‘GST reform biggest since Independence, Cong made tall promises but did nothing in 10-year rule’: Piyush Goyal

IANS | September 5, 2025 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday hailed the latest reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure as “the biggest economic reform since Independence,” crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling a long-awaited vision to simplify India’s tax system.

Maharashtra transport minister becomes first Tesla Model Y owner in India, vows to raise awareness about EVs

IANS | September 5, 2025 2:25 PM

Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday became the first official Tesla Model Y owner in India, marking a symbolic step towards promoting Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the state. Sarnaik, who purchased the Tesla Model Y just a day after the company opened its first showroom in Mumbai, said he bought the car to inspire people — especially the youth — to embrace sustainable transportation.

Nothing wrong in using ballot papers; we are ready to make preparations: K'taka Election Commissioner

IANS | September 5, 2025 1:43 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 5 (IANS) State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi has said that there was nothing wrong in conducting elections using ballot papers, and the poll body is ready to make preparations in this regard.

From Hizbul to TRF: How Pakistan’s local terror narrative collapsed

Vicky Nanjappa | September 5, 2025 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Pakistan has for long tried to localise the Kashmir issue. It created the Hizbul Mujahideen with the sole intention of having a localised terror group. After the collapse of the Hizbul Mujahideen, it created a proxy for the Lashkar-e-Taiba called The Resistance Front (TRF).

Vital for India’s journey towards self-reliance: PM Modi shares article on NEP 2020 significance

IANS | September 5, 2025 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article on the significance of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, explaining how it would be central to India’s journey towards self-reliance and development.

Ishwariya becomes Gujarat’s first village to provide LPG pipeline to every household

IANS | September 5, 2025 12:06 PM

Amreli, Sep 5 (IANS) Ishwariya village in Amreli district has become the first village in Gujarat to provide LPG pipeline connections to every household, ending decades of dependence on gas cylinders. Home to around 2,000 people and nearly 400 families, Ishwariya now enjoys uninterrupted, 24-hour cooking gas supply through pipelines.

Congress' post on Bihar and Bidis sparks row, NDA leaders hit back

IANS | September 5, 2025 11:59 AM

Patna, Sep 5 (IANS) A controversial post from the Kerala unit of the Congress party's official X handle comparing Bihar with 'bidis' has triggered strong backlash from NDA leaders in the state.

At UN, India backs 'positive developments' in resolving Ukraine conflict

Arul Louis | September 5, 2025 11:19 AM

United Nations, Sep 5 (IANS) India has emphasised the need for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine while voicing concern over the conflict's “collateral consequences”, including prices of fuel, saying countries of the Global South have been left to fend for themselves.

'A very happy Teachers Day', PM Modi hails their commitment and compassion

IANS | September 5, 2025 8:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Teachers' Day greetings on Friday, praising their dedication to nurturing minds, which is the foundation of a stronger and brighter future. He also paid tribute to former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary.

India-US trust 'broken', off-ramp needed soon, says expert (IANS Exclusive)

Nayan Seth | September 5, 2025 5:24 AM

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), believes that "trust has broken" between New Delhi and Washington as bilateral trade tensions continue to persist.

Politics

‘GST reform biggest since Independence, Cong made tall promises but did nothing in 10-year rule’: Piyush Goyal

Maharashtra transport minister becomes first Tesla Model Y owner in India, vows to raise awareness about EVs

Nothing wrong in using ballot papers; we are ready to make preparations: K'taka Election Commissioner

From Hizbul to TRF: How Pakistan’s local terror narrative collapsed

Vital for India’s journey towards self-reliance: PM Modi shares article on NEP 2020 significance

Ishwariya becomes Gujarat’s first village to provide LPG pipeline to every household

Congress' post on Bihar and Bidis sparks row, NDA leaders hit back

At UN, India backs 'positive developments' in resolving Ukraine conflict

'A very happy Teachers Day', PM Modi hails their commitment and compassion

India-US trust 'broken', off-ramp needed soon, says expert (IANS Exclusive)

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