BJP MP Vijay Goel on Saturday said that in both Haryana and Maharashtra, his party will form the government and that people know it very well.

His comments came soon after the Election Commission announced the dates of Assembly elections to be held in both the states.

Voting will take place on October 21, while counting of votes will be held on October 24 in both the states.

On being asked about the upcoming elections, Goyal told ANI, "In both the states, BJP will win and people know that very well."

Goel, who was protesting here against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the money being spent on taking out advertisements, added that AAP will also not return to power in the national capital.

The BJP MP lashed out at Kejriwal and said that his government had not worked during its tenure and is now spending money on advertisements.

"For the past five years, Kejriwal did not work so the only option left for him now is to take out advertisements and resort to fake publicity. He used people`s money for advertisement and publicity," the BJP MP alleged.

"Everyday we see Kejriwal`s photo in these advertisements whether it is related to dengue, Ganesh Chaturthi, Valmiki Jayanti or any other event," he said.

He further said that Delhi has become one of the most polluted cities in the country.

"There are traffic jams and the huge problem of car parking. The Mohalla clinics are opened in small kiosks. Tourists see all this and say that the capital of the country is in such a bad shape," said Goel.

"People of Delhi are smart they know that advertisements being taken out by Kejriwal are fake," he added.

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BJP MP Vijay Goel on Saturday said that in both Haryana and Maharashtra, his party will form the government and that people know it very well. His comments came soon after the Election Commission announced the dates of Assembly elections to be held in both the states.

BJP MP Vijay Goel on Saturday said that in both Haryana and Maharashtra, his party will form the government and that people know it very well. His comments came soon after the Election Commission announced the dates of Assembly elections to be held in both the states. Voting will take place on October 21, while counting of votes will be held on October 24 in both the states. On being asked about the upcoming elections, Goyal told ANI, "In both the states, BJP will win and people know that very well." Goel, who was protesting here against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the money being spent on taking out advertisements, added that AAP will also not return to power in the national capital. The BJP MP lashed out at Kejriwal and said that his government had not worked during its tenure and is now spending money on advertisements. "For the past five years, Kejriwal did not work so the only option left for him now is to take out advertisements and resort to fake publicity. He used people`s money for advertisement and publicity," the BJP MP alleged. "Everyday we see Kejriwal`s photo in these advertisements whether it is related to dengue, Ganesh Chaturthi, Valmiki Jayanti or any other event," he said. He further said that Delhi has become one of the most polluted cities in the country. "There are traffic jams and the huge problem of car parking. The Mohalla clinics are opened in small kiosks. Tourists see all this and say that the capital of the country is in such a bad shape," said Goel. "People of Delhi are smart they know that advertisements being taken out by Kejriwal are fake," he added.

BJP will win in both Haryana and Maharashtra: Vijay Goel

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday visited the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) situated in Bhabani Bhaban area to enquire if the organisation is in contact with Rajeev Kumar.

Kumar, a former Kolkata police commissioner, is wanted in connection with the probe into Saradha chit fund scam.

The Saradha group of companies had allegedly duped scores of people to the tune of Rs 2,500 crore promising higher rates of return on their investments.

Kumar is accused of tampering with evidence in Saradha scam case. He was a part of the SIT constituted by the state government to probe the scam before the Supreme Court transferred it to the CBI.

On Monday, Kumar evaded the CBI for the third time even as the probe agency spanned out to search for him after which it moved Alipore court in the city, seeking an arrest warrant for Rajeev Kumar.

Disposing off the agency`s prayer, the court said the CBI does not need its warrant against Rajeev Kumar, as the Supreme Court and the Calcutta High Court had already lifted the bar on his arrest in the chit fund case.&nbsp;

 
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday visited the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) situated in Bhabani Bhaban area to enquire if the organisation is in contact with Rajeev Kumar.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday visited the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) situated in Bhabani Bhaban area to enquire if the organisation is in contact with Rajeev Kumar. Kumar, a former Kolkata police commissioner, is wanted in connection with the probe into Saradha chit fund scam. The Saradha group of companies had allegedly duped scores of people to the tune of Rs 2,500 crore promising higher rates of return on their investments. Kumar is accused of tampering with evidence in Saradha scam case. He was a part of the SIT constituted by the state government to probe the scam before the Supreme Court transferred it to the CBI. On Monday, Kumar evaded the CBI for the third time even as the probe agency spanned out to search for him after which it moved Alipore court in the city, seeking an arrest warrant for Rajeev Kumar. Disposing off the agency`s prayer, the court said the CBI does not need its warrant against Rajeev Kumar, as the Supreme Court and the Calcutta High Court had already lifted the bar on his arrest in the chit fund case.

West Bengal: CBI visits CID headquarters to enquire about Kolkata ex-cop Rajeev Kumar

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-nominated-as-indias-official-entry-to-92nd-oscar-awards-251037">Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy'</a> has been nominated as India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. The film features Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt in lead roles along with&nbsp;Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz and Kalki Koechlin.&nbsp;

The movie is India's official entry to Oscars 2020 under the best international feature film category.

