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Macron greets India on 79th Independence Day, pledges deeper ties with PM Modi

Paris, Aug. 15 -- French President Emmanuel Macron extended warm greetings to India on the occasion of its 79th Independence Day. In a post on X, @EmmanuelMacron wrote, "Warm congratulations to the p... Read More


Made-in-India semiconductor chips will be available in markets by year-end: PM Modi

India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that Made-in-India semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of this year, pushing the need for the country's se... Read More


Internet lights up with Independence Day 2025 celebrations as Indians share wishes: 'Land of incredible diversity'

India, Aug. 15 -- India marked the 79th Independence Day with great fervour and enthusiasm, with celebrations across the country right from early morning. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted th... Read More


PM Modi's Festive Bonanza - What next-gen GST reforms mean for Indian MSMEs

India, Aug. 15 -- When Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the new GST reforms as a "Diwali gift," he was not just capturing the festive spirit. He was indicating a change in how India's tax syst... Read More


President Prabowo: Tax is a tool of justice for all Indonesians

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto asserted that tax serves as an instrument for redistributing state income and pursuing an equitable economy for all citizens. "It is crucial ... Read More


Mamata announces compensation for killed & injured in bus accident in East Burdwan

Kolkata, Aug. 15 -- Expressing deep sorrow over the death of 10 pilgrims in a horrific bus accident in East Burdwan, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced financial aid of Rs 2 lakh eac... Read More


UP CM Yogi felicitates Independence Day performers and unveils Sanskriti app

Lucknow, Aug. 15 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honoured artists from Uttar Pradesh as well as various other states who performed in front of the Vidhan Bhavan on the occasion of the 79th Independe... Read More


India's iron dome? PM Modi promises new Sudarshan Chakra defence system to thwart enemy attacks

India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a state-of-the-art defence initiative aimed at protecting India's strategic, civilian, and ... Read More


Modi refers to natural disasters, says working on rescue, rehabilitation ops

India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday referred to natural disasters that have struck over the last fortnight and said central and state governments are jointly working on the rescue... Read More


No new taxes in 2026, only reforms, says Finance Minister

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati confirmed that the government has no plans to introduce new types of taxes to meet the 13.5 percent increase in tax revenue targeted in the 2... Read More