Arun Jaitley

Jaitley, Kejriwal move joint plea to settle defamation cases after AAP supremo's apology

The move by Kejriwal came as no surprise as he has already apologised to some others, including Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Congress leader Kapil Sibal's lawyer son Amit, who had filed defamation suits and complaints against him.

Arun Jaitley defamation case: Finance minister accepts apology by Kejriwal, other AAP leaders

The written apology was tendered by Aam Aadmi Party’s Sanjay Singh, Ashutosh and Raghav Chaddha along with the party chief Kejriwal.

UP Rajya Sabha polls: Stage set for keen contest as BJP eyes an extra seat

The saffron party is assured of victory in eight of the ten seats going by its dominant numbers in the state assembly along with its allies.

Demonetisation succeeded in unearthing black money, preventing corruption: Arun Jaitley

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Arun Jaitley informed that at the time of demonetisation, high denomination notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 amounting to Rs 15.44 lakh crore were in circulation.

Centre endlessly waiting for Andhra to revert on special package, says Jaitley

Jaitley said the modalities of giving the special package were agreed way back in September 2016 but the state government only in January this year suggested a change in route of receiving funds, to which the Centre agreed but has not heard from it.

PNB fraud: Nirav Modi got 1213 fraudulent guarantees in six years, says Arun Jaitley

Companies linked to Nirav Modi obtained Letters of Undertaking (LoUs), which were used to get loans from overseas branches of Indian banks, up to five guarantees on a single day.

Arun Jaitley files nomination; contest imminent with 14 nominees for 10 seats

Today was the last day for filing of nominations for the biennial elections. Voting will be held on March 23 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is March 15.

Rajya Sabha polls: Arun Jaitley files nomination from Uttar Pradesh

Apart from Jaitley, the other Rajya Sabha candidates announced by the BJP from Uttar Pradesh are Ashok Bajpai, Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, Sakal Deep Rajbhar, Kanta Kardam, Anil Jain, Harnath Singh Yadav and GVL Narasimha Rao.

Rajya Sabha polls: Arun Jaitley files nomination from Uttar Pradesh

Jaitley asks lawmakers to be aggressive on topics, not people during debates in Parliament

He said mere statements should be avoided as those who fail to prove their charges against others often lose credibility.

Nationwide rollout of inter-state e-Way Bill from April 1, says Jaitley

Under the GST regime, an e-way bill needs to be generated and carried for movement of all goods valued at over Rs 50,000.

Arun Jaitley's comparison of Andhra Pradesh with Bihar a factor behind TDP's exit: MP

TDP on Thursday pulled out of the Modi government but kept a window open for rapprochement by deciding to remain part of the NDA.

Andhra Pradesh special status: TDP ministers resign from Modi govt; party to continue as part of BJP-led NDA

The two ministers drove to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence and handed over their resignations in accordance with the party's decision to resign over the TDP's charge that the Centre was not granting special status to Andhra Pradesh.

BJP renominates 7 ministers to Rajya Sabha, Jaitley shifted to UP

As per the numbers in the Gujarat Assembly, only two members from the BJP can be sent to the Rajya Sabha. So, the party opted to nominate Jaitley from Uttar Pradesh.

Special category status doesn't exist now, Govt stands by its promises of 90% central fund: Jaitley on TDP's special status demand for Andhra

"At that time, special category state concept did exist. But, according to 14th Finance Commission there is no special category status now to be given," the finance minister added.

Civil Accounts Service should have highest integrity: Arun Jaitley

Noting that the effective use of technology is helping the accounting system by making tasks easier, Jaitley exhorted Indian Civil Accounts Service personnel to maintain the highest standards of efficiency and accuracy.

One GST rate not possible, next reform after compliance improves: FM Arun Jaitley

A single rate of GST in India “can’t work at the moment” due to vast disparities in the country’s society, Jaitley said while replying to queries from the audience at the India-Korea Summit here.

Arun Jaitley to address Jammu university convocation next month

The official said Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra, the chancellor of the university, and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti will also attend the convocation.

Arun Jaitley rules out privatisation of state-run banks, says move may not find political consensus

In light of the PNB scam, the industry chambers Ficci, Assocham and CII have urged the government to surrender its majority control of banks and allow them to function like private sector lenders.

PNB fraud case: Regulators need to be held accountable, says Arun Jaitley