"#GullyBoy has been selected as India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. #apnatimeaayega. Thank you to the film federation and congratulations #Zoya&nbsp;@kagtireema @ritesh_sid @RanveerOfficial @aliaa08 @SiddhantChturvD @kalkikanmani &amp; cast, crew and hip hop crew," actor, director and Zoya's brother Farhan Akhtar tweeted out.&nbsp;

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Thank you to the film federation and congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zoya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Zoya</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kagtireema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kagtireema</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ritesh_sid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ritesh_sid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RanveerOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RanveerOfficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aliaa08?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aliaa08</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SiddhantChturvD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SiddhantChturvD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kalkikanmani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kalkikanmani</a> &amp; cast, crew and hip hop crew. 🕺🏻 <a href="https://t.co/Eyg02iETmG">pic.twitter.com/Eyg02iETmG</a>
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The movie, which hit the multiplexes earlier this year in February, won widespread critical acclaim and is seen as a coming-of-age drama. 'Gully Boy'&nbsp;is centred around the life of an aspiring rapper in Mumbai named Murad played by Ranveer Singh.&nbsp;

The movie picks up from real-life stories of Mumbai rappers Divine and Naezy.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, the film bagged top honour&nbsp;at the annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards. The award ceremony took place at the iconic Palais Theatre in Melbourne. 'Gully Boy' walked away with the Best Film honour at the event.

“I am so excited. I am not going to forget this evening. This is my first award in the capacity of a producer. 'Gully boy' was our first production. This is a good start. No one makes a movie alone and this wouldn’t be possible without my producers, my co-writer, my incredible actors and every member of my cast and crew. 54 invincible artists worked on this album. I owe this night to all of them,” an elated Zoya Akhtar said on receiving the award.

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Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' has been nominated as India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. The film features Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt in lead roles along with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz and Kalki Koechlin.

Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' has been nominated as India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. The film features Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt in lead roles along with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz and Kalki Koechlin. The movie is India's official entry to Oscars 2020 under the best international feature film category. "#GullyBoy has been selected as India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. #apnatimeaayega. Thank you to the film federation and congratulations #Zoya @kagtireema @ritesh_sid @RanveerOfficial @aliaa08 @SiddhantChturvD @kalkikanmani & cast, crew and hip hop crew," actor, director and Zoya's brother Farhan Akhtar tweeted out. #GullyBoy has been selected as India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. #apnatimeaayega Thank you to the film federation and congratulations #Zoya @kagtireema @ritesh_sid @RanveerOfficial @aliaa08 @SiddhantChturvD @kalkikanmani & cast, crew and hip hop crew. 🕺🏻 pic.twitter.com/Eyg02iETmG — Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 21, 2019 × The movie, which hit the multiplexes earlier this year in February, won widespread critical acclaim and is seen as a coming-of-age drama. 'Gully Boy' is centred around the life of an aspiring rapper in Mumbai named Murad played by Ranveer Singh. The movie picks up from real-life stories of Mumbai rappers Divine and Naezy. Earlier this month, the film bagged top honour at the annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards. The award ceremony took place at the iconic Palais Theatre in Melbourne. 'Gully Boy' walked away with the Best Film honour at the event. “I am so excited. I am not going to forget this evening. This is my first award in the capacity of a producer. 'Gully boy' was our first production. This is a good start. No one makes a movie alone and this wouldn’t be possible without my producers, my co-writer, my incredible actors and every member of my cast and crew. 54 invincible artists worked on this album. I owe this night to all of them,” an elated Zoya Akhtar said on receiving the award.

'Gully Boy' nominated as India's official entry to 92nd Oscar Awards

The United States and India are racing to negotiate a limited trade deal that US&nbsp;President Donald Trump and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-howdy-modi-diaspora-event-meet-with-trump-multilateral-engagements-to-unga-address-pm-modis-jam-packed-us-schedule-251007">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> can sign at the United Nations General Assembly in New York at the end of September, people familiar with the talks said.

A deal between the world's most populous democracies would be a welcome victory for Trump, whose administration has made little headway negotiating an end to its prolonged trade war with China. Trump is also expected to sign a deal with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next week that lowers Japanese farm tariffs.

The deal under discussion with India would lower some tariffs on US&nbsp;produce and restore preferential treatment for some Indian exports to the United States, the sources said.

Trump and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/excitement-builds-up-as-indian-diaspora-gears-up-for-electrifying-howdy-modi-event-251008">Modi</a> will meet this Sunday in Houston at an Indian-American rally dubbed "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-present-india-as-global-leader-says-pm-modi-ahead-of-us-visit-250880">Howdy Modi</a>!" in a 50,000-seat stadium -- a sign of their warming relations, which are contributing to expectations for a "mini-deal."

"There's a push to get something done with India, with an eye for UNGA," said a Washington-based source familiar with the discussions.

Trump has demanded better terms of trade from most of the top commercial partners of the United States and blames previous deals for the loss of millions of US&nbsp;manufacturing jobs.

US-India trade relations have been fraught. Trump has repeatedly complained about India's high tariff rates, including a 50 per cent tariff on Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

The United States has also taken issue with India's new investment rules on e-commerce that limit how companies like Amazon.com Inc and Walmart-backed Flipkart can do business in a rapidly growing online market set to touch $200 billion by 2027.

"We’ve been talking to the Americans, we have engaged them for many months now," Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said at a news conference this week. "My expectation is that some of the sharper edges, they would be addressed in some forms in the not too distant future."

A US&nbsp;trade representative spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on the US-India talks.

Modi, like Trump, has used tariffs to try to boost investment in manufacturing, a key part of his "Make-In-India" campaign to attract foreign cash and create factory jobs for millions of youth entering the workforce.

Apple Inc supplier Foxconn recently expanded production of iPhones in India to avoid a 20% import tariff and diversify its supply chain from China.

