is set to lower consumer prices up to Rs 3,000, beyond the anticipated cost increase from new energy efficiency norms, a report said on Thursday.

CM Yogi visits Lucknow shops, assures 'biggest GST benefits' to UP's traders and consumers

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday visited the city's key Hazratganj market, met shopkeepers and traders and sought their "whole-hearted" support for the next-generation GST reforms, recently unveiled by the Modi government.

GST 2.0 reforms herald record sales across India, consumers rejoice

NEW DELHI: The GST 2.0 reforms, which kicked in on Monday, saw a tremendous response from shopkeepers, auto dealers and every Indian household.

Akhilesh Yadav shares Ravi Kishan video, slams BJP over ‘false claims’ on GST

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday tore into the BJP over its claims on Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, accusing its leaders of “setting a world record in lying through their teeth.”

GST reforms to cause Rs 7,000 crore revenue loss to Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy

HYDERABAD: Telangana will suffer a revenue loss of nearly Rs 7,000 crore due to revised Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, which came into effect from Monday, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said and demanded that the Centre compensate the state for the revenue loss.

PM Modi introduced GST, imposed hikes, now taking credit for reforms: Siddaramaiah

MYSURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Monday, hit out at the Union government and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the one who introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and later raised the rates and now he is taking the credit for the next-generation GST reforms in the country.

GST exemption implemented, Varanasi locals celebrate 'Savings Festival'

VARANASI: The new GST slab exemption announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially come into effect from Monday, bringing visible relief to the citizens of his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi. Locals are celebrating the move as a 'Savings Festival,' marking a shift toward affordability and economic optimism.

GST reforms will serve as catalyst, give new impetus to Indian economy: CM Yogi

GORAKHPUR: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday hailed the implementation of the next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, saying the move will boost investors' confidence and allow the citizens to celebrate the festive season with greater enthusiasm and joy.

'People's wish fulfilled by PM Modi', Chirag Paswan slams Cong over GST ‘politics’

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Navratri, while voicing strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rollout of GST 2.0, the government’s most significant tax reform since the introduction of GST in 2017.

Jagan hails GST 2.0 as revolutionary step, says will give impetus to investment

AMARAVATI: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday termed Goods and Services Tax (GST) restructuring a revolutionary step towards a simpler and fairer tax system.

Kerala FM Balagopal warns of revenue loss as new GST rates come into effect

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Monday said that states, including Kerala, had fully participated in the GST Council’s recent decision to restructure tax slabs, but warned that the reforms could lead to significant revenue loss for states.

GST 2.0 to make healthcare more affordable, accessible: Experts

NEW DELHI: Medical devices and pharma industry experts on Monday lauded the implementation of revised tax rates under GST 2.0, noting that it will make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

GST rationalisation to benefit poor, middle class, entrepreneurs: FM Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: The GST reforms, which kicked in from Monday, are going to benefit the poor, the middle class, the new middle class, the youth, kisan, women, shopkeepers and udhyami (entrepreneurs), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.

Kartik Aaryan gives glimpse into his ‘GST 2.0 ka celebration’

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is celebrating the implementation of next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rate cut in Sep best possible option for RBI amid low inflation, GST reforms: Report

NEW DELHI: With inflation poised to decline to a historical low since 2004 with GST rationalisation amid India-US trade talks back on track, a rate cut in September is the best possible option for RBI which also projects it as forward-looking central bank, an SBI report said on Monday.

MP CM Mohan Yadav to participate in GST awareness campaign in Bhopal today

BHOPAL: With new rates of GST (Goods and Services Tax) reforms introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which came into effect from Monday, the first day of Navratri, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will lead an awareness campaign in the state.

TN BJP hails PM Modi’s GST reforms; slams Cong, CM Stalin for 'misleading citizens'

CHENNAI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu on Sunday strongly defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest GST reforms while accusing the Congress-led INDIA bloc, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, of “spreading falsehoods” and misleading citizens for political gain.

