New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled sweeping “next-generation GST reforms,” or GST 2.0, aimed at easing the tax burden and giving consumers festive relief by Diwali 2025. The overhaul will simplify the existing four-tier system into just two main slabs—5% and 18%—with a special 40% rate for luxury and sin goods like tobacco Read More…
New Delhi — Marking the 79th Independence Day with a major push for job creation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) — a ₹1 lakh crore initiative aimed at transforming employment opportunities for India’s youth. The scheme targets over 3.5 crore new jobs in two years, with 1.92 Read More…
Kochi: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah will land in Kerala on August 22 to review the party’s readiness for the upcoming local body elections. The visit follows up on his July 12 initiatives in Thiruvananthapuram, with a high-level leadership meet in Kochi set to outline the BJP’s 100-day action plan ahead Read More…
New Delhi: On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful address from the historic Red Fort, declaring the Constitution as the nation’s guiding light and unity as the day’s central message. Amid the tricolour fluttering high, Modi hailed the collective spirit of India’s 1.4 billion citizens, calling the day “a festival Read More…
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on August 18—his first trip in over three years—signaling a thaw in relations between the two Asian giants. The visit comes as both nations find common ground in the wake of steep U.S. tariffs on Indian exports, with Beijing openly backing New Delhi’s stance and urging unity Read More…
New Delhi: In a major recognition of military excellence, senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force who played pivotal roles in Operation Sindoor will be awarded the prestigious Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal on August 15. Operation Sindoor was a high-impact mission in which India targeted key terror hideouts and military installations inside Pakistan. Read More…
New Delhi: Starting this Independence Day, highway travel is set to become faster and cheaper. The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will roll out a new FASTag-based annual pass that slashes yearly toll costs from around ₹10,000 to just ₹3,000. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the pass will not only save motorists Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the devastating cloudburst and flash floods in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir. Extending condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the injured, the PM assured that the Centre is closely monitoring the situation and will provide all possible assistance Read More…
A sudden cloudburst in Chositi, along the Machail Mata pilgrimage route, unleashed deadly flash floods on Thursday afternoon, sweeping away roads, infrastructure, and a pilgrims’ community kitchen. At least 12 bodies have been recovered, with officials warning the toll could climb as rescue efforts intensify. Army, NDRF, SDRF, CRPF, and local police teams are on Read More…
New Delhi: Marking six years of the Jal Jeevan Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the remarkable achievement of delivering clean, piped drinking water to over 15 crore rural households under the ambitious Har Ghar Jal vision. A special video released on the Prime Minister’s official YouTube channel showcases how the mission has transformed rural Read More…