Bilateral US&nbsp;trade with India, at $142 billion last year, is just a fraction of the $737 billion in US-China trade.

Tariffs&nbsp;

The United States in June ended duty-free access for about $5.7 billion worth of Indian exports under its Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, including chemicals, plastics, leather and rubber goods, and auto parts. India was the largest beneficiary of the GSP, which was designed to help developing countries that dates from the 1970s. India responded with higher retaliatory tariffs on 28 US&nbsp;products, including almonds, apples and walnuts.

India is the largest buyer of US&nbsp;almonds, paying $543 million for more than half of US&nbsp;almond exports in 2018, according to the US&nbsp;Department of Agriculture. It is the second-largest buyer of US&nbsp;apples.

Pork, dairy, nuts&nbsp;

The talks are focused on US&nbsp;demands that India reduce agricultural tariffs, including those for almonds, pork, dairy products, cherries, apples and other commodities, people familiar with the talks in both Washington and New Delhi said.

India is likely to allow some US&nbsp;dairy imports, the official said. Another Indian official said the United States was pushing India to remove high pricing barriers on imported US&nbsp;medical devices including cardiac stents.

In return, India wants the GSP restored for a few more years, as Modi struggles to boost exports dampened by sluggish global demand made worse by the US-China trade war. New Delhi also wants market access for some of its farm products such as grapes to export to the United States.

The United States is also seeking lower tariffs on high-end electronics products, one of the Indian officials said.

Both sides are discussing revising India's domestic content rules on ethanol to allow more imports of the US&nbsp;fuel additive, two US&nbsp;sources familiar with the discussions said.

A narrow deal would be a positive first step and leave thorny issues aside such as the new e-commerce rules, said Roger Murry, deputy director of the Alliance for Fair Trade with India, a group of US&nbsp;trade associations.

"We're hopeful that the Houston events can be bolstered by some real progress on the trade front that shows the US&nbsp;and India can negotiate some reasonable solutions," Murry said.

The United States and India are racing to negotiate a limited trade deal that US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi can sign at the United Nations General Assembly in New York at the end of September, people familiar with the talks said.

The United States and India are racing to negotiate a limited trade deal that US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi can sign at the United Nations General Assembly in New York at the end of September, people familiar with the talks said. A deal between the world's most populous democracies would be a welcome victory for Trump, whose administration has made little headway negotiating an end to its prolonged trade war with China. Trump is also expected to sign a deal with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next week that lowers Japanese farm tariffs. The deal under discussion with India would lower some tariffs on US produce and restore preferential treatment for some Indian exports to the United States, the sources said. Trump and Modi will meet this Sunday in Houston at an Indian-American rally dubbed "Howdy Modi!" in a 50,000-seat stadium -- a sign of their warming relations, which are contributing to expectations for a "mini-deal." "There's a push to get something done with India, with an eye for UNGA," said a Washington-based source familiar with the discussions. Trump has demanded better terms of trade from most of the top commercial partners of the United States and blames previous deals for the loss of millions of US manufacturing jobs. US-India trade relations have been fraught. Trump has repeatedly complained about India's high tariff rates, including a 50 per cent tariff on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The United States has also taken issue with India's new investment rules on e-commerce that limit how companies like Amazon.com Inc and Walmart-backed Flipkart can do business in a rapidly growing online market set to touch $200 billion by 2027. "We’ve been talking to the Americans, we have engaged them for many months now," Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said at a news conference this week. "My expectation is that some of the sharper edges, they would be addressed in some forms in the not too distant future." A US trade representative spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on the US-India talks. Modi, like Trump, has used tariffs to try to boost investment in manufacturing, a key part of his "Make-In-India" campaign to attract foreign cash and create factory jobs for millions of youth entering the workforce. Apple Inc supplier Foxconn recently expanded production of iPhones in India to avoid a 20% import tariff and diversify its supply chain from China. Bilateral US trade with India, at $142 billion last year, is just a fraction of the $737 billion in US-China trade. Tariffs The United States in June ended duty-free access for about $5.7 billion worth of Indian exports under its Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, including chemicals, plastics, leather and rubber goods, and auto parts. India was the largest beneficiary of the GSP, which was designed to help developing countries that dates from the 1970s. India responded with higher retaliatory tariffs on 28 US products, including almonds, apples and walnuts. India is the largest buyer of US almonds, paying $543 million for more than half of US almond exports in 2018, according to the US Department of Agriculture. It is the second-largest buyer of US apples. Pork, dairy, nuts The talks are focused on US demands that India reduce agricultural tariffs, including those for almonds, pork, dairy products, cherries, apples and other commodities, people familiar with the talks in both Washington and New Delhi said. India is likely to allow some US dairy imports, the official said. Another Indian official said the United States was pushing India to remove high pricing barriers on imported US medical devices including cardiac stents. In return, India wants the GSP restored for a few more years, as Modi struggles to boost exports dampened by sluggish global demand made worse by the US-China trade war. New Delhi also wants market access for some of its farm products such as grapes to export to the United States. The United States is also seeking lower tariffs on high-end electronics products, one of the Indian officials said. Both sides are discussing revising India's domestic content rules on ethanol to allow more imports of the US fuel additive, two US sources familiar with the discussions said. A narrow deal would be a positive first step and leave thorny issues aside such as the new e-commerce rules, said Roger Murry, deputy director of the Alliance for Fair Trade with India, a group of US trade associations. "We're hopeful that the Houston events can be bolstered by some real progress on the trade front that shows the US and India can negotiate some reasonable solutions," Murry said.

