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Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Advocates for Extension of GST Compensation Cess Regime Beyond 2026

CHANDIGARH: In a strong push for the continuation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Compensation cess regime, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday strongly recommended the continuation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Compensation Cess regime beyond March 31, 2026, to ensure that states can mitigate the revenue loss caused by the subsumation of various taxes into GST. This recommendation was made during the Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting on Compensation Cess, which Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema attended via video conferencing.

Punjab Registers 62.93 percent increase in Net GST in November: Harpal Singh Cheema

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Sunday that the state has witnessed an impressive growth rate of 62.93 percent in net GST collection during November 2024 compared to November 2023. Additionally, the total net GST collection up to November this financial year reflects an increase of 10.30 percent compared to the same period of the financial year 2023-24.

Party of extortionists, gangsters: BJP hits out at AAP over MLA's alleged audio clip

NEW DELHI: BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Saturday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of turning into a party of "extortionists and gangsters," after presenting an alleged audio clip of an AAP MLA conversing with a gangster about extorting money from a businessman.

Gurugram: Wanted gangster shot dead in police encounter

GURUGRAM: A wanted gangster was shot dead in an encounter by a joint team comprising a special task force (STF) from Bihar Police and a Crime Branch team of the Gurugram Police, during the early hours on Friday.

Gangsters & notorious criminals to be lodged in new under-construction high-profile security jail near Jagraon: Laljit Singh Bhullar

PATIALA: Punjab Jails and Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Monday, said that gangsters and notorious criminals will be housed in a new under-construction high-profile security jail near Jagraon, Ludhiana, with an aim to dismantle criminal networks operating from within the prison system. The Cabinet Minister was addressing the passing-out parade of 132 warders and 4 matrons of Batch No. 97 at the Punjab Jail Training School in Patiala. He inspected the parade and took the ceremonial salutation.

Fugitive Anmol Bishnoi brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi wanted in NCP leader Baba Siddique arrested in US

CHANDIGARH: Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been arrested in California, United States, as per media reports.

India to follow up on extradition request for Canada-based gangster Arsh Dalla

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday said that it will follow up its request with Canada for the extradition of gangster Arsh Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, who has been designated a proclaimed offender and a terrorist in the country, following reports of his arrest there.

Rohit, Virat have left Indian cricket in safe hands: Kaif reacts after strong show from youngsters

NEW DELHI: Former India batter Mohammad Kaif feels that senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli must be happy after watching youngsters performing well in the T20Is following their retirements from the format.

Punjab Police arrest two operatives of Canada-based gangster Dalla

CHANDIGARH: In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police apprehended two key operatives of Canada-based gangster Arsh Dalla who is involved in the murder of Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau in Faridkot, DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday.

Social media doing harm to youngsters, calling time on it: Australian PM Albanese

CANBERRA: Australia's National Cabinet on Friday agreed to the government's proposed social media legislation - the first of its kind in the world - that sets a minimum age of 16 to access social media in the country.

Salman gets another threat from Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, asked to save songwriter for penning track on gangster

MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has again received another threat message on Thursday, two days after he got a death threat allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Punjab police arrests two dreaded gangsters of Kaushal-Bambiha gang after brief encounter in Jalandhar; two pistols recovered

CHANDIGARH: In a major action by the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police amidst the ongoing fight against organised crime, two dreaded gangsters of Kaushal-Bambiha gang sustained critical injuries while unsuccessfully attempting to escape from the police custody at the outskirts of Jalandhar Cantonment and recovered two pistols along with five live cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.

Bruce Springsteen pays a visit to Jeremy Allen White on sets of his biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'

LOS ANGELES: 'The Boss', Bruce Springsteen, recently visited the sets of his biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' which stars 'The Bear' actor Jeremy Allen White in the lead role.

GST collections see 8.9 pc YoY growth at Rs 1.87 lakh crore in October

NEW DELHI: The goods and services tax (GST) collections stood at Rs 1.87 lakh crore in October, an 8.9 per cent rise from Rs 1.72 lakh crore in GST revenue in the same month last year, government data showed on Friday.

Nwaneri needs to see he can fly and not cut his wings: Arteta on youngster’s meteoric rise

LONDON: Arsenal’s young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, who made his debut at the age of 15 in 2022 making him the youngest player in League history, is now making strides in the first team. Club manager Mikel Arteta empasised the importance of helping Nwaneri ‘fly but not cut off his wings.’

Malayalam movie 'Mura' promises gripping gangster drama

CHENNAI: Malayalam movie 'Mura', directed by the acclaimed Muhammed Musthafa, known for his critically acclaimed debut film 'Kappela', promises a gripping gangster drama.

Govt to slash MRP of 3 anti-cancer drugs after exemption in customs duty, GST rate cut

NEW DELHI: After custom duty exemption and a reduction in GST rates, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has now directed the drug manufacturers to reduce the MRP on three anti-cancer medications, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said on Tuesday.

Jeremy Allen White's first look unveiled from his Bruce Springsteen biopic

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Jeremy Allen White is going from 'The Bear' to 'The Boss' as his first look as Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' has been unveiled.

NZ confirms Women’s T20 WC prize money to be evenly split amongst players

NEW DELHI: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has confirmed that the 2.3 million USD prize money on winning 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE would be split evenly amongst the 15 squad members.

2nd Test: Washington, Ashwin amongst wickets as New Zealand reach 201/5 at tea

PUNE: Ravichandran Ashwin took his third wicket of the innings while Washington Sundar picked two scalps in the last three overs of an engrossing second session as New Zealand reached 201/5 in 62 overs at tea on day one of the second Test against India at the MCA Stadium here on Thursday.

