Koppal (Karnataka), Oct 15 (IANS) The reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bio-pesticides and micronutrients will bring direct benefits to our farmers and empower them, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India’s merchandise exports in September rose 6.75 per cent to $36.38 billion compared to the same month of the previous year, despite the punitive tariffs imposed by the US, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Wednesday.
Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday severely criticised ministers of the ruling Congress for taking jibes at Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw over her concerns regarding poor road infrastructure and garbage management in Bengaluru, saying that insulting industry leaders amounts to insulting the state.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In the wake of the alleged suicide of senior IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, and now an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Haryana, Congress MP Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that all is not well in the state as she termed the "biggest failure" of the Haryana government.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Delhi Government on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s nod to sale and bursting of green firecrackers in the capital and adjoining National Capital Region (NCR). A number of ministers, responding to relaxation in firecracker norms, congratulated the city residents and thanked the Apex Court for allowing 'green Diwali' in the capital.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Mongolia’s Deputy Prime Minister S. Amarsaikhan on Wednesday highlighted promising opportunities for Indian companies in mining of minerals and oil exploration in his country.
Patna, Oct 15 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday released its first list of 57 candidates, including the names of several state ministers and new faces, for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) With momentum building for Bihar Assembly elections and alliances upping the ante, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday expressed confidence in NDA's performance across the state, particularly in Lakhisarai district.
Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) The residents and taxpayers of Varthur, Balegere and Panathur localities, located close to tech hubs in Bengaluru, have written a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanding that the government provide good public infrastructure and then only collect taxes.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away earlier in the day at the age of 80, in Koothattukulam, Kerala, after suffering a heart attack during his morning walk.
