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.
Raipur, Sep 4 (IANS) Taking a sarcastic jibe at the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's over his "'vote chori' hydrogen bomb threat" remark, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale has said that if the Congress leader has a hydrogen bomb then he should send it to Pakistan as India does not need it.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The reforms made in Goods and Services Tax (GST) by the GST Council, in its 56th meeting on Wednesday, will boost the affordability of life-saving drugs as well as address public health, pharma industry experts said.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that in order to continue with ease of doing business reforms, the GST registration process has been further simplified, especially for small businesses and low-risk applicants.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The GST Council on Wednesday approved historical changes to India's indirect tax structure — adopting a 5 per cent and 18 per cent tax structure — and several daily-use goods will become cheaper from September 22.
