Why Pluralism and Secularism are essential for our Democracy: Vice President

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has said that ‘Why Pluralism and Secularism are essential for our Democracy’ He was delivering the 25th Annual Convocation Address of National Law School of India University (NLSIU), in Bengaluru, Karnataka today.



President’s Greetings on The Eve of Raksha Bandhan

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Raksha Bandhan has said:-



Government of India in consultation with RBI decides to issue Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2017-18– Series II; Applications for the bond will be accepted from July 10, 2017 to July 14, 2017; The Bonds will be issued on July 28, 2017.

Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds 2017-18 – Series II. Applications for the bond will be accepted from July 10, 2017 to July 14, 2017. The Bonds will be issued on July 28, 2017.



Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India invites comments from public on the Regulations notified under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India invites comments from public on the Regulations notified under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.



Direct Tax Collections up to June, 2017 for F.Y. 2017-2018 stood at Rs.1,42 Lakh crore registering a Growth of 14.8% higher than the net collections for the corresponding period of last year; Net direct tax collections represent 14.5% of the total Budget Estimates of Rs. 9.8 lakh crore for Direct Taxes for F.Y. 2017-18.

Direct Tax Collections up to June, 2017 for F.Y. 2017-2018 stood at Rs.1,42 Lakh crore registering a Growth of 14.8% higher than the net collections for the corresponding period of last year; Net direct tax collections represent 14.5% of the total Budget Estimates of Rs. 9.8 lakh crore for Direct Taxes for F.Y. 2017-18.