Centre enables GST grievance redressal on National Consumer Helpline

NEW DELHI: The Department of Consumer Affairs on Saturday launched a dedicated GST grievance category on the National Consumer Helpline to address queries and complaints related to the GST 2.0 reforms.

Verka in Punjab reduces prices of milk products to adjust GST relief

CHANDIGARH: In a major consumer-friendly initiative, the Punjab Government on Friday announced major reduction in prices of Verka’s Milk and products to benefit the common man. 

GST rate cuts to boost housing, construction sectors

NEW DELHI: The GST rate reductions on key construction materials and services are expected to make housing more affordable, reduce infrastructure costs, and create more employment opportunities, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

Foreign based gangster Happy Jatt's drug smuggling module busted; hairdresser held with 25.9 kg heroin, pistol

AMRITSARIn a major blow to narco-terror networks amidst the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Border Range in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) has busted a cross-border drug smuggling module being operated by foreign-based Harpreet Singh alias Happy Jatt with the arrest of its key operative and recovered 25 packets of heroin—weighing 25.9Kg— from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. 

PM Modi provided significant relief to common man by reducing GST slabs: Himachal BJP chief

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh unit BJP president Rajeev Bindal on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided significant relief to the common man by reducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) slabs.

Two gangsters behind firing at Disha Patani’s Bareilly home killed in Ghaziabad encounter

GST rate cuts to result in Rs 2 lakh crore saving for consumers: Sitharaman

VISAKHAPATNAM: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the reduction in tax rates on goods and services as part of the GST 2.0 reforms would result in a saving of Rs 2 lakh crore for consumers, leaving more money in the hands of the common people for savings or discretionary spending.

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IPL 2022: Kumar Kartikeya emerges as yet another exciting youngster for Mumbai Indians

MUMBAI: When Kumar Kartikeya Singh was announced as the replacement for an injured Arshad Khan in the Mumbai Indians' squad in IPL 2022, many had little knowledge about who he was and what he brought to the table.

AGTF arrests three aides of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Canada based Goldy Brar, arms seized

CHANDIGARH: The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police on Sunday arrested three close aides of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar from Bathinda.

Clear all the pending cases of VAT and GST by June end: Taxation Commissioner tells officers

CHANDIGARH/JALANDHAR/LUDHIANA: Taxation Commissioner Punjab Mr Kamal Kishor Yadav today directed the Taxation officers to refund all the pending cases of VAT and GST by end of June.

GST Council meet: Extension of compensation cess to be in focus

NEW DELHI: The much-awaited 47th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, with its focus on GST rate restructuring and extension of GST compensation cess, will now possibly be held in the first week of May, once the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman returns from her 10-day visit to the US after attending the World Bank-IMF meeting earlier this month.

Two aides of slain gangster Jaipal Bhullar arrested by Punjab AGTF

CHANDIGARH: In an ongoing drive against absconding gangsters, Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police arrested two aides of slain gangsters-turned-drug smugglers Jaipal Singh Bhullar and Jaspreet Singh alias Jassi from Tarn Taran.

GST detects Rs 10 cr cash, turnover of Rs 1,764 cr in toilet-sized office

MUMBAI: In a shocker, the Maharashtra GST Department raided and detected cash, silver bars worth Rs 10 crore, plus a business turnover of a staggering Rs.1,764 crore from an office measuring just 35 sq.feet -- smaller than a home toilet.

CBI arrests two CGST officials for taking bribe

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested two superintendents in CGST and Customs Excise department, Bhopal, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from the complainant.

SP leader booked under Gangster Act for land grab

ETAH: Former Samajwadi Party legislator Rameshwar Singh Yadav has been booked under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act for grabbing government land.

Anti-Gangster Task Force to intensify action: Punjab DGP

CHANDIGARH: With newly constituted Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) swinging into action, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab V.K. Bhawra on Monday gave a clarion call to the people of the state to join hands with the police against the anti-social elements trying to disrupt the peace and harmony.

