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In a major step toward restoring normalcy in strife-torn Manipur, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has signed an agreement with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups to renew the Suspension of Operations (SoO) and reopen National Highway-2 NEW DELHI Ahead of Prime Minister Naren
New Delhi The GST Council on Thursday approved a reduction in tax rates from 18 per cent to 5 per cent on key agricultural inputs, including tractors, machinery, fertilisers, and irrigation equipment. The move, announced in the Council’s 56th meeting chaired by Finance Ministe
New Delhi The GST tax rate reductions could help lower inflation and support another repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) later this year, a report said on Thursday. HSBC noted that if companies fully pass on the benefits to consumers, headline CPI inflation could
The initiative supports 14 MedTech startups innovating in diagnostics, treatment, and care across key health areas New Delhi The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based pharmaceutical compa
India’s Green Leap New Delhi India has added 30 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy generation capacity so far in 2025, and the total is expected to reach 39–43 GW by year-end, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday. Speaking at an even
The minister highlighted controlling food inflation as a priority, noting July 2025’s retail inflation at 1.55%, the lowest in nearly eight years New Delhi The Centre on Thursday launched the retail sale of onions at Rs 24 per kg in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad to curb risi
He urged promoting Indian-made products, highlighting their role in jobs, community support, pride, and self-reliance New Delhi Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged India Inc. to ensure that the recently announced GST rate cuts are fully pa
New Delhi Dinesh Karthik, mentor and batting coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4. The incident occurred during RCB’s IPL trophy celebration, where
New Delhi The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that Goa will host India’s AFC Asian Cup Final Round Qualifier Group C home game against Singapore on October 14. The match will be played at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, a venue known for host
Hangzhou The Indian women’s hockey team is ready to begin its Women’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Thailand today. This match will mark their first step in the tournament and help them set the rhythm for the coming days. India has faced Thailand seven times before and has
Boxing Glory Begins Liverpool India’s boxing campaign at the World Boxing Championships 2025 began with encouraging news as ten Indian boxers, including stars Lovlina Borgohain and Pooja Rani, received first-round byes. The tournament, being held in Liverpool, features over
Bhambri and Venus won 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3, showing grit and composure to reach the semis after upsetting the fourth seeds earlier New York The U.S. Open 2025 witnessed a historic day for Indian tennis and a powerful comeback story in women’s singles. Yuki Bhambri reached his f
Amit Mishra starred in all formats, excelling in ODIs, Tests, and T20s with key performances New Delhi Veteran Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, closing a career that spanned more than 25 years. Known for his
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms unveiled in September 2025 go beyond simplifying tax slabs and restructuring economic policies—they mark a pivotal moment for Indian citizens by making life and health insurance significantly more affordable. As a natural follow-up to the
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been a transformative tax reform in India since its implementation in 2017, unifying various indirect taxes under one umbrella with the vision of simplifying compliance and boosting economic growth. However, over the years, India’s GST evolved
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been a cornerstone of the country’s indirect tax architecture since 2017, seamlessly integrating a vast and diverse market into a unified tax system. However, complexity and multiple rate slabs often clouded its promise of simplicity. The
Shraddha Srinath takes center stage in Netflix’s first-ever Tamil web series, titled The Game – You Never Play Alone. Directed by Rajesh M. Selva, known for his work on Thoongaa Vanam, the series is set to premiere on October 2, 2025. The first-look poster, unveiled alongside
Actress Keerthy Suresh has officially started work on her first film after marriage, marking her return to the big screen nine months after tying the knot with Antony Thattil in December 2024. The new film, launched today with a pooja ceremony, is a Tamil project produced by Z
