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India eyes two GST slabs with special rates for 'few' items | Explained Finance Ministry's 'move towards simple tax'

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- On the backdrop of India's 79th Independence Day, on Friday 15 August 2025, the ministry of finance announced that the government is planning to move towards a 'simple tax' regim... Read More


India eyes two GST slabs with special rates for a 'few' items | Finance Ministry's 'move towards simple tax' explained

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- On the backdrop of India's 79th Independence Day, on Friday 15 August 2025, the ministry of finance announced that the government is planning to move towards a 'simple tax' regim... Read More


Kargil celebrates 79th Independence Day with patriotic fervour

Kargil, Aug. 15 -- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, hoisted the National Flag at Khree Sultan Cho... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah hoists national flag at Bakshi Stadium, addresses people on 79th Independence Day

SRINAGAR, Aug. 15 -- On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hoisted the Tricolour at the Bakshi Stadium here and delivered an address to the people of Jammu & Kashm... Read More


Stocks to buy for short term: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends buying these 3 shares for next 1-2 weeks

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Stocks to buy for the short term: The Indian stock market benchmark Nifty 50 gained over 1 per cent for the week ended August 14, snapping its six-week losing streak. Shares of A... Read More


Okonjo-Iweala praises Tinubu's economic reforms, outlines next step

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has praised President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms for stabilising Nigeria's economy despite widespread... Read More


Meghalaya: Shillong stages play 'Rashtraputra' dedicated to Netaji's Inspiring Legacy

Shillong, Aug. 15 -- In recognition of Netaji's unparalleled role in the freedom struggle, the Netaji Institute of Skill Development (NSID) produced and staged a play "Rashtraputra", depicting the lif... Read More


From Georgina Rodriguez to Selena Gomez: A look at the most expensive engagement rings

India, Aug. 15 -- Engagement announcements are flooding the 'gram, and while the captions are sweet, let's be honest. It's the rings that steal the show. Here's a peek at some jaw-dropping rocks curre... Read More


Can Adani's solar boom outshine its courtroom battle?

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Adani group is betting big on renewable energy, particularly solar and green hydrogen, to power its next phase of growth, with subsidiaries under Adani New Industries Ltd (AN... Read More


Piyush Goyal meets pharma industry leaders to discuss R&D, competitiveness boost

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has discussed strategies to boost competitiveness and strengthen research and development activities with the business represent... Read More