[wanabidii] News Digest: Government notifies Goods and Services Tax identification number rules

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		Sunday, July 02, 2017
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		Business
		Government notifies Goods and Services Tax identification number rules The intent of notifying these rules is to start the process of issue of registration certificate, GSTIN, to taxpayers who have already been issued provisional ID for registration (PID) as well as to the new taxpayers, a Finance Ministry statement said here on Saturday. GST Launch: This is what PM Modi said From quoting Albert Einstein's take on tax system to pulling out shloka from the Rig Veda to giving insights on ophthalmology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at his eloquent best at the launch of GST on the midnight of Friday and Saturday. Here are the highlights of his 'tryst with destiny' moment GST impact: Steel sector to witness more organised form of business Listing the positives of the GST for steel trade, SUFI said, the new tax regime abolished the special additional duty (SAD) on imported goods which was a very cumbersome procedure. There will be a shift from unorganised players to organised form of doing business. More Business News»

		Environment
		Assam to raise new force for rhino protection 'Half-a-degree of warming boosted extreme weather' Comparing two 20-year periods -- 1960-79 and 1991-2010 -- between which average global temperatures jumped 0.5 C (0.9 F), scientists found that the hottest summer temperatures increased by more than 1 degree C across a quarter of Earth's land areas, while the coldest winter temperatures warmed by more then 2.5 degree C. Ice-free areas of Antarctica to increase by 2100: Study Ice-free areas may increase in Antarctica by 25 per cent due to climate change, leading to drastic changes in the continent's biodiversity, a study warns. They found the melting ice could create up to 17,000 square kilometre of new ice-free area across Antarctica. More Environment News»

		World
		18 killed as car bombers strike Damascus A suicide car bomber pursued by security forces blew himself up in eastern Damascus today, with a monitor reporting 18 killed in the deadliest attack to hit the Syrian capital in months. Donald Trump to speak with China, Japan leaders on North Korea Trump will speak by telephone with the leaders of China and Japan, in talks likely to be dominated by North Korea's nuclear drive and the threats posed by its belligerent leadership. The Trump administration has been growing increasingly exasperated with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's regime. Snipers, bombs, mortars: Philippine troops battle against Islamists The two spoke quietly to each other as the sniper took three more shots across the Agus river into the militant-held commercial district of Marawi, now a battleground strewn with debris from ruined buildings. Scores of bodies are rotting in the area, and the stench mixes with the smell of gunpowder. More World News»

		Science
		NASA unveils stunning image of haze-covered Jupiter NASA's Earth-bound Gemini North telescope has beamed back a stunning image of Jupiter showing haze particles over a range of altitudes, as seen in reflected sunlight. Isro's rockstar PSLV launched 209 foreign satellites since 1999 PSLV has turned out to be the most trusted and reliable satellite carrier of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). It has not just launched 209 satellites of 28 countries since May 1999, the vehicle has also placed 48 Indian satellites in their respective orbits till now. IISU new director Sam Dayala Dev sets priority to develop spacecrafts for quick surveillance More Science News»

		Technology
		Moto M smartphone gets Android Nougat update in India Lenovo-owned Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update for its mid-range smartphone – Moto M. The company launched the device in December last year priced at Rs 15,999. Along with the latest Android, the update also brings Duo video calling to the device. GST sale: 12 hot deals on smartphones, TVs and more Comparison: Honor 9 vs Honor 8 Comparison: Honor 9 vs Honor 8 More Technology News»

