Tuesday, January 1, 2019

US and Israel exit Unesco, claiming bias

The Paris-based organization has often been blasted for criticising Israel's occupation of East Jerusalem, naming ancient Jewish sites as Palestinian heritage sites and granting full membership to Palestine in 2011. The US has demanded "fundamental reform" in the agency that is best known for its World Heritage program to protect cultural sites and traditions.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RsDJO2

New GST rates come into effect: What's cheaper

The GST Council reduced tax rates on 23 goods and services, including movie tickets, TV/monitor screens and power banks, and exempted frozen and preserved vegetables from the levy. Of the 23 goods & services on which rates have been slashed, the tax rate on 7 items in the 28% slab has been brought down. With this, only 28 goods are left in the highest 28% tax bracket.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2BAXAka

PM's interview full of rhetoric: Congress



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2s2JrYA

MP to drop 'political' cases filed by BJP govt



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2VodDL9

DeMo was not a 'jhatka', PM says: Highlights



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GMmB1x

Urjit Patel spoke of resignation for months: PM



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RlMqtF

Temple ordinance call after legal process: PM



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2BURTO8