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Will mobile phones get cheaper after GST rate cut? Here's what we know

India, Sept. 4 -- Centre's new GST rationalisation exercise has redrawn India's indirect tax map, but mobile phone buyers will have to wait longer for relief. The Council has decided to keep the tax r... Read More


Flooded Yamuna river wreaks havoc in Delhi; water enters relief camps, crematoriums

India, Sept. 4 -- The Yamuna River in Delhi continued to flow past the danger mark on Thursday, inundating several areas as the raging water even entered some of the relief camps set up for evacuees i... Read More


'Plague of darkness and firstborn': Israel vows 'biblical' revenge against Houthis

India, Sept. 4 -- Israel's defence minister on Thursday threatened to inflict the biblical "10 plagues of Egypt" on Yemen's Houthi rebels, after they intensified missile strikes against Israeli target... Read More


New GST rates: Milk, AC, life insurance and other items to become cheaper from Sept 22 | Check details

India, Sept. 4 -- The Indian government on Wednesday announced a rate cut for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on hundreds of goods, ranging from cars, washing machines, to small consumer goods like t... Read More


How Trump countered 'no sanctions on Russia' charge by citing tariffs on India

India, Sept. 4 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed criticism that his administration had imposed "no direct sanctions" on Russia, arguing that tariffs on India would cost Moscow heavil... Read More


Trump snubs Elon Musk for White House dinner with top tech CEOs

India, Sept. 4 -- US President Donald Trump has snubbed former close ally Elon Musk for his big dinner at the White House with the top tech CEOs. As per reports, Trump is set to host this dinner on Th... Read More


Can you still claim your Covid-era stimulus check? See eligibility and refund status

India, Sept. 4 -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, stimulus checks worth up to $1,400 per beneficiary and dependent had been issued by the government to help families cope with the situation. Those who h... Read More


New GST slab of 40%: Cigarettes, SUVs, what else lands in 'sin goods' bracket, and if they'll now cost more

India, Sept. 4 -- A new 40% slab of GST will come into effect on September 22, along with all new rates. The 12% and 28% slabs are gone, and only the 5% and 18% ones from the current four remain. The... Read More


India should cut tariffs to ASEAN levels, join RCEP and CPTPP: EAC-PM member Rakesh Mohan

India, Sept. 4 -- Rakesh Mohan, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), on Thursday said India has room to reduce import duties and should aim to bring them down to ASE... Read More


GST rejig has nothing to do with US tariffs, says finance minister; PM hails tax rate cut

India, Sept. 3 -- The two-tier Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure (plus a 'sin goods' slab) announced on Wednesday has not been influenced by the tariffs imposed by the US on India, finance minist... Read More