		Education
		India to set up 20 world class research institutions India will set up 20 world class institutions across the country to promote research and innovation, said Union Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday. Award of bonus marks for wrong question in IIT comes under SC lens Plus III admissions 2017: DHE Odisha declares first selection list The Department of Higher Education (DHE) has declared the first selection list for +3 admissions on their official website today. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Uproar forces Metro to handle trees with care Report river polluters, get Rs 10,000 reward Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) chief Rajendra Nimbalkar has announced a reward of Rs 10,000 for information on chemical tankers mafias who illegally dump chemical waste in Waldhuni river in Ulhasnagar. Flesh trade moves from brothels to lodges, residential complexes: Study More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi-bound trains affected as heavy rain lashes Gujarat Monsoon hits Delhi-NCR, rains to continue Met officials said that the southwest monsoon advanced in the last 24 hours and finally struck the capital, covering the entire National Capital Region (Delhi), parts of Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Delhi-NCR receives morning showers as monsoon inches closer With monsoon inching closer to the NCR, showers are likely to continue in the next few days. According to the Met predictions, the monsoon is likely to hit the NCR on Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures would be around 33 and 25 degrees Celsius respectively. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Political dispensation forcing India to close its mind' Bengaluru publican shuts shop Ability out of disability More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Mother brands her kids for eating food A mother branded her three kids with a hot spoon after they ate food kept at home. Garbage menace haunts visitors to gurudwara Locals near Charmahal Gurudwara in Hussaini Alam allege that the authorities have turned a blind eye towards their civic grievances. Tier-II travellers match wanderlust with metros Not just upwardly mobile, big city travel enthusiasts are packing their bags for exotic vacations in India and abroad, travellers from small-town India too are giving them stiff competition when it comes to satiating their wanderlust. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Filmmakers oppose indefinite shutdown of theatres in Tamil Nadu over GST The TN Film Chamber of Commerce has decided to shut down theatres across the state from July 3. Ram Nath Kovind meets EPS, OPS camps separately, elicits support NDA's Presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind and UPA's Meira Kumar campaigned for votes among their already committed electorate - the AIADMK and the DMK leaders - in the city on Saturday. Chennai warms up to its first session with books in flesh that talk More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Delhi-bound trains affected as heavy rain lashes Gujarat Traffic woes plague choked Bopal ICAI curriculum revised after 11 years, GST included On account of the 68th Chartered Accountants Day, the Ahmedabad Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced a revision in the ICAI curriculum after 11 years. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Government takes initiative for sports science at universities Opening an avenue for the students interested in making their career in sports as a science, universities of the country, including Allahabad University, could start a department of sports medicine or sports science. 'Suinochwa' scare grips rural areas of Allahabad People Claim Women 'Needled' By Bike-Borne Miscreants Allahabad: People claim women 'Needled' by bike-borne miscreants More than a decade after rumours of elusive ‘Muhnochwa’ (a creature that scratched faces) petrified people in rural areas of eastern Uttar Pradesh, a similar ‘Suinochwa’ scare is driving people out of their wits in Phulpur tehsil of Allahabad. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Probe starts after man carries dead daughter on trolley rickshaw at Puri The Puri district administration on Sunday started a probe a day after a man transported his daughter’s body from district headquarters hospital to Swargadwar crematorium in a cycle-trolley due to alleged unavailability of ambulance and hearse. Govt school textbooks to deal with the evils of witch-hunting The textbooks in state-run schools will soon have chapters on the impacts of witch hunting, which has firm roots in Odisha.This is part of home department's action plan to prevent witchcraft in remote pockets. Airport gets two exclusive lounges for athletes, officials Authorities of the Biju Patnaik International Airport have set up two temporary exclusive lounges to keep passengers away from athletes and officials and ensure security and comfort. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Satna civic workers end strike The two-day old strike of sanitation workers of Satna Municipal Corporation (SMC) seeking an FIR against a doctor, who had complained against their commissioner, ended on Saturday afternoon. I Rattled by events, Satna mayor to conduct puja to ward off evil eye A string of events barely two days after Satna town’s inclusion in the smart city list appears to have shaken high and mighty. Mayor Mamta Pandey feels something has cast an ominous shadow on the civic body. Madhya Pradesh ready for 'record' plantation today Madhya Pradesh government is aiming to create a new Guinness record by planting 6 crore saplings along Narmada river on Sunday. The record for maximum plantations in 24 hours at multiple locations was created by Akhilesh Yadav government in July 2016 with 5 crore saplings. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		With 1,800, Sector 15 may have maximum hawkers According to 'Chandigarh street vending zoning plan' prepared by the architect department of the Chandigarh administration, Sector 15 will have maximum number of vendors. Soon, smell what's cooking on TV, courtesy CSIO Soon, one might be able to smell the aroma of that lip-smacking dish while it is being prepared on a cookery show on the TV. All BCom seats at SD go in 3 hours GGDSD College-32 continues to be the top favourite among students seeking admission to BCom this year, while the Government College of Commerce and Business Administration in Sector 50 (GCCBA-50) has replaced DAV College, Sector 10, as the second most preferred co-educational college in the city for the stream. More Chandigarh News»

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