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India's vehicle scrappage drive could unlock Rs.40,000 crore in GST: Nitin Gadkari

India, Sept. 14 -- Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari charted the vast potential of India's vehicle scrappage policy, emphasizing economic and environmental benefits. At the ACMA Annual Session 20... Read More


"Not here to taste the power": Sushila Karki after assuming charge as Nepal's Interim PM

Kathmandu, Sept. 14 -- Moments after taking charge as the Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government, Sushila Karki on Sunday delivered a strong message of humility and accountability, stating that ... Read More


GST on 99% goods reduced to 5% slab, reforms to boost demand: Nirmala Sitharaman

Chennai, Sept. 14 -- As high as 99% of all the goods which were earlier in the 12 per cent GST bracket have now been brought down to the 5 per cent GST bracket, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sai... Read More


Narendra Modi to turn 75: From Namo Yuva Run to mega drone show - how BJP plans to ring in PM's birthday next week

New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 75 on Wednesday, 17 September. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has planned a series of programmes across the country to mark the birthday... Read More


From statelessness to inclusive prosperity

Nepal, Sept. 14 -- This past week, Kathmandu's streets echoed with chants not heard in decades. Teenagers wielding smartphones demanded an end to corruption, repression and hopelessness. The resignati... Read More


"Mujhe kitne hi gaaliya de...": PM Modi slams Cong over "insult" to Bhupen Hazarika, recalls Kharge's 2019 remarks

Darrang, Sept. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed Congress for "insulting" legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika. Referring to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks back in 201... Read More


Just Like That | On wealth, succession and the legacy of family discord

India, Sept. 14 -- In a majority of cases, if you are very wealthy or very powerful, it is likely that you will leave behind a legacy of family discord, and our history is replete with such examples. ... Read More


SC to deliver interim order on Waqf Act disputes today

New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- The Supreme Court is set to pronounce its interim orders on Monday in a series of challenges to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, focusing on three contentious issues that have dr... Read More


ED summons former MP Mimi Chakraborty, actor Urvashi Rautela in betting app case

New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former parliamentarian Mimi Chakraborty and Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to t... Read More


Nepali media reels under assault during Gen Z protests

Kathmandu, Sept. 14 -- The recent Gen Z protests, which have already claimed more than 72 lives and inflicted heavy damage on state institutions, have also caused huge loss in Nepal's media sector, wi... Read More