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GST rate cuts to lift India's GDP by 0.2-0.3% in FY26; stronger push forecasted in FY27: BoB economist

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Centre's decision to rationalise GST rates to two slabs - 5% and 18%, applicable from September 22, 2025, is expected to boost the country's GDP by 0.2-0.3% in the financial ... Read More


Chinnaswammy to host KSCA's pre-season red-ball tournament three months after stampede

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium will be hosting cricket matches for the first time since the stampede outside its premises in June this year, just a day following Royal Challen... Read More


BJP issues letter to MPs, directs them to reach Delhi by September 6

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- With less than a week to go for the Vice-Presidential election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a letter to all its Members of Parliament (MPs), directing them to rea... Read More


World Boxing C'ships: Sakshi continues India's fine start in women's 54 kg category

Liverpool, Sept. 4 -- Sakshi continued India's fine start to the World Boxing Championships, outclassing her Ukrainian opponent in the women's 54 kg category in the opening round in Liverpool on Thurs... Read More


"Step in the direction of ensuring an Atmanirbhar Bharat": Piyush Goyal lauds GST reforms

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Lauding the recent GST reforms, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal termed it as a significant step in the direction of ensuring an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. Goyal ... Read More


Cremations halted in Geeta Colony, Delhi, as floodwater entered region; no help from government, claim workers

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Severe waterlogging was witnessed as water from the overflowing Yamuna river entered parts of the national capital on Thursday. Geeta Colony in East Delhi is one of the many are... Read More


FICCI Madhya Pradesh welcomes GST reforms, says will strengthen foundation of Viksit Bharat

Bhopal, Sept. 4 -- FICCI Madhya Pradesh has hailed the decisions of the 56th GST Council Meeting, which mark a transformative step in India's economic journey and pave the way for next-generation GST ... Read More


Prabhas cheers for "Sweety" Anushka Shetty's 'Ghaati', finds new trailer "intense, intriguing"

Mumbai, Sept. 4 -- Anushka Shetty's much-awaited film, 'Ghaati', is all set to hit theatres on Friday, September 5. Ahead of the film's opening, the makers have dropped a release glimpse, showing Anu... Read More


PM Modi won trust of states across country to implement GST: MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi won the trust of states, which made the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (G... Read More


I was depressed: Amit Mishra opens up about five-year hiatus after his debut in 2003

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Seasoned leg-spinner Amit Mishra, who bid adieu to a 25-year odyssey in professional cricket on Thursday, revealed that he struggled with depression after being sidelined for fiv... Read More