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GST has special significance for States: Jitendra Singh

Jul 09, 2017, at 08:51 pm

Nainital, July 9 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh has said that GST has a special significance for Jammu & Kashmir and the eight States of the North-East Region.

Afghanistan defence official meets Arun Jaitley

Jul 04, 2017, at 01:31 am

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Vice Chief of General Staff (Air) Afghanistan Security Forces, Lieutenant General Abdul Wahab Wardak met Union Minister Arun Jaitley here.

Opposition must display broad shoulders: Arun Jaitley on GST celebration boycott

Jun 30, 2017, at 08:25 pm

New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Reacting to the boycott of GST celebration by some of the key opposition parties, Union finance minister Arun Jaitley said they must have broad shoulders.

Cattle trade notification has nothing to do with cow slaughter rules in states: Jaitley

Jun 02, 2017, at 03:57 am

New Delhi, June 1 (IBNS): Reacting to the controversy which erupted over the Centre's notification to ban sale of cows and buffaloes in animal market, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday clarified that the notification issued on cattle trade has nothing to do with cow slaughter rules in states, media reports.

My apprehension came true, says Mamata on dip in GDP growth rate

Jun 02, 2017, at 01:12 am

Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS): Attacking the Centre once again for the demonetisation and its negative impacts on Indian economy, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that her apprehension proved to be true regarding the severe loss in jobs and decline in productivity, at the time when India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate slipped to 6.1% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016-2017.

Arun Jaitley says India-Africa together can shape the future of the world

May 23, 2017, at 12:29 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jailtey said that the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Annual Meeting organized in India this year is a new chapter in India - Africa relationship.

Arun Jaitley files second defamation suit against Kejriwal

May 22, 2017, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) : Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has filed a second defamation suit against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, asking for Rs. 10 crore damages after being called a "crook" in court by his lawyer Ram Jethmalani, NDTV reports said.

DAC finalises broad contours of policy to engage Indian private sector in manufacture of high-tech defence equipment in India

May 20, 2017, at 09:20 pm

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): Breaking new ground, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) under the Chairmanship of the Minister of Defence, Arun Jaitley, on Saturday finalised the broad contours of a policy aimed at engaging the Indian private sector in the manufacture of high-tech defence equipment in India.

Arun Jaitley meets Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti

May 18, 2017, at 09:53 pm

Srinagar, May 18 (IBNS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here in Srinagar on Thursday.

Ummer Fayaz laid to rest with full military honour

May 10, 2017, at 11:41 pm

Srinagar, May 10 (IBNS): Military honor and wreath laying ceremony was conducted to pay tribute to the Lt Ummer Fayaz who was abducted and killed by suspected militants in South Kashmir on Wednesday.

Jaitley holds bilateral discussion with his Japan counterpart, invites Japanese companies to set up facilities in India

May 07, 2017, at 06:00 pm

Yokohama, May 7 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley highlighted the initiatives under Make in India and called upon Japanese companies to set up facilities in India for manufacture of rolling stock for the metro rail projects during the bilateral discussion with the Finance Minister of Japan, Taro Aso.

Jaitley asks Asian Development Bank to set up regional hub in Delhi for South Asia region

May 07, 2017, at 05:55 pm

Yokohama, May 7 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley asked the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to set up a regional hub in New Delhi for the South Asia region in order to keep pace with the growing aspirations of the people and to expedite the process of project preparation and delivery for India and other countries in the region.

Jaitley briefs PM Modi on mutilation of soldiers' bodies, DGMO speaks with Pak counterpart, says barbaric

May 02, 2017, at 07:50 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) : Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Pakistan situation while the Director General of Military Operations spoke to his counterpart as tension in the bilateral relation rose to a new height after Monday's Pak attack in Poonch LoC in which two Indian soldiers were killed and their bodies mutilated.

Arun Jaitley interacts with IAF Commanders during Air Force Commanders' Conference

Apr 20, 2017, at 12:13 am

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Defence Minister Arun Jaitley inaugurated the biannual Air Force Commanders' Conference at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi on Wednesday.