Mumbai businessman nabbed for Rs 14 crore GST fraud

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra state GST Department has arrested a businessman for generating fake bills of Rs 102 crore to make bogus input tax credit claims of Rs 14 crore, an official said here on Saturday.

Showing zero tolerance towards gangsters, Bhagwant Mann directs AGFT to function effectively without any fear and prejudice

CHANDIGARH: Showing zero tolerance towards gangsterism, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday asked the Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) to stamp out gangsters from the state in order to repose people’s full faith and confidence in the law and order machinery.

Bhagwant Mann asks CPs, SSPs to play frontal role in war against gangsters

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday asked the Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to play a frontal role in war against gangsters by personally conducting operations and interrogations.

IPL 2022: Tilak Varma has shown a lot of maturity, composure for a youngster, says Shastri

MUMBAI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has been left mighty impressed with the performance of young Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma in IPL 2022, especially with the wide range of shots in the repertoire of the young left-handed batter.

Bhagwant Mann annouces to set up Anti-Gangster task force headed by ADGP Rank Officer

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to wipe out gangster's network operating across the state so as to create a sense of security amongst the citizens, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday directed DGP Punjab VK Bhawra to establish a full-fledged Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) headed by ADGP rank officer.

Bhagwant Mann announces to set up anti-gangster task force headed by ADGP rank officer

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to wipe out gangster's network operating across the state so as to create a sense of security amongst the citizens, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday directed DGP Punjab VK Bhawra to establish a full-fledged Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) headed by ADGP rank officer.

Punjab to establish full-fledged Anti-Gangster Task Force

CHADIGARH: In a bid to wipe out gangster's network operating across the state so as to create a sense of security amongst the residents, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday directed Punjab DGP V.K. Bhawra to establish a full-fledged Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), headed by an ADGP-rank officer.

March GST collection at record high of over Rs 1.42 lakh crore

NEW DELHI: India's GST collection touched a record high in March 2022 at Rs 1,42,095 crore, official data showed on Friday.

3 gangsters of Lawrence Bishnoi-Kala Rana syndicate held

NEW DELHI: Three gangsters of Lawrence Bishnoi and Virender Pratap a.k.a. Kala Rana syndicate were arrested here on Thursday after a brief exchange of fire, the police said.

Chairman Mandi Board, PRTC & PUNCOFED amongst 9 office bearers who resigned after formation of AAP Goverment from various Boards/Corporations

CHANDIGARH:  Following the formation of Aam Adami Party (AAP) government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, as many as nine non-official office bearers of various boards/corporations have resigned.

RJD alleges GST scam in Bihar, govt orders probe

PATNA:The Nitish Kumar government's clean image has suffered a jolt after senior RJD leader Bhai Virendra on Wednesday alleged that more than 1,800 contractors associated with the rural development projects did not make GST payment to the government.

Congress leaders are fighting amongst themselves, we are making plans for Punjab’s development: Arvind Kejriwal

AMRITSAR: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Kejriwal has claimed that Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi is losing from both constituencies, Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur.

896 Indians amongst 1,214 players registered for IPL 2022 auction

MUMBAI: After the registration for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 player auction ended on January 20, the tournament said in an official advisory that 1,214 players have registered for the two-day event.

TN wants GST compensation regime to be extended till 2024

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu government wants the Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation regime to be extended by two more years, Governor R.N.Ravi said.

Dec YoY GST collection rises 13% to over Rs 1.29 lakh crore

NEW DELHI: India's GST collection rose 13 per cent in December 2021 on a year-on-year basis to Rs 1,29,780 crore.

Sisodia to oppose proposed tax hike on textile in GST Council meeting

NEW DELHI: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will raise the demand to withdraw the increased tax on textiles from earlier 5 per cent to the proposed 12 per cent in the GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council meeting on Friday.