After 'Howdy Modi,' Trump and PM Modi could sign trade deal

After the announcement of Assembly election polls in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday urged people to participate in huge numbers in the voting process for the upcoming elections.

"The election commission has announced the dates of the biggest festival celebrated in Maharashtra. I am very happy. I appeal everyone to participate in this festival and appear in large numbers for voting. The right to criticise the government`s policy is with those who vote in the elections," he said.

He also encouraged the people to avoid the use of single-use plastics in the state.

"I appeal to everyone not to use plastic. We have already banned the use of single-use plastics and I believe that all the political parties will adhere to this decision," he added.

Earlier in the day, the Election Commission announced the single-phase voting dates for Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly elections on October 21, while the counting of votes will be held on October 24.&nbsp;

 
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After the announcement of Assembly election polls in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday urged people to participate in huge numbers in the voting process for the upcoming elections.

After the announcement of Assembly election polls in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday urged people to participate in huge numbers in the voting process for the upcoming elections. "The election commission has announced the dates of the biggest festival celebrated in Maharashtra. I am very happy. I appeal everyone to participate in this festival and appear in large numbers for voting. The right to criticise the government`s policy is with those who vote in the elections," he said. He also encouraged the people to avoid the use of single-use plastics in the state. "I appeal to everyone not to use plastic. We have already banned the use of single-use plastics and I believe that all the political parties will adhere to this decision," he added. Earlier in the day, the Election Commission announced the single-phase voting dates for Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly elections on October 21, while the counting of votes will be held on October 24.

Fadnavis urges people to vote in upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra

After announcing a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/its-a-win-win-for-130-crore-indians-pm-modi-on-corporate-tax-rate-cut-250811">cut on corporate tax rate</a> earlier in the day, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced revised&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/government-announces-gst-rate-cut-on-marine-fuel-wet-grinders-hike-for-railway-wagon-coach-250898">GST tax rates</a> on a range of good and services ranging from precious stones, hotel tariffs, automobiles among others.&nbsp;

Hotels room with tariff worth Rs 7,500 crore would now attract 18 per cent GST as opposed to 28 per cent previously, the finance minister announced. Hotel rooms with tariffs between Rs 1,000 and Rs 7,500 would attract 12 per cent GST while no tax will be imposed on hotel rooms with rental up to Rs 1,000.

GST on caffeinated beverages has gone up from 18 per cent to 28 per cent besides an additional 12 per cent cess.

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In a bid to boost the defence sector, specified defence items have been exempt from GST. The council also recommended reducing GST on cut and polished semi-precious items to 0.25 per cent from 3 per cent.

Services and goods for FIFA and other specified persons for organising Under-17 Women's World Football Cup in India and supply of goods and services to United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for specified projects have also been exempted, the Finance Minister announced.

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The revised GST rates would become effective from October 1, 2019.

The finance minister, earlier in the day, announced cutting the corporate tax rate to 25.17 per cent from 30 per cent and scrapped the minimum alternative tax for domestic companies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move and described it as a "win-win for 130 crore Indians".&nbsp;

The prime minister said that the move will attract private investment from all across the world.&nbsp;

"It will give a great stimulus to #MakeInIndia, attract private investment from across the globe, improve the competitiveness of our private sector, create more jobs and result in a win-win for 130 crore Indians," the prime minister tweeted out.&nbsp;

After announcing a cut on corporate tax rate earlier in the day, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced revised GST tax rates on a range of good and services ranging from precious stones, hotel tariffs, automobiles among others.

After announcing a cut on corporate tax rate earlier in the day, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced revised GST tax rates on a range of good and services ranging from precious stones, hotel tariffs, automobiles among others. Hotels room with tariff worth Rs 7,500 crore would now attract 18 per cent GST as opposed to 28 per cent previously, the finance minister announced. Hotel rooms with tariffs between Rs 1,000 and Rs 7,500 would attract 12 per cent GST while no tax will be imposed on hotel rooms with rental up to Rs 1,000. GST on caffeinated beverages has gone up from 18 per cent to 28 per cent besides an additional 12 per cent cess. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after meeting of 37th GST Council meeting in Goa: GST rate on slide fasteners has been reduced from 18% to 12%, marine fuel 18% to 5%, 12% to 5% on wet grinders consisting of stone as a grinder, & 5% to nil on dried tamarind. pic.twitter.com/RWzrhF8gYE — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2019 × In a bid to boost the defence sector, specified defence items have been exempt from GST. The council also recommended reducing GST on cut and polished semi-precious items to 0.25 per cent from 3 per cent. Services and goods for FIFA and other specified persons for organising Under-17 Women's World Football Cup in India and supply of goods and services to United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for specified projects have also been exempted, the Finance Minister announced. #WATCH Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses media after the 37th GST Council meet in Goa https://t.co/743mkWfAnm — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2019 × The revised GST rates would become effective from October 1, 2019. The finance minister, earlier in the day, announced cutting the corporate tax rate to 25.17 per cent from 30 per cent and scrapped the minimum alternative tax for domestic companies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move and described it as a "win-win for 130 crore Indians". The prime minister said that the move will attract private investment from all across the world. "It will give a great stimulus to #MakeInIndia, attract private investment from across the globe, improve the competitiveness of our private sector, create more jobs and result in a win-win for 130 crore Indians," the prime minister tweeted out.

