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GST cut on cement, bricks lifts real estate mood, but homebuyers unlikely to gain

India, Sept. 5 -- The real estate sector has welcomed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's decision to slash tax rates on key construction materials, but industry experts say the relief will not... Read More


OYO Retains Profitability In FY25 On Deferred Tax Gain, Changes Corporate Identity

India, Sept. 5 -- Hospitality major OYO, which is making preparations for filing its DRHP, posted a net profit of INR 244.8 Cr in FY25, up 7% from INR 229.6 Cr in its maiden profitable year in FY24. ... Read More


5 held hostage by murder convict rescued after dramatic 3-hr operation

India, Sept. 5 -- Five people related to a murder convict out on bail were rescued in a dramatic operation in Panvel on Wednesday night after the convict held them hostage at knife point over a proper... Read More


Cooch Behar: Bengali signboards made mandatory

Cooch Behar, Sept. 5 -- After Siliguri, Cooch Behar town is set to introduce Bengali signboards across all shops and institutions. The decision was taken at the board meeting of Cooch Behar Municipali... Read More


Concrete isn't growth: Impressive structures, inhospitable cities - Noraisah Yusop

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 5 -- In Malaysia's rapidly urbanising landscape, physical development is often equated with national progress. Skyscrapers, mega infrastructure projects, and high-density condomini... Read More


Behind HCLTech's Domino software bet

New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Seven years after HCL Technologies Ltd bought the Domino software product from International Business Machines Corp., the former is expecting big business from the software after... Read More


Chinese influencer builds mini underground station for his cats, internet is impressed

New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- A Chinese influencer has left social media users in awe after revealing his latest creation, a fully functional miniature underground railway station designed exclusively for his... Read More


Buxa Hills set to become plastic-free on lines of Meghalaya's Mawlynnong

Alipurduar, Sept. 5 -- The Alipurduar district administration has launched an ambitious initiative to transform Buxa Hills into a model of cleanliness and eco-tourism, inspired by Mawlynnong, Meghalay... Read More


Union Cabinet approves Rs.1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to promote Critical Mineral Recycling

India, Sept. 5 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently approved a Rs.1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and pr... Read More


J-K: Police attach vehicle under UAPA in Anantnag

Anantnag, Sept. 5 -- Continuing its drive against individuals involved in unlawful activities, Police in Anantnag have attached a vehicle under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in conne... Read More