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GST revamp, S&P ratings upgrade fuel rally in Indian equities

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Benchmark indices edged higher on Monday as the proposed goods and services tax (GST) revamp lifted hopes of boosting domestic consumption. Adding to the momentumwere India's sov... Read More


Punjab 'drone didis' take flight, enter new era of agri-tech empowerment

BATHINDA, Aug. 18 -- Trained as drone pilots under the Centre's project NAMO Drone Didis to spray pesticides and fertilisers in fields using unmanned flying devices, enterprising rural women of Punjab... Read More


Guest column | Atmanirbhar Bharat: Turning crises into opportunities for growth, security

India, Aug. 18 -- On Independence Day, from the ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi painted a bold vision for India's progress, declaring Atmanirbhar Bharat the foundation of a Viksit B... Read More


"If Akhilesh distrusted EC, he should have gone to court," UP Min Anil Rajbhar on SP leader's remark

Lucknow, Aug. 18 -- Uttar Pradesh Minister Anil Rajbhar on Monday took a swipe at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on the Election Commission, stating that if Yadav had any doubts... Read More


'Refused to answer hard questions': Opposition hits out at EC in joint statement

India, Aug. 18 -- Opposition parties on Monday issued a joint statement regarding the Election Commission (EC) press conference, saying that the apex poll body has "completely failed in discharging it... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | GST 2.0: Reform at long last

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the stage for a transformative rejig of India's goods and services tax (GST) regime by Diwali. "We have discussed with states and we are brin... Read More


Ravi in spate, flood alert sounded in Punjab's Gurdaspur villages

AMRITSAR, Aug. 18 -- With a large quantity of water being released into the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej from the respective dams after heavy rains in the catchment areas in Jammu and & Kashmir and Himachal... Read More


Complaint filed with Bribery Commission against Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A complaint has been filed with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, alleging involvement in co... Read More


Rana reviews progress on synthetic athletic track at Batidhar

Srinagar, Aug. 18 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today conducted an inspection of the under-construction Synthetic Athletic Track at Ba... Read More


Rajya Sabha adjourned following protests over SIR

India, Aug. 18 -- The Rajya Sabha proceedings on Monday were adjourned till 2 pm following protests by Opposition members over the rejection of their 19 adjournment notices on various issues. Many Op... Read More