GST rates cut on hotel tariffs, caffeinated drinks attract more tax: Sitharaman

Finance Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/its-a-win-win-for-130-crore-indians-pm-modi-on-corporate-tax-rate-cut-250811">Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced</a> the reduction of GST rates on a slew of items including slide fasteners, marine fuel and wet grinders and increased for railway wagons and coaches among others.

Addressing a press conference after 37th GST council meeting, she also announced the rate cut on dried tamarind, plates and cups made of bio-friendly stuff, cut and policied semi-precious stones.

GST rate has been reduced from 18 per cent to 12 per cent for on slide fasteners (zip), from 18 per cent to 5 per cent (.5 per cent FO is added) for marine fuel, from 12 per cent to 5 per cent on wet grinders consisting of stone as a grinder, and from 5 per cent to nil on dried tamarind, plates and cups made of leaves, flowers and other bio-friendly items.

A rate cut of 0.25 per cent has been announced on cut and policed semi-precious stones, Sitharaman said.

The applicable rate for specified goods of petroleum operations undertaken under Hydrocarbon Exploration Licencing Policy (HELP) has been brought down to 5 per cent, she announced.

The GST rate has been increased for goods falling under chapter 86 of a tariff like Railway wagons, coaches, rolling stock from 5 per cent to 12 per cent to "address the concerns of ITC accumulation with suppliers of these goods and services".

"This is without refund of accumulated ITC. This is demanded and justified," Sitharaman said.

She also announced that GST and I-GST will be exempted for imports of specified defence goods not being manufactured indigenously.

"This is being extended upto only 2024," the Finance Minister said.

Services and goods for FIFA and other specified persons for organising Under-17 Women's World Football Cup in India and supply of goods and services to United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for specified projects have also been exempted, the Finance Minister announced.

"We have taken several decisions about the simplification of the tax. A call has been taken for greater simplification clarity," she told reporters here.&nbsp; 
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced the reduction of GST rates on a slew of items including slide fasteners, marine fuel and wet grinders and increased for railway wagons and coaches among others.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced the reduction of GST rates on a slew of items including slide fasteners, marine fuel and wet grinders and increased for railway wagons and coaches among others. Addressing a press conference after 37th GST council meeting, she also announced the rate cut on dried tamarind, plates and cups made of bio-friendly stuff, cut and policied semi-precious stones. GST rate has been reduced from 18 per cent to 12 per cent for on slide fasteners (zip), from 18 per cent to 5 per cent (.5 per cent FO is added) for marine fuel, from 12 per cent to 5 per cent on wet grinders consisting of stone as a grinder, and from 5 per cent to nil on dried tamarind, plates and cups made of leaves, flowers and other bio-friendly items. A rate cut of 0.25 per cent has been announced on cut and policed semi-precious stones, Sitharaman said. The applicable rate for specified goods of petroleum operations undertaken under Hydrocarbon Exploration Licencing Policy (HELP) has been brought down to 5 per cent, she announced. The GST rate has been increased for goods falling under chapter 86 of a tariff like Railway wagons, coaches, rolling stock from 5 per cent to 12 per cent to "address the concerns of ITC accumulation with suppliers of these goods and services". "This is without refund of accumulated ITC. This is demanded and justified," Sitharaman said. She also announced that GST and I-GST will be exempted for imports of specified defence goods not being manufactured indigenously. "This is being extended upto only 2024," the Finance Minister said. Services and goods for FIFA and other specified persons for organising Under-17 Women's World Football Cup in India and supply of goods and services to United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for specified projects have also been exempted, the Finance Minister announced. "We have taken several decisions about the simplification of the tax. A call has been taken for greater simplification clarity," she told reporters here.

Government announces GST rate cut on marine fuel, wet grinders, hike for railway wagon, coach

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday hosted his Mongolian counterpart Khaltmaagiin Battulga over a banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan and expressed confidence that the latter's visit will be a milestone in India-Mongolia bilateral ties.

Welcoming Battulga to India, the President said this is the first visit of a Mongolian president in the last 10 years.

Kovind said India greatly values its close and friendly relations with Mongolia.

"We are not just 'strategic partners'&nbsp;but also 'spiritual neighbours'&nbsp;connected by our shared Buddhist heritage," the President said in a statement released by his office.

He was also happy to note that bilateral relations between the two countries are now expanding into economic cooperation in several areas such as infrastructure, space and digital connectivity.

Both sides further reviewed cooperation in the fields of cybersecurity, information technology, disaster management, mining and animal husbandry, the statement said.

The two countries signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) in areas regarding disaster management and risk reduction, and cooperation and usage of outer space for peaceful and civilian purposes.

They also secured a comprehensive work plan for cooperation in the field of animal health and dairy.

Kovind appreciated Mongolia for its consistent support to India's candidature for permanent membership of the UN Security Council.

He also appreciated Mongolia's decision to join the International Solar Alliance and said this will strengthen the partnership in the renewable energy sector and help the two countries combat climate change.

Subsequently, in his banquet speech, Kovind said the "centuries-old people-to-people exchanges have been the bedrock of our ties".

"Buddhist monks and traders from India travelled to Mongolia with the message of peace, harmony and friendship. Similarly, over the ages, Mongolian scholars and pilgrims came to India in pursuit of Buddhist studies and spiritual blessings. This ageless tradition continues. India, today, is privileged to host around 800 Mongolian students engaged in Buddhist studies," Kovind said.

Battulga received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier today. He arrived in India on a five-day visit with an aim to intensifying bilateral ties between the two countries.

