India increases defence budget by 6.2%

New Delhi, February 1 : Despite rapidly expanding military prowess of China and an perpetually belligerent Pakistan, the Narenda Modi-led Government on Wednesday maintained a ‘small’ hike of about 6.2 per cent in defence spending and announced an allocation of Rs 2.74,114 crore ($40.31 billion) for the fiscal 2017-2018. The budget includes a capital outlay […]

Tax rate in Rs 2.5-5 lakh income bracket cut to 5%

Chennai : In a major relief to the tax-burdened middle-class people, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday proposed to halve the income tax to 5 per cent for those earning between Rs 2,50,000 and Rs 5,00,000 per annum. Presenting the 2017-18 Budget in the Lok Sabha, Jaitley said he proposed to halve the income tax […]

SGPC President convenes meeting ahead of releasing annual budget for 2017-18

AMRITSAR SAHIB : President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhik Committee Prof. Kirpal Singh Badungar on January 29 underwent a meeting with the SGPC Chief Secretary Harcharan Singh, Secretary Dr. Roop Singh , Avtar Singh, Additional Secretary Harbhajan Singh Manawa, Ranjit Singh, Sukhdev Singh Bhoora Kohna, Partap Singh, Diljit Singh Bedi and Bijai Singh to deliberate upon […]

Sikh advocacy groups urges Gurdwaras to be alert and vigilant

Washington : A Sikh advocacy group today urged gurdwaras in the country to be alert and vigilant in view of the prevailing atmosphere in the US. “Given the current situation of our country, and other parts of the world, we advise Gurdwaras to step up their security measures, especially following Sunday’s deadly mosque attack in […]

SC to hear BCCI plea on ICC participation

NEW DELHI : The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a BCCI plea seeking the modification of its earlier order appointing three nominees to represent the apex cricketing body at ICC meeting from February 2 to February 5. The bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra agreed to hear the matter at 2.00 p.m. as senior counsel […]