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Topic: VAT

Modi asks Opposition states to lower VAT on fuel, ‘not fair to your people’

The PM noted some states had not cut taxes on petrol, diesel even after the Centre cut excise duties.

In a first, diesel costlier than petrol in Delhi after 18 hikes in a row

Diesel now costs Rs 79.88 per litre in Delhi as compared to petrol price of Rs 79.76 a litre.

BJP threatened petrol pump owners of I-T raids if not gone on strike: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal's Delhi govt refused to reduce VAT on fuels, because of which 400 CNG and petrol pumps in New Delhi remained shut Monday. 

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.