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Stock market soars after Modi govt's major overhauling of GST structure

Mumbai/IBNS, Sept. 4 -- The Indian stock market has soared after the central government on Wednesday announced a major overhauling of the GST structure providing support to the middle-class and aiming... Read More


GST cut on cement to ease costs. But will it boost long-term demand?

Mumbai, Sept. 4 -- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has slashed the rate on cement from 28% to 18%, a move aimed at boosting construction activity. "...because cement is so essential for the ... Read More


The Authoritarian International: The "Disruption Summit"

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Many analysts describe this alliance as little more than a marriage of convenience. Moscow needs Beijing as a client for its energy and as a political partner against the West; B... Read More


Delhi stray dog issue: Maneka Gandhi says poor people get bitten by dogs because.

India, Sept. 4 -- "Rich RWAs (Resident Welfare Associations) pay to have dogs picked up from their streets, and the municipal corporation quietly throws them into poorer colonies. Who gets bitten? It'... Read More


Mint Explainer | Will GST rate cut upset government's fiscal math?

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The long-awaited overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is finally here. By lowering tax rates on mass-consumption items, GST 2.0 is expected to give a boost to domestic de... Read More


BJP leader Narayan Rane hospitalized, has to undergo surgery

Mumbai, Sept. 4 -- Former union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and senior BJP leader Narayan Rane has been admitted to Jaslok Hospital. He is scheduled to undergo surgery. Details a... Read More


Shah hails GST rate cuts as "transformative decision for Bharat"

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Home Minister Amit Shah today lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership following the announcement of major GST rate cuts and process reforms, calling it a "truly transfor... Read More


EAM Jaishankar calls on Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong today, and expressed confidence that his bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi would chart... Read More


Union Minister Chauhan visits flood-hit Punjab, promises Central support

Amritsar, Sept. 4 -- Amid worsening flood situation due to heavy rainfall in Punjab, union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan arrived in Amritsar today to assess the damage to crops and infras... Read More


CM must act to rein in criminals within Kerala Police: K.C. Venugopal

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 4 -- All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and Lok Sabha Member K.C. Venugopal has demanded that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who also holds the Ho... Read More