GST 2.0 comes as booster shot for Uttarakhand economy

IANS | October 21, 2025 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The GST reforms are unlocking wide-ranging benefits across Uttarakhand’s economy, from small hill farmers cultivating traditional crops to women artisans preserving Aipan and Ringal crafts, and from homestay owners in Rishikesh to industrial workers in Rudrapur, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

S. Korea's biggest export promotion fair kicks off ahead of APEC summit

IANS | October 21, 2025 11:46 AM

Seoul, Oct 21 (IANS) South Korea's largest export promotion fair kicked off Tuesday for a three-week run to bring global attention to Korean companies ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit set to take place here later this month, the industry ministry said.

67 million citizens visit fuel stations daily: Hardeep Puri

IANS | October 21, 2025 11:19 AM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that nearly 67 million citizens visit fuel stations every day -- reflecting the country’s growing energy demand in line with its rapid economic progress.