Spinner Kuldeep Yadav produced a dream spell of 4 for 7 as India bowled out the United Arab Emirates for 57 and chased the target in 4.3 overs to win their Asia Cup opener at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Asked to bat, UAE folded for 57 in 13.1 overs — the lowest […]
Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday lauded India’s longstanding support and partnership with Mauritius, saying that his country has “benefited immensely” from India’s generous assistance and expertise across multiple sectors over the years. Speaking at a joint press briefing following his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ramgoolam highlighted the historic and […]
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said green finance is the “backbone of resilient and competitive economies” and called for greater collaboration between governments, industry and financial institutions to tackle climate change while ensuring inclusive growth. Addressing the 4th edition of The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)’s LEADS, Yadav said […]
The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a series of tax rate changes aimed at easing costs for households, boosting the housing sector, and supporting small-scale enterprises. The council recommended lowering the GST rate on several items linked to the mining and construction […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted enhanced rainfall activity over northeast and adjoining east India over the next few days, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in several states. Bihar is expected to receive heavy showers on Thursday, while sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may experience similar conditions on September 13. […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday virtually flagged off ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, the world’s first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, from the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai. Addressing the event virtually from South Block, Singh hailed the expedition as a “glowing symbol of Nari Shakti, the jointness of the three Services, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and India’s […]
The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a series of tax rate changes aimed at easing costs for households, boosting the housing sector, and supporting small-scale enterprises. The council recommended lowering the GST rate on several items linked to the mining and construction […]
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the first tranche of the India-US trade deal is expected to be finalised by November. He noted that discussions between the two countries are progressing in a positive direction and that both sides are satisfied with the outcomes so far. Speaking to reporters in […]
The GST Council has approved sweeping reforms in India’s indirect tax regime, reducing the number of slabs and cutting rates on a wide range of essential goods and services. The move was hailed by the BJP and its allies as a “big gift” for the middle class. Under the new structure, only two primary slabs […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s collective approval of the Union Government’s proposals on rate cuts and reforms, describing the decision as a step that will benefit a wide spectrum of society, including farmers, the middle class, women, youth, and small businesses. In a post on X, […]