He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two jointly unveiled the statue of Lord Buddha at Gandan Monastery via video conference.&nbsp; 
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President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday hosted his Mongolian counterpart Khaltmaagiin Battulga over a banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan and expressed confidence that the latter's visit will be a milestone in India-Mongolia bilateral ties.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday hosted his Mongolian counterpart Khaltmaagiin Battulga over a banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan and expressed confidence that the latter's visit will be a milestone in India-Mongolia bilateral ties. Welcoming Battulga to India, the President said this is the first visit of a Mongolian president in the last 10 years. Kovind said India greatly values its close and friendly relations with Mongolia. "We are not just 'strategic partners' but also 'spiritual neighbours' connected by our shared Buddhist heritage," the President said in a statement released by his office. He was also happy to note that bilateral relations between the two countries are now expanding into economic cooperation in several areas such as infrastructure, space and digital connectivity. Both sides further reviewed cooperation in the fields of cybersecurity, information technology, disaster management, mining and animal husbandry, the statement said. The two countries signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) in areas regarding disaster management and risk reduction, and cooperation and usage of outer space for peaceful and civilian purposes. They also secured a comprehensive work plan for cooperation in the field of animal health and dairy. Kovind appreciated Mongolia for its consistent support to India's candidature for permanent membership of the UN Security Council. He also appreciated Mongolia's decision to join the International Solar Alliance and said this will strengthen the partnership in the renewable energy sector and help the two countries combat climate change. Subsequently, in his banquet speech, Kovind said the "centuries-old people-to-people exchanges have been the bedrock of our ties". "Buddhist monks and traders from India travelled to Mongolia with the message of peace, harmony and friendship. Similarly, over the ages, Mongolian scholars and pilgrims came to India in pursuit of Buddhist studies and spiritual blessings. This ageless tradition continues. India, today, is privileged to host around 800 Mongolian students engaged in Buddhist studies," Kovind said. Battulga received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier today. He arrived in India on a five-day visit with an aim to intensifying bilateral ties between the two countries. He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two jointly unveiled the statue of Lord Buddha at Gandan Monastery via video conference.

Kovind hosts Mongolian president, says both countries are 'spiritual neighbours'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday made it clear that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will not be implemented and no one will be pushed out from the state.

Accusing the BJP of using NRC as a political tool, Banerjee urged the voters to check the names in the list which was being updated.

"BJP has negatively publicised NRC. They are promoting it as a political tool. NRC will not come to Bengal. Nobody will be pushed out of Bengal. People who have been living in Bengal for so many years, they will stay here the same way," she told reporters.

"Voter list is being renewed, so I would urge you to check whether your name is in voter list. Have faith in me, NRC will not happen here," Banerjee said.

On Thursday, Banerjee had met Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi where she raised the issue of Assam NRC in which 19 lakh people were excluded.

The TMC supremo had reiterated her today's statement that the exercise will not be implemented in West Bengal.

In the final NRC list published on August 31 for Assam, a total of 3,11,21,004 persons are found eligible for inclusion in final list leaving out 19,06,657 persons, including those who did not submit their claims.

The list is aimed at segregating Indian citizens living in Assam from those who had illegally entered the state from Bangladesh.&nbsp; 
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday made it clear that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will not be implemented and no one will be pushed out from the state.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday made it clear that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will not be implemented and no one will be pushed out from the state. Accusing the BJP of using NRC as a political tool, Banerjee urged the voters to check the names in the list which was being updated. "BJP has negatively publicised NRC. They are promoting it as a political tool. NRC will not come to Bengal. Nobody will be pushed out of Bengal. People who have been living in Bengal for so many years, they will stay here the same way," she told reporters. "Voter list is being renewed, so I would urge you to check whether your name is in voter list. Have faith in me, NRC will not happen here," Banerjee said. On Thursday, Banerjee had met Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi where she raised the issue of Assam NRC in which 19 lakh people were excluded. The TMC supremo had reiterated her today's statement that the exercise will not be implemented in West Bengal. In the final NRC list published on August 31 for Assam, a total of 3,11,21,004 persons are found eligible for inclusion in final list leaving out 19,06,657 persons, including those who did not submit their claims. The list is aimed at segregating Indian citizens living in Assam from those who had illegally entered the state from Bangladesh.

NRC won't come to Bengal, nobody will be pushed out: Mamata Banerjee

US&nbsp;President Donald Trump said his administration was "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijing-washington-hold-deeply-integrated-mutually-beneficial-ties-china-250854">making a lot of progress" with China</a> on Friday, as deputy-level trade talks continued for a second day and Washington lifted tariffs on over 400 Chinese products.

Trump, speaking to reporters at a White House meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, said the United States was taking in billions of dollars from tariffs imposed on Chinese products, adding that the total would soon reach $100 billion.

"I will say this: we're making a lot of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trade-talks-seen-as-unlikely-to-mend-us-china-divide-250119">progress with China</a>," Trump said.

The United States Trade Representative's office issued three Federal Register notices exempting a wide range of products from tariffs in response to requests from US&nbsp;companies, which argued that the levies would cause economic hardship.

The 437 exempted products range from printed circuit boards for computer graphics processors to dog collars, laminated wood flooring and miniature Christmas lights.

Chinese and US&nbsp;negotiators are holding two days of talks that were expected to focus heavily on agriculture, and lay the groundwork for high-level talks in early October that would determine whether the two countries are working toward a solution or headed for new and higher tariffs on each other's goods.