Come clean on HM Randhawa’s reported meeting with country’s top gangster Ansari : SAD

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal today asked Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi to come clean on whether his Home Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has had a close door meeting with the family and close links of the country’s premier gangster , Mukhtar Ansari

Accused in UP's Sotiganj racket to be booked under Gangster Act

MEERUT: The 25 odd accused in Sotiganj car-breaking and stolen auto-parts racket, will now be booked under the Gangsters Act.

Nine gangsters if Indian origin arrested in Canada for drug trafficking, violence

CALGARY: Nine alleged gangsters of Indian origin were among those arrested and charged by law enforcement in two Western provinces in Canada, in coordination with federal agencies, as they busted a major drug trafficking ring.

Punjab registers 2nd highest GST collection since rollout of central tax regime

CHANDIGARH: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) cash collection in November, 2021 grew by 32 per cent to Rs 1845-crore in Punjab- the second highest since the Central tax regime came into force. This collection is second only to that in April, 2021 but also the growth rate experienced is third highest in the country across the major States after Odisha and Kerala.

Odisha records 64% growth in GST collection in Nov

BHUBANESWAR:Odisha has recorded 64 per cent growth in GST collection in November compared to the same month of the last fiscal, officials said on Thursday.

November's GST collection rises to over Rs 1.31 lakh cr

NEW DELHI: India's GST collection rose on both sequential and year-on-year basis in November.The gross GST collection rose to Rs 1,31,526 crore last month, and it was the second straight month when the gross GST collection crossed Rs 1.30 lakh crore.

Maha has maximum GST dues pending with Centre, Congress says 'stepmom treatment'

MUMBAI:Maharashtra, which contributes the highest to the Centre's GST kitty, has the maximum amount outstanding for the past two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, a RTI reply has revealed.

Punjab scripts history; Registered amongst Lowest Tobacco Use Prevalence as per NFHS-5 Data; Exhorts OP Soni

CHANDIGARH:Scripting history to weed out the menace of Tobacco usage, Punjab has created a new milestone with secured a place in Lowest Tobacco Use Prevalence as per latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) data.

New degree College and Sports hub amongst Rs 132 Crore gift by CM to Banga

BANGA:Giving an unprecedented push to development of the Banga assembly segment, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday announced a grant of Rs 132 crore for constituency including a Government college and an integrated sports stadium.

In fear of losing elections PM will admit blunders from CAA to GST: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI: Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday targeted the Prime Minister after he announced the withdrawal of farm laws and said that 'in fear of losing elections he will now admit all his blunders'.

Moga police foils bid of gangsters to take a criminal away from police custody

CHANDIGARH/MOGA:Punjab Police on Monday arrested two persons from outside the Moga District Court Complex for making an attempt to take a criminal away from the police custody. Notably, the Moga Police was to produce Harjinder Singh alias Raju of Moga in the Court for hearing.

Moga Police Foils bid of Gangsters to take a criminal away from Police Custody

CHANDIGARH/MOGA:Punjab Police on Monday arrested two persons from outside the Moga District Court Complex for making an attempt to take a criminal away from the police custody. Notably, the Moga Police was to produce Harjinder Singh alias Raju of Moga in the Court for hearing.

CGST officials unearth Rs 34 cr input tax credit fraud involving 7 firms

NEW DELHI: Based upon specific intelligence, officers of the Anti Evasion Branch of Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Commissionerate, Delhi (East) have unearthed a case of availment/utilisation and passing on of inadmissible input tax credit (ITC), through bogus GST invoices without actual movement of goods, of about Rs 34 crore.

No need for separate GST registration in other states, K'taka AAR rules

NEW DELHI:In what would facilitate execution of work contracts by companies away from their registered place of operation, the Karnataka Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has ruled that no separate GST registration in Karnataka is required for the supply of service by companies and they can raise invoice by charging IGST from their registered offices.

Jailed BSP MP Atul Rai booked under Gangster Act

VARANASI: Atul Rai, the jailed Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP from Ghosi and one of his accomplices, have now been booked under the Gangster Act.

