Everest, Laljee Godhoo barred from selling compounded hing powder: FSSAI

IANS | August 29, 2026 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited the sale of compounded asafoetida (hing powder) by Everest Food Products Private Limited and Laljee Godhoo over alleged non-compliance with prescribed food safety standards, the regulator said on Saturday.

GST Council to meet on Sept 12, likely to discuss registration reforms

IANS | August 29, 2026 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The 57th meeting of the GST Council -- chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman -- is scheduled to be held here on September 12 with simplification of GST registration for large businesses likely to figure on the agenda, according to an office memorandum circulated by the GST Council secretariat.

India’s DPI becomes global model for inclusive growth: Report

IANS | August 29, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has emerged as a global blueprint for inclusive growth, with countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America exploring elements of the country’s digital architecture to accelerate service delivery and financial inclusion, a new report has said.

GST 2.0: Six key reforms that could shape the second decade of tax regime

IANS | August 29, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The 57th meeting of the GST Council could mark an important phase in the evolution of India's indirect tax regime, with the focus expected to move beyond rate rationalisation towards reducing litigation, strengthening input tax credit protections, resolving legacy credit issues and using technology to create a more predictable compliance framework, a report said on Saturday.