GST fraud case: ED raids 23 locations in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided 23 cities in Gujarat on Thursday in connection with a corruption case linked to GST "fraud".

Gujarat Crime Branch arrests four in GST fraud case

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Crime Branch has arrested four more individuals linked to the massive GST fraud case, bringing the total number of arrests to eight.

Punjab Police busts module backed by foreign based gangsters, key operatives, three weapon suppliers held with pistols

SAS NAGAR: In a major breakthrough against organised crime, Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint-operation with SAS Nagar Police busted a module being operated by foreign based handlers Pavitar USA and Manjinder France with the arrest of their key operative identified as Navjot Singh alias Jota and three Rajasthan-based illegal weapon suppliers, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

Actors Prayaga, Sreenath to be quizzed for presence in hotel room of gangster held with 'drugs'

KOCHI: Eyebrows were raised in the Malayalam film industry on Monday when it became known that the names of actors Sreenath Bhasi and Prayaga Martin were mentioned in a Kerala Police remand report on gangster Om Prakash.

EAM Jaishankar lands in Sri Lanka, to take forward 'longstanding partnership'

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday to meet the Sri Lankan leadership and his counterpart.

Gangster wanted for TN BSP chief's murder killed in police encounter

CHENNAI: A gangster wanted for the murder of Tamil Nadu BSP president K. Armstrong was killed in a police encounter in Chennai on Monday.

GST 2.0 will further ease tax compliances and boost economic growth

NEW DELHI: Goods and Services Tax (GST) is one of the major economic reforms in the last decade in India which replaced the Value Added Tax (VAT) system.

MP Arora seeks reduction of GST on bicycles from 12% to 5%; shots off letter to FM Sitharaman

LUDHIANA: MP (Rajya Sabha) from Ludhiana Sanjeev Arora has taken up the issue of reduction of GST on bicycles from 12% to 5% with the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Arora has shot off a letter to FM in this regard.

Notorious gangster killed in police encounter in Chennai

CHENNAI: Notorious gangster Kakathope Balaji, wanted in more than 50 criminal cases including murder, was killed in an encounter with the police in Chennai.

People of Punjab living under constant fear of gangsters, snatchers, robbers: Mohit Mohindra

PATIALA: Punjab Youth Congress (PYC) president Mr.Mohit Mohindra led the dharna of party workers at Patiala to lodge their protest against the rising violence and deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab. The call for protest was given by PPCC president Mr. Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.

SC to hear Abbas Ansari’s plea against Gangsters Act on September 17

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Abbas Ansari’s plea against slapping of the stringent Gangsters Act by the Uttar Pradesh Police.

Chandigarh grenade blast case: USA based gangster Happy Passia turns dumb ear to accused persons after the incident

CHANDIGARH: With the Punjab Police, in coordination with Central Agencies and Delhi Police, having arrested the second perpetrator of Chandigarh Grenade Blast case within 72 hours, the probe has revealed that USA-based wanted gangster Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia, who is working on the behest of Pak-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda and ISI, handled the accused by providing explosives, weapons, and logistical support but reneged on promised rewards to the accused persons.

Moving up the order has given me more responsibility and more time to bat, says Livingstone

NEW DELHI: England’s explosive batter Liam Livingstone made his 50th T20I appearance memorable with a superb 87 from 47 balls leading the charge for a series-levelling win for the hosts’ over Australia at Cardiff.

Livingstone leads England to three wickets victory over Australia in second T20I

CARDIFF: Liam Livingstone led England to a dramatic three-wicket victory over Australia in the second T20I at Sophia Gardens, leveling the series at 1-1. Livingstone’s explosive 87 from 47 balls, complemented by a stellar bowling performance, turned the game in England's favor and set the stage for a decisive final match at Old Trafford.

Four GST officials held for 'Rs 1.5 cr extortion, illegal arrest'

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru Police have arrested four officers attached to the office of the Director General of GST Intelligence, Bengaluru Zonal Unit (Central GST), an official statement said on Wednesday.

Punjab FM Harpal Singh Cheema Pushes for GST Compensation and Research Grant Exemption at 54th GST Council Meeting

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema has apprised the GST Council that state's effective taxation rate has significantly decreased since GST implementation, therefore considering the low GST Revenue, the Council must look at ways to compensate states that are losing revenue due to the implementation of GST. He also passionately advocated for exempting research grants from GST net, emphasizing education as a top priority for the Punjab Government.

GST reduction on cancer drugs to make life-saving meds more affordable: Experts

NEW DELHI: Welcoming the GST Council’s reduction in tax rates on essential cancer drugs, experts on Tuesday said that it is a crucial step and will make life-saving medicines more affordable and accessible to patients.

Abbas Ansari petitions SC against Gangster Act

NEW DELHI: Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Abbas Ansari has petitioned the Supreme Court against slapping of the stringent Gangster Act by the Uttar Pradesh Police.

Chaminda Vaas, Moin Khan named amongst coaches for Zim Afro T10 season 2

HARARE: Ahead of the upcoming season of T10 set to begin in Zimbabwe, the franchises at the Zim Afro T10 have announced their head coaches for the upcoming tournament. The roster of coaches includes some stalwarts from the world of cricket such as Pakistan’s Moin Khan, Sri Lankan Chaminda Vaas and Englishman Owais Shah.

Karnataka Minister writes to PM Modi to reconsider 18 per cent GST on health insurance

BENGALURU: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding reconsideration of 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health insurance.

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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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