A delegation of about 30 Chinese officials, led by Vice Finance Minister Liao Min, met counterparts at the US&nbsp;Trade Representative's (USTR) office near the White House. Deputy USTR Jeffrey Gerrish led the US&nbsp;delegation.

The United States is asking that China substantially increase purchases of American soybeans and other farm commodities, a person with knowledge of the planned discussions told Reuters.

Chinese delegates will visit American farm regions with US&nbsp;officials next week, in a gesture of goodwill.

However, the Trump administration and China's Communist Party remain far apart on issues that are the basis of their trade dispute, including the US&nbsp;declaring some Chinese state companies national security risks, and Beijing's refusal to revamp its economic model by eliminating subsidies for state companies.

Trade experts, executives and government officials in both countries say that even if the September and October talks produce an interim deal, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-signals-veto-in-the-standoff-with-us-over-afghan-un-mission-diplomats-250192">US-China trade war</a> has hardened into a political and ideological battle that runs far deeper than tariffs and could take years to resolve.

Observers in Beijing said the new tariff exemptions were a welcome sign, but the trade talks remain on a delicate footing.

The exemptions are "seen as a goodwill signal by China," Hu Xijin, editor of the influential state-run tabloid Global Times, said Friday on Twitter. "Interaction of goodwill between China and the US&nbsp;is still fragile."

US President Donald Trump said his administration was "making a lot of progress" with China on Friday, as deputy-level trade talks continued for a second day and Washington lifted tariffs on over 400 Chinese products.

US President Donald Trump said his administration was "making a lot of progress" with China on Friday, as deputy-level trade talks continued for a second day and Washington lifted tariffs on over 400 Chinese products. Trump, speaking to reporters at a White House meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, said the United States was taking in billions of dollars from tariffs imposed on Chinese products, adding that the total would soon reach $100 billion. "I will say this: we're making a lot of progress with China," Trump said. The United States Trade Representative's office issued three Federal Register notices exempting a wide range of products from tariffs in response to requests from US companies, which argued that the levies would cause economic hardship. The 437 exempted products range from printed circuit boards for computer graphics processors to dog collars, laminated wood flooring and miniature Christmas lights. Chinese and US negotiators are holding two days of talks that were expected to focus heavily on agriculture, and lay the groundwork for high-level talks in early October that would determine whether the two countries are working toward a solution or headed for new and higher tariffs on each other's goods. A delegation of about 30 Chinese officials, led by Vice Finance Minister Liao Min, met counterparts at the US Trade Representative's (USTR) office near the White House. Deputy USTR Jeffrey Gerrish led the US delegation. The United States is asking that China substantially increase purchases of American soybeans and other farm commodities, a person with knowledge of the planned discussions told Reuters. Chinese delegates will visit American farm regions with US officials next week, in a gesture of goodwill. However, the Trump administration and China's Communist Party remain far apart on issues that are the basis of their trade dispute, including the US declaring some Chinese state companies national security risks, and Beijing's refusal to revamp its economic model by eliminating subsidies for state companies. Trade experts, executives and government officials in both countries say that even if the September and October talks produce an interim deal, the US-China trade war has hardened into a political and ideological battle that runs far deeper than tariffs and could take years to resolve. Observers in Beijing said the new tariff exemptions were a welcome sign, but the trade talks remain on a delicate footing. The exemptions are "seen as a goodwill signal by China," Hu Xijin, editor of the influential state-run tabloid Global Times, said Friday on Twitter. "Interaction of goodwill between China and the US is still fragile."

US lifts tariffs on 400 Chinese products, Trump cites trade progress

Moving a step closer towards operating the Rafale combat aircraft, the Indian Air Force on Thursday received the first Rafale combat aircraft at the Dassault Aviation manufacturing facility.

The first aircraft with tail number RB-01 was received by a team of Indian Air Force officers led by Air Marshal VR Chaudhary in France who also flew in the plane for around one hour, Indian Air Force sources told ANI.

As per the Rs 60,000 crore contract signed between India and France, the first aircraft was scheduled to be delivered in acceptance mode to the Indian side and it will now undergo trials and tests for another seven months more in France, sources said.

The tail number RB-01 has been named after Indian Air Force Chief-Designate Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria who had played a very important role in finalising the country's biggest-ever defence deal.

The planes would now officially be inducted on October 8 into the IAF when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits France but the planes would start arriving in India only in May 2020 after validation of the India Specific Enhancements and training of pilots and personnel.

The Indian planes have been equipped with a lot of India-specific enhancements, which have been fitted at a cost of around one billion euros.

Though small batches of Indian pilots have already trained on the French Air Force planes, the Indian Air Force would train 24 pilots in three different batches till May 2020 for flying the Indian Rafale fighter jets.

The Indian Air Force will deploy one squadron each of the Rafale combat aircraft at its airbases in Ambala in Haryana and Hashimara in West Bengal.

In September of 2016, India signed a deal with the French government and Dassault Aviation to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets for over 7.8 billion euros to arrest the fall of combat squadrons and meet urgent requirements on the eastern and western fronts.&nbsp;

Moving a step closer towards operating the Rafale combat aircraft, the Indian Air Force on Thursday received the first Rafale combat aircraft at the Dassault Aviation manufacturing facility.