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GST collections keep alive hope of 6.8% fiscal deficit in FY22

NEW DELHI:The June GST collections has once again brought back confidence in the government's revenue department that not only indirect tax collections in FY22 may remain closer to budget targets but also that fiscal deficit may finally be contained as per projections.

Pandemic disruptions push June GST collection below Rs 1 lakh cr, first time in 9 months

NEW DELHI: India's gross GST revenue collection fell below the psychological mark of Rs 1 lakh crore for the first time this year, clocking Rs 92,849 crore in June 2021, as collections fell due to disruptions caused by the fresh wave of Covid-19.

Bring petrol under GST regime, FKCCI appeals to FM

BENGALURU: The members of the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), led by its president Perikal M. Sundar, on Friday appealed to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to bring petrol and diesel under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime besides reducing the GST on commodities required for daily needs to contain inflation.

Special GST Council meet soon to discuss compensation: Sitharaman

BENGALURU: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that a special session of the GST Council will be held soon to discuss all compensation-related issues.

GST revenue collection during June 2021 stands at Rs.1087 Crore amid covid pandemic

CHANDIGARH: Despite the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic and strict lockdown restrictions, business community of Punjab has shown remarkable resilience by not only complying with the return filing requirements but also paying their GST dues in a timely manner during the month of June, 2021. Resultantly, the GST revenue collected during the month stood at Rs. 1087 crore which was Rs. 869.66 crore during the month of June, 2020.

Fugitive international gangster arrested by Bihar Police

PATNA: An international criminal wanted in over a dozen cases of heinous crimes including murder, kidnapping, extortion, and bomb blasts was arrested by the Bihar Police on Thursday.

Man, whose ID used to rent flat for slain gangsters’ in Kolkata arrested in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has today arrested the Haryana-based man whose credentials and documents were used to hire a flat for the hideout of slain gangsters-turned-drug smugglers Jaipal Bhullar and Jaspreet Singh alias Jassi in Kolkata. The arrested person has been identified as Sumit Kumar, a resident of Meham in Haryana.

GST rates on Covid items slashed; vaccine still taxed at 5%

NEW DELHI: Amid calls for lower levies on items and medicines required in Covid-19 treatment, the GST Council on Saturday decided to slash rates of several Covid-relief items to 5 per cent from existing 12-18 per cent levels, although it kept the much talked-about tax rate on vaccines unchanged at 5 per cent.

Punjab FM blames GST Council's GoM behaving like a autocrat, opposes end of GST exemptions by August 21

CHANDIGARH: Stating that the COVID-19 crisis is a once in a century calamity, Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal on Saturday stated that the GST’s Group of Ministers (GoM) should stop acting like a shahenshah of yesteryears and instead let compassion speak through its decisions.

Punjab's Covid data amongst most reliable and efficient, sets high standard in Panedemic

CHANDIGARH: While most governments across the globe have been pilloried for their stark Covid data inconstiencies, Punjab has set high standards in pandemic data reliability and efficiency.

Two most wanted Punjab gangsters and drug smugglers killed in Kolkata encounter

CHANDIGARH: Most wanted drug smuggler and gangster, Jaipal Singh Bhullar s/o Bhupinder Singh r/o Ferozepur and Jaspreet Singh @ Jassi s/o Ravinder Singh r/o Kharar, SAS Nagar, who had rewards of 10 Lakh and 5 Lakh rupees on their head have been neutralized by the STF West Bengal Police on Wednesday afternoon, after they fired on the STF Police party, when they raided their apartment.

Gangster involved in BSP leader's murder shot dead

GORAKHPUR: (Uttar Pradesh): A dreaded gangster and accused in the murder of a BSP leader, who had been operating from Nepal, has been shot dead by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in an encounter.

Hoshiarpur police nab notorious gangster and two ides from UP: SSP Navjot Mahal

HOSHIARPUR: A notorious gangster of Doaba and Malwa area along with two accomplices has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Tilhar city and a huge cache of weapons and ammunition seized from them by the local police in its weeks' long investigation and three-day special operation.

