Will FM reduce corporate tax rate to 25%?

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Indian Navy launches third Scorpene class submarine Karanj The third Scorpene-class submarine-INS Karanj (Launching of Yard 11877)-has been launched at Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) on January 31. How to watch the 'Super blue blood moon' The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show today. It's the first time in 35 years that a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. And the good news is that you can experience the spectacle in India. Read on to know all about the event. Will FM reduce corporate tax rate to 25%? Soon after the NDA government came to power, finance minister Arun Jaitley-in the Budget 2015- made clear his intent to adhere to the path of tax reforms, keeping in synch with global tax trends and move away from an exemption-based tax regime. He gave an assurance on the floor of Parliament that the basic rate of corporate tax would be cut to 25% from 20% over a four-year period. How self-driving cars will change the way we travel Here's a look at some of the self-driving vehicles developed over the years that will completely transform our lives and the way we travel. World's tallest man and shortest woman visit Giza The world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen, and the shortest woman, Jyoti Amge, visited Egypt's Giza Pyramids on Friday, as part of a campaign which aims to revive the country's struggling tourism industry. Hindus in Malaysia pierce bodies to mark Thaipusam Festival Thousands of devout Hindus converged at Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday to mark Thaipusam Festival. The festival, which is celebrated in honour of Hindu god Lord Murugan, is an annual procession by devotees seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks.

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