GST rate cuts to boost housing, construction sectors

IANS | September 19, 2025 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Sept 19 (IANS) The GST rate reductions on key construction materials and services are expected to make housing more affordable, reduce infrastructure costs, and create more employment opportunities, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

'I have been to Pakistan and Bangladesh, felt at home': Sam Pitroda stirs row

IANS | September 19, 2025 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Sept 19 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi’s close aide and Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) chief Sam Pitroda sparked a controversy on Friday, over finding ‘striking similarity’ between people of India and neighbouring nations including Pakistan and Bangladesh and also advocating for ‘neighbourhood diplomacy’ with trouble-torn nations including Nepal.

PM Modi plants Kadamb sapling gifted by King Charles at his residence

IANS | September 19, 2025 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadamb sapling at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Interestingly, this Kadamb sapling was given to him by King Charles III of the United Kingdom as a birthday gift on turning 75 on September 17.

SC dismisses plea against Banu Mushtaq inaugurating Mysuru Dussehra

IANS | September 19, 2025 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking a stay on the Congress-led Karnataka government's decision to have Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq inaugurate the historic and world-famous Dussehra festival in Mysuru city.