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Narendra Modi will address nation at 5 pm today

India, Sept. 21 -- Indian PM Narendra Modi will address the nation at 5 pm on Sunday, media reports said. Prices of several goods are expected to come down after the new rates kick in. Earlier this ... Read More


UK formally recognises State of Palestine in historic move

India, Sept. 21 -- In a significant shift in foreign policy, the United Kingdom has formally recognized the State of Palestine, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday. The move, which comes ... Read More


This Navratri is savings festival: Highlights of PM Modi's GST reform, Make-In-India speech

India, Sept. 21 -- On the auspicious first day of Navratri, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation at 5 PM, sharing a message of profound reform and hope for the future. He began with greetings for ... Read More


New GST reforms will accelerate India's growth story: Modi

India, Sept. 21 -- Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation when he said the new GST rate cuts will come into effect from Monday, and the measure will help in accelerating India's growth... Read More


Indian Railways slashes prices of Rail Neer packaged drinking water bottles following GST cuts

India, Sept. 21 -- Indian Railways on Saturday announced that prices of Rail Neer packaged drinking water have been reduced, days after the government announced Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. ... Read More


New study finds sugary drinks may increase risk of metastasis in advanced colorectal cancer

India, Sept. 21 -- A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that the glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks directly fuels metastasis in preclinical... Read More


Superstar Mohanlal to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award, dedicates honour to Malayalam film industry

India, Sept. 21 -- Actor Mohanlal has dedicated the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the country's highest recognition in the world of cinema, to Malayalam cinema industry. On the recommendation of the Dadasa... Read More


Chinese journalist, who was arrested for COVID-19 reporting, sentenced to jailinnewcase

India, Sept. 21 -- Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, who was earlier jailed for her reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, has been sentenced to another four years in prison in a separate c... Read More


Netherlands: 30 arrested as anti-immigration protest turns violent in The Hague

India, Sept. 21 -- At least 30 people were arrested by the Dutch Police after a violent anti-immigration demonstration erupted in The Hague on Saturday. According to local media reports, two policeme... Read More


US firm hires more than 5,000 foreigners and fires 16,000 Americans: White House releases factsheet to justify H1B visa overhaul

India, Sept. 21 -- The White House has defended US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a $100,000 (over Rs.88 lakh) fee on new H-1B visa applications, releasing a factsheet that cites cases of... Read More