Two associates of Gangster and drug smuggler Jaipal Bhullar arrested for Jagraon shootout

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has arrested two of the main accused in the sensational killing of CIA Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASIs), Bhagwan Singh and Dalwinderjit Singh, who were gunned down in cold blood in Jagraon Grain Market on May 15.

Food supplies to ITIs akin to mid-day meal to schools, so GST exempt

NEW DELHI: The supply of food items under government schemes to Industrial training institutes (ITI) will be treated at par with supply of mid-day meals to schools and not attract GST.

GST exemption may lead to price hike of vaccines: FM

NEW DELHI: Amid calls for full exemption of goods and services tax (GST) on vaccines, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that a complete waiver may lead to a rise in their prices, impacting the common man.

Punjab Police arrests five associates of Gangster Gavi; 1.25kg Heroin, 3 Pistols, 3 Vehicles recovered

CHANDIGARH: Quickly acting on the disclosures of Gangster-cum-Drug Smuggler Gavi during his interrogation, the Punjab Police on Saturday, have managed to bust the entire part of his module active in Punjab with the arrest of his five accomplices. A close aide of wanted gangster Jaipal, Gavi Singh @ Vijay @ Giani was arrested from Sarai Kila Kharsawa district in Jharkhand on April 26, 2021 during a joint operation by the Organised Crime Control Unit (OCCU) of Punjab Police and SAS Nagar Police.

Rahul Gandhi questions GST on Covid vaccines

NEW DELHI: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed the government over the goods and services tax (GST) on vaccines, saying the lives of can be lost but the Prime Minister's tax collection should not be lost.

Govt gives ad hoc IGST exemption on imports of Covid relief material

NEW DELHI: In view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Central Government has exempted IGST or integrated GST on import of such goods received free of cost for free distribution of Covid relief.

Govt relaxes several compliance timelines under GST

NEW DELHI: As the Covid crisis and the resultant lockdowns impact business, the Centre has come up with several relaxations regarding timelines for GST compliance norms.

Punjab earns GST revenue of Rs.1481.83 Cr in April 2021

CHANDIGARH: Punjab has earned the revenue of Rs. 1481.83 crores from GST during the month of April 2021 which is the highest ever revenue from GST for any particular month since the introduction of GST in the country during July, 2017.

April GST collection sets new record, surges over Rs 1.41L cr

NEW DELHI: India's gross GST revenue collection reached a new record high of over Rs 1.41 lakh crore in April 2021, beating all expectations of lower collections in wake disruptions clauses by fresh wave of Covid-19.

Covid disruption unlikely to impact April GST collections: SBI Ecowrap

MUMBAI: Even with the new wave of Covid-19 resulting in 'lockdowns' in 15 parts of the country and impacting business all across, the country's GST collections, the barometer of economic activity in India, is likely to cross the Rs 1 lakh crore mark for the sixth time in as many months in April, a SBI Ecowrap report said on Friday.

GST return verification through OTP allowed

NEW DELHI: The government has provided relief to GST taxpayers from a physical visit to tax office for verification of digital signature required on return forms.

Punjab police arrests wanted gangster of Jaipal gang from Jharkhand; Fortuner SUV, five mobiles recovered

CHANDIGARH: The Organised Crime Control Unit (OCCU) of Punjab Police, in a joint operation with SAS Nagar Police, have arrested Gavi Singh @ Vijay @ Giani, a close aide of Gangster Jaipal, who had fled the State following police pressure and was absconding. He was involved funding of the gang by running a drug cartel, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Dinkar Gupta said here on Tuesday.

Exempt Covid drugs from GST, transfer Rs 6K to eligible: Sonia

NEW DELHI: Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has written a letter to the Prime Minister and asked him to exempt the medicines and equipment required for Covid-19 treatment and Rs 6,000 should be transferred every month in the accounts of those who are eligible.