Won't charge him if he can't pay : Jethmalani after Kejriwal's Rs. 3.8 crore litigation bill controversy

Apr 04, 2017, at 06:55 pm

New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS) : After a controversy surrounded Arvind Kejriwal over his Government's reported attempt to foot a Rs. 3.8-crore bill for his personal legal battle from the state exchequer, lawyer Ram Jethmalani has offered to defend the Delhi Chief Minister for free if he can not afford to pay, media reports said.

Arun Jaitley to chair SASEC Finance Ministers' meeting

Apr 02, 2017, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley will chair the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Finance Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Monday morning.

Parliament passes Finance Bill as Lok Sabha rejects RS amendments

Mar 30, 2017, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) : Backed by the dominant BJP and allied party members in the Lok Sabha, Parliament on Thursday approved the Finance Bill 2017 after the lower house rejected five amendments by the Rajya Sabha with regard to curbing more powers to taxmen and a cap on donation by companies to political parties.

Lok Sabha debates on GST Bill on Wednesday, One Nation One Tax

Mar 29, 2017, at 06:28 pm

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Members of Lok Sabha, on Wednesday afternoon, began their debate on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill 2017 after the bill was discussed by Union Finance Arun Jaitley earlier in the day.

Defamation case: Kejriwal put on trial

Mar 26, 2017, at 12:37 am

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): In a major development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders will face trial in a criminal defamation case filed against them by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Jaitley Defamation case: Kejriwal to face trial

Mar 25, 2017, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): In a criminal defamation case filed against him by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, a Delhi court on Saturday put Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to trial.

Defence Minister hands over indigenous DRDO Naval Systems

Mar 25, 2017, at 02:07 am

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): Minister of Defence, Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley handed over three Naval Systems indigenously developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba here on Friday.

Arun Jaitley lashes out at Congress in Rajya Sabha

Mar 16, 2017, at 01:54 am

New Delhi, Mar 15 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who has been recently given the charge of Defence Ministry, while addressing in Rajya Sabha, lashed out at Congress party on Wednesday for their complains regarding formation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Goa and Manipur despite being minority.

Arun Jaitley gets Defence Ministry after Parrikar takes charge of Goa

Mar 14, 2017, at 01:26 am

New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): With Manohar Parrikar resigning from the Council of Ministers, President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Monday directed Arun Jaitley to take the additional charge of Ministry of Defence.

Arun Jaitley gets additional charge of Defence Ministry

Mar 13, 2017, at 09:51 pm

New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister and leader of the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley, has been given additional charge of Defence Ministry following the resignation of Manohar Parrikar who has been chosen as the next CM of Goa.

DDCA row: Jaitley cross-examined in open court by Ram Jethmalani

Mar 07, 2017, at 03:33 am

New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS): Noted lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Monday cross-examined Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in an open court in connection with the defamation case he had filed against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for implicating him in the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) irregularities.

Arun Jaitley meets World Bank Group CEO Kristalina I. Georgieva

Mar 02, 2017, at 12:21 am

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley emphasized the need for increasing the World Bank Portfolio for India at a meeting with Kristalina I. Georgieva, the Chief Executive Officer, World Bank Group on Wednesday.

DDCA case: Kejriwal approaches HC, seeks bank details of Jaitley

Feb 26, 2017, at 12:41 am

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking bank account, wealth & income tax details of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in a DDCA case.

Arun Jaitley leaves for five-day official tour of UK

Feb 24, 2017, at 10:17 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley left for the United Kingdom (UK) on Friday to represent India at the reception by Queen Elizabeth II to launch UK-India Year of Culture 2017, according to media reports.

Assembly Elections: Arun Jaitley calls UP Congress-SP alliance opportunistic

Feb 14, 2017, at 08:44 pm

Lucknow, Feb 14 (IBNS): On a campaign trail in Uttar Pradesh, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the state is the biggest state of the nation, it's development is inevitable for development of India, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Assam CM terms Union Budget 2017-18 as pro-poor, pro-farmer, welfare and growth oriented

Feb 02, 2017, at 12:38 am

Guwahati, Feb 1 (IBNS) : Hailing the 2017-2018 Union Budget, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal described it as “pro-poor, pro-farmer, welfare and growth-oriented” and said it has something for every section of the society.