New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly responded to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise of India, saying PM “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates” the sentiments expressed. Trump had lauded India’s global rise and his strong personal friendship with Modi, to which the Prime Minister reaffirmed that the India-U.S. partnership rests on shared values, mutual Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Men’s Hockey Team for their stunning 4-1 victory over defending champions South Korea in the Asia Cup 2025 final held in Rajgir, Bihar. The emphatic win not only ended an eight-year wait for the title but also secured India a direct berth in the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey Read More…
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has increased the UPI transaction limit to ₹10 lakh per day for select high-value categories starting September 15. The revision will benefit payments such as taxes, insurance premiums, EMIs, capital market investments, travel bookings, jewellery purchases, and government e-marketplace transactions, making it easier for users to handle large Read More…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has voiced confidence that India’s fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP (₹15.69 lakh crore) for FY 2025-26 will be met, despite a projected revenue shortfall of ₹48,000 crore. The government is banking on a spurt in consumer spending, especially after the rollout of the new GST regime, to Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the recently introduced NextGen GST reforms, calling them a major step towards simplifying the tax system, boosting transparency, and improving the ease of living for citizens. Speaking at an event on Friday, the Prime Minister said the reforms reflect the government’s vision of “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India), where Read More…
The Nepal government has blocked 26 popular social media platforms—including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X—after they failed to register under new national regulations. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology directed the Nepal Telecommunications Authority to suspend all unregistered platforms immediately. The move follows a seven-day deadline that expired on Wednesday night, after which Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the GST Council’s unanimous approval of sweeping tax reforms, calling it a landmark step to ease the lives of citizens and boost business confidence. The Council has introduced a simplified two-tier GST structure of 5% and 18%, replacing the earlier four slabs, while retaining a 40% levy Read More…
Car buyers in India have reason to cheer as GST 2.0 ushers in a major tax relief for big petrol and diesel vehicles. Until now, large cars carried an effective tax burden of almost 50%, combining 28% GST with a hefty compensation cess of up to 22%. The government has now simplified the structure to Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited, marking a significant step towards strengthening women’s self-help groups and cooperative movements in the state. Addressing the event, PM Modi said that empowered women are the foundation of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) and emphasized that women’s empowerment remains the Read More…
New Delhi: Torrential rains across northern India have triggered flooding concerns as the Yamuna river in Delhi rose above the danger mark today. Continuous downpours in the national capital and neighboring states have led to swollen rivers, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and severe traffic disruptions. The water level of the Yamuna has crossed the danger Read More…