Gangster lawrence Bishnoi and Canada-based Goldy Brar's main associate Gagan Brar arrested by Punjab police from Himachal's Kasol

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police in a joint operation with Himachal Pradesh Police arrested a close aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who played the prime role in the planning, execution as well as providing shelter to killers of Youth Congress leader “Gurlal Singh Bhalwan” on the directions of Lawrence Bishnoi and Canada based Goldy Brar.

GST rate revision likely to be deferred, natural gas may come under ambit

NEW DELHI: GST rates are unlikely to witness any major changes during the extended run of the pandemic as the Centre and the states have agreed not to disturb the country's indirect tax structure in wake of the current economic situation where growth has contracted and industrial activity is just about reviving after coming to a standstill during the lockdown.

March GST collection surges to over Rs 1.23 lakh cr

NEW DELHI: India's gross GST revenue collection reached a new record high of over Rs 1.23 lakh crore in March 2021.
The GST revenues during March 2021 are the highest since the introduction of the tax.

Criminal associated with gangster carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 held by Haryana Police

CHANDIGARH: In a major break-through, Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police has arrested a criminal, associated with Sampat Nehra, a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from Kurukshetra district. Police has also recovered an illegal pistol and five cartridges from his possession.

Gangster who escaped police custody shot dead in Rohini

NEW DELHI: Kuldeep Maan alias Fajja, a gangster who had escaped police custody following a shootout at GTB Hospital three days back, was killed in an encounter late Saturday night at Tulsi apartments in Rohini's Sector 14, the Delhi Police said.

SC orders transfer of gangster Mukhtar Ansari from Punjab to UP

NEW DELHI: In a big victory for the Uttar Pradesh government, the Supreme Court on Friday allowed transfer of gangster-turned-MLA Mukhtar Ansari from a Punjab jail to Banda jail in UP.

Joint strategy against the gangsters in the region by the DGsP of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: The coordination meeting of Director Generals of Police (DGsP) of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh was held at Panchkula on Thursday, to prepare devise strategy and Action Plans against gangsters & criminals who have been operating in these states.

Why can't petrol, diesel be brought under GST: Sushil Modi explains in RS

NEW DELHI: While debating the Finance Bill 2021 in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sushil Modi explained the reason behind not bringing petrol and diesel prices under the GST.

GST bogus billing scam of Rs.700 Crore busted by Punjab GST, five arrested

CHANDIGRH: Officers of the investigation wing of Punjab State GST today arrested 5 persons for creating and operating a bogus billing network across various states including Punjab, Delhi and Haryana and availing & passing on fraudulent ITC to the tune of more than Rs. 122 Crore to various firms without due payment of tax to the Government.

Fake GST fraud: 357 arrested so far, including 12 CAs

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) and the CGST Commissionerates have so far arrested 357 persons, including 12 chartered accountants, one company secretary and an advocate, in the ongoing nationwide drive against fake GST invoice frauds since mid-November, 2020.

Rs 1.06L Cr GST compensation shortfall released to states

NEW DELHI: Finance Ministry has released the 19th weekly instalment of Rs 2,104 crore to the states to meet the GST compensation shortfall.

Mumbai cops seize 14-kg Charas from Nepali gangster

MUMBAI: In a major swoop, the Mumbai Police's Anti Narcotics Cell, Kandivali, has seized Charas worth Rs. 2.80 crore from a Nepali gangster, an official said.

Youngsters on bench keep India alive and kicking

AHMEDABAD: As soon as the fourth and final Test between India and England finished and the presentation ceremony was over here on Saturday, batsman K.L. Rahul went to the pitch on which the final Test was played and started smashing a few balls.

Petrol at Rs 75 and diesel Rs 68 a litre in FY22 if taxation shifts to GST: SBI Ecowrap

NEW DELHI: Consumers can be spared from a rally in retail prices of petrol and diesel if the two auto fuels are brought under the GST regime, but lack of political will and hesitancy to let go a major source of revenue for governments is keeping the product prices one of the highest in the world, economists at SBI said on Thursday.

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