New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Nearly 73 per cent of households in rural areas expect their income to grow by next year, according to a report.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Traders and business owners on Monday welcomed the next generation GST reforms, saying the changes will increase purchasing power, lower prices of essential items and give a big push to the economy.
Ahmedabad, Sep 22 (IANS) As the nation celebrates the auspicious festival of Navratri beginning on Monday, the people in Gujarat are gearing up for the garba celebrations. Preparations are underway at various places in Surat and other districts of the state.
Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Sep 22 (IANS) A wave of gratitude swept across Jharkhand's Hazaribagh as locals, shopkeepers, and political representatives alike on Monday expressed heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. The revised GST rates, which came into effect today, have brought much-needed relief to households and businesses just in time for the festive season.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) People across India have welcomed the revamped Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, hailed as the "next-generation GST" or "GST Bachat Utsav". The sweeping reforms, aimed at easing the tax burden on essential commodities, have not only sparked public optimism but also reignited calls for adopting the 'Swadeshi' movement.
Mysuru, Sep 22 (IANS) Booker awardee and activist Banu Mushtaq, after inaugurating the historic Dusshera festival on Monday, said that she felt that Mother Chamundeshwari "herself has invited me to her abode" as she said that Dusshera is not just a festival, "it is the pulse of this land", "a moment of inclusion for all", and "a fair of integrity".
Sonipat, Sep 22 (IANS) “In 2047, India will celebrate the centenary of its independence and commemorate the fruition of the world's first nonviolent struggle of passive resistance, the national liberation, a struggle unique and unparalleled in the annals of human history. First and foremost, it is important to ensure that democracy remains the status quo of India. Especially at a point in time when countries around India have become targets of undemocratic regime change as a consequence of the gap between the unfulfilled aspirations of young people, and whatever respective governments have to offer,” said Manish Tewari, Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha at his inaugural address at the Jindal Policy Conclave, titled: India and the World - Inception Of Ideas For Viksit Bharat.
Itanagar, Sep 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh on Monday to lay the foundation stones of 13 development projects including two major hydro power projects, worth over Rs 5,127 crore at Itanagar and will address a mega public meeting at the Indira Gandhi Park here, officials said on Sunday.
Kabul, Sep 21 (IANS) Several people in Kabul have complained about reduced internet speed and the challenges caused by this after fibre optic services stopped working in 10 provinces of Afghanistan.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Looking to give a new momentum to national and international live events and concerts in Delhi, the Central government and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) have reduced booking rates for all major stadiums by 40–50 per cent, an official said on Saturday.
