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Government to raise long-term capital gains tax on debt Mutual fund to 20 pc
Mutual funds pool together money from many investors can invest it on their behalf, in accordance with a stated set of objectives.
Over Rs 205 crore earmarked for training of babus
The Finance Minister has also proposed to increase by over Rs nine crore to Rs 30.32 crore the budgetary allocation for CIC and PESB for 2014-15.
Union Budget 2014: What's cheaper and what's costlier
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday spared the common man from price hike by keeping duties on commonly used day-to-day items unchanged but made it costlier for smokers and tobacco consumers with a steep increase in excise rate in tax proposals in B...
Healthcare sector welcomes move for more AIIMS in India
Apollo Hospitals Managing Director Suneeta Reddy said the proposals for four new AIIMS like institutions and thereafter in every state in the coming years augured well from affordability perspective.
Government to clear highways sector from maze of clearances: Arun Jaitley
The Finance Minister said that faster growth of roads is a commitment of the present government as a modern nation needs multiple sources of transport.
World Cup 2014: Romero emerges from shadows to become Argentina's hero
Reduced to the role of spectator for much of a disappointing match, the 27-year-old stepped forward to deny both Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder from the spot.
Jaitley's 'healthy measures' in Budget 2014: Cigarettes, gutka, aerated drinks get costlier
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley raised the excise duties on cigarettes and other tobacco products from 11 per cent and 72 per cent.
Tamil Nadu Assembly pay tribute to Gopinath Munde
The extended budget session of the state assembly began on Thursday and expected to continue till August 12.
Actor John Wayne's heirs sue university to use 'Duke' nickname
John Wayne Enterprises said it fears being sued by the private university in Durham, North Carolina, for trademark infringement.
US warns of more sanctions against Russia
Russia has dismissed the West's accusations of supplying the Ukrainian rebels with arms as "shameless".
Omar Abdullah meets Nitin Gadkari, seeks central aid for road projects in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister emphasised the need for early completion of the four-lane project.
World Cup 2014: Lucky few gamblers cash in on 7-1 German rout
Four gamblers were counting their winnings after putting money on Germany to beat Brazil by an outlandish 7-1 scoreline in the World Cup semi-final.
World Cup 2014: Brazil's image shattered, says Maradona
Germany's 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the World Cup semi-final was a "hammer-blow" that has damaged the hosts' image around the world, Maradona said.
Urgent need to revamp Mahatma Gandhi NREGA: Economic Survey
The survey said there is a need for revamp or reorganisation of some of the ongoing social-sector schemes.
DVC employees ignore request for talks, go ahead with stir
Employees of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) on Wednesday went ahead with their agitation despite the management's invitation for discussions on their charter of demands.
Congress leaders submit memorandum to Lok Sabha Speaker on LoP issue
Sources have said that the Narendra Modi government is set to reject the Congress's bid for the Leader of the Opposition post.