New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The 50 per cent punitive US tariff imposed on Indian goods is increasingly being seen as more to do with President Donald Trump’s ego being hurt over New Delhi contradicting his claim of having brokered the ceasefire with Pakistan after Operation Sindoor rather than any economic rationale.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Opposition parties on Thursday hit out at the Centre over the new GST reforms, arguing that the changes will not provide real relief to the common man and urging the government to reconsider its decision on the revised tax slabs.
Raichur (Karnataka), Sep 4 (IANS) Former BJP national general secretary and Karnataka MLC C.T. Ravi has triggered a fresh controversy by claiming that Booker awardee Banu Mushtaq would have been “stoned to death” if she had made similar remarks against Islam, as she allegedly did against goddess Bhuvaneshwari and Kannada cultural symbols.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has launched a sharp attack on GST 2.0, saying it fails to address the concerns and demands of states, and the wait for true GST 2.0 continues.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Calling the reforms made in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), truly next-gen in nature, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said that it will bring down the healthcare costs and lead towards a fit and healthy Bharat.
Patna, Sep 4 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) observed a statewide bandh in Bihar on Thursday to protest against and demand an apology for what it termed derogatory remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' led by the Mahagathbandhan in Darbhanga.
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Former Indian Ambassador to France and Director General of Jadeja Motwani Institute for American Studies at OP Jindal Global University, Mohan Kumar, has countered the Trump administration's assertion that India is the "Maharaja of tariffs".
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) A US federal judge has sided with Harvard University in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, ruling that the federal government illegally froze billions of dollars in research funds.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership for delivering on his promises to the people of the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah termed the GST tax rate cuts and reforms as a "truly transformative decision" and added that these reforms will not only "ensure ease of living but also give a big boost to ease of doing business, especially for small traders and entrepreneurs".
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) After the Union government announced sweeping next-generation GST reforms to bring relief across sectors, from daily essentials and healthcare to farming, education, automobiles, and appliances, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar lauded the rollout and said that this will have a significant impact on the Centre's efforts to improve ease of living and doing business in the country.
