The GST Council on Tuesday proposed a graded GST rate structure of 6, 12, 18 and 26 per cent, with lower rates on essential items and the highest slab on luxury goods and or non-essential category items

Adding micronutrients to staple foods may become mandatory

17 Oct 2016

The government is considering making food fortification - adding of essential micronutrients - mandatory in wheat flour, rice, salt, edible oils and salt, as the FSSAI is pushing ahead with implementation of new standards even before a final notification

Govt to tap postal network for distribution of pulses from buffer stock

14 Oct 2016

Cabinet approves MoU between Exim Bank and New Development Bank for trade development

14 Oct 2016

Centre to promote traditional, organic farming for sustainable agriculture

12 Oct 2016

Centre to notify rules of Real Estate Act soon: report

10 Oct 2016

Govt introduces `fixed-term’ employment in apparels manufacturing

08 Oct 2016

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