Independence Day pledge realised: PM Modi welcomes GST overhaul
NationalBusinessMarketSeptember 3, 2025 10:45 PM

Independence Day pledge realised: PM Modi welcomes GST overhaul

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) In a historic step toward overhauling India’s indirect tax system, the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday approved sweeping rate rationalisation reforms, cutting down the existing four-rate GST structure to just two slabs -- 5 per cent and 18 per cent.

Independence Day pledge realised: PM Modi welcomes GST overhaul

September 3, 2025 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) In a historic step toward overhauling India’s indirect tax system, the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday approved sweeping rate rationalisation reforms, cutting down the existing four-rate GST structure to just two slabs -- 5 per cent and 18 per cent.

Vivek Oberoi decides to spend his birthday 'away from the world, closer to myself'

September 3, 2025 9:13 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, who turned a year older on Wednesday, decided to give his usual birthday revelry a miss and embark on a spiritual journey.

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Hockey Asia Cup: India draw 2-2 against Korea in Super 4s

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Rajgir, Sep 3 (IANS) The victory march of the Indian men’s hockey team in the Men’s Asia Cup Rajgir 2025 was halted on Wednesday as Korea held them to a 2-2 draw in their opening Super 4s game. Hardik Singh (8') and Mandeep Singh (53') were the goal scorers for India, while Jihun Yang (12') and Hyeon Hong Kim (14') scored for Korea as India had to settle for one point after topping the league table with three wins in as many matches.

  • 1st T20I: Mendis, Nissanka power Sri Lanka to last-over victory over Zimbabwe

    September 3, 2025 9:49 PM

    Harare, Sep 3 (IANS) Kamindu Mendis played a sensational unbeaten 41 off just 16 balls to rescue Sri Lanka from a middle-order collapse and lead them to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Wednesday.

  • Sukant Kadam achieves World No. 1 ranking in SL4 para badminton category

    September 3, 2025 9:17 PM

    New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Indian para-badminton star Sukant Kadam has soared to the prestigious World No. 1 ranking in the SL4 category, a magnificent milestone marking the first time he has reached the summit of the global rankings. This achievement reflects his relentless dedication and consistent top-tier performances in international competitions over recent years.

  • Jordan Cox earns England recall for Ireland T20I series after Hundred heroics

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    London, Sep 3 (IANS) Jordan Cox has been handed a late call-up to England’s T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Ireland, after starring in the Men’s Hundred with a Player-of-the-Tournament performance.