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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


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


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


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


ED questions ex-cricketer Shikhar Dhawan in illegal betting apps case

India, Sept. 4 -- Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday appeared for questioning before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering probe against illegal online... Read More


Congress Hits Out at BJP's U-Turn on GST, Calls It Admission of Guilt

Goa, Sept. 4 -- Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Amit Patkar has come down heavily on the BJP government for what he termed a "belated and hypocritical" acceptance of Rahul Gandhi's demand for... Read More


SC takes suo motu cognisance of missing CCTVs in police stations

India, Sept. 4 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday registered a suo motu public interest case over the lack of functional CCTV cameras in police stations, a persistent problem despite a string of binding... Read More


Ramhari Khatiwada elected unopposed as chair of PHC

Nepal, Sept. 4 -- Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Ram Hari Khatiwada has been elected unopposed as the chair of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee. According to a statement issued by Parliament Secret... Read More


GST rate rationalisation exercise is a landmark reform, says FICCI President

Mumbai, Sept. 4 -- FICCI hails the landmark decisions taken at the 56th GST Council Meeting, marking a transformative step in India's economic journey and ushering in next-generation GST reforms. The ... Read More