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GST return filing deadline for May extended till June 26
The development comes on the basis of the recommendations of the GST Council, which, in its 43rd meeting on May 28, had decided to extend certain compliance relaxations on account of Covid-19. In a series of tweets on Monday, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said that for composition taxpayers, the due date for furnishing annual return in 'Form GSTR-4' for FY 2020-21 would has been extended to July 31.
Defence Ministry comes up with 2nd negative import list of 108 items
The second list includes 108 defence equipment which will not be imported. Earlier, the ministry had come up with a negative import list of 101 items to give impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing. With the new list of items banned for imports, the tally has now gone up to 209 since August last year when the embargo on defence items was announced.
Bengal Chief Secy retires, appointed as Chief Advisor to CM
Alleging that the decision for Central deputation was a fallout of the Centre's vendetta politics, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appointed Bandyopadhyay as the Chief Political Advisor to the CM. Bandyopadhyay's decision to opt for normal retirement came after the Centre sent a second letter to him and the state government, asking the senior officer to report to North Block on Tuesday, clearly indicating that the Centre will not withdraw from its stance.
Twitter reiterates it will comply with new IT rules after HC notice
While Facebook, WhatsApp, Google, Telegram, LinkedIn etc have either fully or partially complied with the new IT rules, Twitter is yet to follow suit. Twitter last week requested the IT Ministry to consider a minimum of three-month extension in order for the company to implement the new intermediary guidelines.
Delhi has 944 cases of black fungus, facing shortage of drugs: Kejriwal
There may have been a decrease in cases of coronavirus infections in Delhi but hundreds of people are still suffering from black fungus. According to the Delhi government, medicines were being made available to it in a limited quantity by the Central government.
Delhi to get 'Sputnik V' vaccines but not before June 20: Kejriwal
Speaking to the press on the availability of Sputnik V, the chief minister said, "We have been assured that after June 20, we will get some doses. Sputnik V vaccine is not being produced domestically so far. Right now they are importing the vaccine and will start manufacturing in August. A part of the doses imported from Russia will be provided to Delhi."
Aerial disinfectant project halted in Bengaluru after experts express concern
The aerial spraying of disinfectants was to be taken up in two different parts of the city from Monday onwards for the next three days. The project has now been put on hold after environmental and health concerns were raised. Gupta told reporters that the civic body was studying the pros and cons of the project. "We will discuss with health and environment experts before relaunching this project," he said.
'You must smell the coffee,' SC asks tough questions from Centre over vaccine policy
A bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud, L. Nageswara Rao and S. Ravindra Bhat told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, "You must smell the coffee and see what is happening across the country", and stressed that Centre's vaccination policy should not be carved in stone, rather it should evolve based on the ground situation. The bench suggested that the Centre must know the ground situation and change its policy accordingly.
Petrol price rises again after hitting century mark in Mumbai
Accordingly, the pump prices of petrol and diesel increased by 29 paise and 26 paise per litre to Rs 94.23 and Rs 85.16 per litre respectively in Delhi on Monday. In the city of Mumbai, where petrol prices crossed Rs 100 mark for the first time ever on Saturday, the fuel price rose again by 28 paise per litre on Monday to reach new high of Rs 100.47 per litre
Time we define limits of sedition: SC staying steps against news channels
The Andhra Pradesh police had mentioned the coercive measures in an FIR alleging sedition.
The bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud, L. Nageswara Rao and S. Ravindra Bhat said: "It's time we define the limits of sedition" and expressed prima facie that FIRs are an attempt to muzzle media freedom.
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