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ECOWAS' role in safeguarding West Africa's democratic future, By Ademola Oshodi

Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- West Africa is navigating one of its most turbulent democratic cycles in decades. Coups in Mali, Guinea, Niger, and Burkina Faso have challenged regional stability, while civiliang... Read More


"People of Bihar are hurt, ashamed": Nitin Nabin on remarks against PM Modi's late mother

Patna, Sept. 3 -- Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin on Wednesday condemned the derogatory remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, stating that the people of Bihar felt deeply h... Read More


Will Notify Rules Under Online Gaming Act Soon: Centre To Delhi HC

India, Sept. 3 -- The Centre on Tuesday (September 2) reportedly informed the Delhi High Court (HC) that it plans to "soon" constitute a regulatory authority and frame rules and regulations under the ... Read More


GST Council proposes steep levies on luxury EVs; could be a major blow for Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, BYD.

India, Sept. 3 -- The GST Council has proposed a steep hike in the consumer levy on luxury electric cars that are priced above Rs.40 lakh. This move could impact sales of the electric cars from the ca... Read More


GST Council meeting: Opposition seeks compensation, warns of Rs 2 lakh crore revenue loss

Guwahati, Sept. 3 -- As the 56th GST Council meeting got underway on Wednesday, opposition-ruled states actively demanded clear revenue protection measures and consumer safeguards in light of the prop... Read More


Yes Bank share price gains 2% after CCI approves SMBC's proposal to acquire up to 24.99% stake

New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Yes Bank share price gained over 2% on Wednesday after the fair trade regulator CCI approved Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's proposal to acquire up to 24.99% stake ... Read More


Noida to carry out survey to identify stray dogs

India, Sept. 3 -- The Noida authority will engage an expert agency to carry out a survey identifying the city's stray dogs, including the injured, and those who are not sterilised or yet to be vaccina... Read More


GST on apparel, footwear up to Rs.2,500 likely to be brought under 5% slab - Check details

GST Council Meet, Sept. 3 -- The GST Council led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday decided to bring footwear and apparel priced till Rs.2,500 under the 5 per cent GST slab, according... Read More


Law minister sees DPR as key to speeding Asset Confiscation Bill

Jakarta, Sept. 3 -- Indonesian Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas stated that deliberations on the Asset Confiscation Bill would reach a definitive conclusion more quickly if initiated by the House of ... Read More


GST gets a makeover: 2 slabs, lower prices and simpler system

New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- In one of the most sweeping tax reforms since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, the GST Council on Wednesday approved a complete restructuring of the ... Read More