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Footwear stocks jump as GST cut sparks buying

Mumbai, Sept. 4 -- In its 56th meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Council reduced the GST rate on footwear priced up to Rs 2,500 per pair from 12% to 5%. The move is aim... Read More


Asaduddin Owaisi slams Centre's GST claims reform calls it "rhetoric and dialogue", warns of "revenue loss" for states

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday criticised the Centre's claim that the latest reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) would boost consumption and said t... Read More


India to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods to boost local demand following steep US tariffs

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- India will cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods ranging from air conditioners to small cars to bolster local consumption, its government said Wednesday, as New Delhi moves to ... Read More


Flask out on OTT: Watch Saiju Kurup's latest comedy film online on this platform

India, Sept. 4 -- Flask, the most recent Malayalam movie, is currently accessible online. Saiju Kurup and Suresh Krishna play the main parts in the comedic drama, which is available to stream on Manor... Read More


BJP MLAs in WB Assembly suspended amid protests, sloganeering

Kolkata, Sept. 4 -- Chaos erupted in the West Bengal Assembly as five Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs were suspended amid protests and sloganeering on Thursday. The suspensions followed heated exch... Read More


'Welcome but too late': Chidambaram on Modi govt's GST simplification

New Delhi/IBNS, Sept. 4 -- Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has welcomed the Centre's simplification of the GST structure but said the action was taken "too late". Published by HT Digital Content... Read More


Apparel Industry lauds GST council's export-friendly reforms, boosting growth and liquidity

Coimbatore, Sept. 4 -- The Apparel Export Promotion Council and the Tirupur Knitwear Garment Industry expressed their sincere appreciation for the substantial reform measures recently announced by the... Read More


SC agrees to hear Centre's plea to transfer online gaming law challenges from HC

India, Sept. 4 -- The Supreme Court is expected to hear on September 8 the Union government's plea to transfer to itself all petitions pending before three different high courts challenging the consti... Read More


Thai parliament sets date to elect new Prime Minister

Bangkok, Sept. 4 -- Thailand's parliament will hold a special session on September 5 to vote on a new prime minister, according to an announcement from the lower house. The Office of the Secretary of ... Read More


Nepal orders ban on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X for operating without registration

Kathmandu, Sept. 4 -- The Government of Nepal on Thursday decided to block 26 social media platforms for operating without registration. The meeting held on Thursday, attended by Communication and In... Read More