New Delhi: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue recorded a 6.5% year-on-year growth in August, rising to ₹1.86 lakh crore, according to official data released on Sunday. The steady increase in GST mop-up comes just two days ahead of the GST Council meeting, where the Centre and states are set to deliberate on key Read More…
New Delhi/Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on September 2 unveil the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited, a first-of-its-kind cooperative institution designed to boost women’s self-help groups (SHGs) and strengthen rural credit access across the state. The initiative is aimed at expanding financial inclusion, providing affordable credit, and supporting livelihood activities for Read More…
Tianjin, China: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit has marked a major diplomatic shift for India, with New Delhi succeeding in placing the Pahalgam terror attack firmly on the multilateral agenda. For the first time, the summit declaration carried a pointed reference to the April 22 massacre, signaling stronger alignment with India’s long-standing stance against Read More…
New Delhi: Bringing relief to hotels, restaurants, and small food units, oil marketing companies have announced a fresh price cut of ₹51.50 on 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders. The revised rates, effective from September 1, bring the price in Delhi down to ₹1,580 and in Kochi to ₹1,587. Domestic LPG (14.2-kg) cylinder prices remain unchanged. This Read More…
Bengaluru: In a heartfelt gesture, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has announced ₹25 lakh compensation for each family of the 11 fans who lost their lives in the stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team’s IPL title celebration. The initiative, launched under ‘RCB Cares,’ comes as the franchise pays tribute to its supporters. On June Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Tianjin, China, this evening to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to the country since the Galwan Valley clash. A high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled for tomorrow at noon (local time). Ahead of his departure, Modi underlined Read More…
New Delhi: Reliance Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries, is gearing up for a blockbuster entry into the stock market with a mega IPO slated for the first half of 2026. Announcing the move at Reliance’s 48th Annual General Meeting, Chairman Mukesh Ambani called it a landmark step in Jio’s journey towards global Read More…
Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Japan with a powerful pitch to global investors, urging them to “Come make in India, make for the world.” Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum, he showcased India as a powerhouse of talent and an emerging hub for manufacturing, technology, and innovation. Japan is set to Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to players and fans as the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 gets underway in Rajgir, Bihar, on August 29. The tournament’s opening coincides with National Sports Day, celebrated in honor of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, adding special significance to the event. Applauding Bihar’s Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that Governors cannot justify keeping bills pending for as long as six months without action. The sharp observation came during a hearing on the President’s reference regarding the powers of Governors and the President over state legislation. Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta Read More…