Moving a step closer towards operating the Rafale combat aircraft, the Indian Air Force on Thursday received the first Rafale combat aircraft at the Dassault Aviation manufacturing facility. The first aircraft with tail number RB-01 was received by a team of Indian Air Force officers led by Air Marshal VR Chaudhary in France who also flew in the plane for around one hour, Indian Air Force sources told ANI. As per the Rs 60,000 crore contract signed between India and France, the first aircraft was scheduled to be delivered in acceptance mode to the Indian side and it will now undergo trials and tests for another seven months more in France, sources said. The tail number RB-01 has been named after Indian Air Force Chief-Designate Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria who had played a very important role in finalising the country's biggest-ever defence deal. The planes would now officially be inducted on October 8 into the IAF when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits France but the planes would start arriving in India only in May 2020 after validation of the India Specific Enhancements and training of pilots and personnel. The Indian planes have been equipped with a lot of India-specific enhancements, which have been fitted at a cost of around one billion euros. Though small batches of Indian pilots have already trained on the French Air Force planes, the Indian Air Force would train 24 pilots in three different batches till May 2020 for flying the Indian Rafale fighter jets. The Indian Air Force will deploy one squadron each of the Rafale combat aircraft at its airbases in Ambala in Haryana and Hashimara in West Bengal. In September of 2016, India signed a deal with the French government and Dassault Aviation to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets for over 7.8 billion euros to arrest the fall of combat squadrons and meet urgent requirements on the eastern and western fronts.

IAF receives first Rafale combat aircraft in France

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday opposed former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's bail plea filed in the Delhi High Court in the INX Media case, on the grounds of "gravity of the offence and the magnitude of the financial embezzlement".

In a reply filed on the Chidambaram'&nbsp;petition, the CBI said that granting bail in "such cases will set a wrong precedent" in the corruption cases.

The agency submitted that the former minister received payments in India and overseas "in connection with FIPB approval and amicably settling down the issues relating to a violation of FEMA".

"That investigation conducted so far has revealed that the accused/ petitioner, while working as the Finance Minister, demanded illegal gratification against which payments were made in India as well as overseas to the Petitioner/accused and his son Karti Chidambaram by other co-accused Indrani Mukerjee and Pratim Mukerjea from various bank accounts maintained in the country as well as abroad in connection with FIPB approval and amicably resolving/settling down the issues relating to violation of FEMA by their company INX Media Pvt Ltd/INX News Pvt. Ltd," said agency in the reply.

Asserting that "sufficient evidence" is available against Chidamabaram, the agency said, "It is further submitted that the statements recorded so far also clearly corroborates the accusation against the accused/petitioner which clearly shows that the accused is the main conspirator of the enure offence, which makes it grave enough to disentitle him from seeking an order of bail from this court."

Hearing on the petition filed by Chidambaram, who is currently lodged Tihar Jail, is scheduled to take place on Monday.

On Thursday, a Delhi court extended his till judicial custody to October 3 in the corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

He was arrested by the CBI on August 21 and was in its custody till September 5.

On August 6, he was sent to judicial custody which was to end on Thursday. Chidambaram, through one of his counsels, sought the court's direction for a regular check-up and adequate supplement diet in the jail, asserting that he is facing various ailments and has lost some weight during his jail-term.

His counsel Kapil Sibal also said that the Congress leader was given even a chair or pillow in his cell.

Chidambaram was the Finance Minister when the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) gave Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) clearance to INX Media in 2007.

He is facing probe by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged irregularities in granting clearance to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore. 
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday opposed former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's bail plea filed in the Delhi High Court in the INX Media case, on the grounds of "gravity of the offence and the magnitude of the financial embezzlement".

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday opposed former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's bail plea filed in the Delhi High Court in the INX Media case, on the grounds of "gravity of the offence and the magnitude of the financial embezzlement". In a reply filed on the Chidambaram' petition, the CBI said that granting bail in "such cases will set a wrong precedent" in the corruption cases. The agency submitted that the former minister received payments in India and overseas "in connection with FIPB approval and amicably settling down the issues relating to a violation of FEMA". "That investigation conducted so far has revealed that the accused/ petitioner, while working as the Finance Minister, demanded illegal gratification against which payments were made in India as well as overseas to the Petitioner/accused and his son Karti Chidambaram by other co-accused Indrani Mukerjee and Pratim Mukerjea from various bank accounts maintained in the country as well as abroad in connection with FIPB approval and amicably resolving/settling down the issues relating to violation of FEMA by their company INX Media Pvt Ltd/INX News Pvt. Ltd," said agency in the reply. Asserting that "sufficient evidence" is available against Chidamabaram, the agency said, "It is further submitted that the statements recorded so far also clearly corroborates the accusation against the accused/petitioner which clearly shows that the accused is the main conspirator of the enure offence, which makes it grave enough to disentitle him from seeking an order of bail from this court." Hearing on the petition filed by Chidambaram, who is currently lodged Tihar Jail, is scheduled to take place on Monday. On Thursday, a Delhi court extended his till judicial custody to October 3 in the corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He was arrested by the CBI on August 21 and was in its custody till September 5. On August 6, he was sent to judicial custody which was to end on Thursday. Chidambaram, through one of his counsels, sought the court's direction for a regular check-up and adequate supplement diet in the jail, asserting that he is facing various ailments and has lost some weight during his jail-term. His counsel Kapil Sibal also said that the Congress leader was given even a chair or pillow in his cell. Chidambaram was the Finance Minister when the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) gave Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) clearance to INX Media in 2007. He is facing probe by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged irregularities in granting clearance to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore.

INX media case: CBI opposes Chidambaram's bail plea in Delhi HC citing 'gravity of offence'

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