India's calm amid South Asia's storm

IANS | November 9, 2025 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) From Kathmandu to Karachi, South Asia is in turmoil. Nepal has seen "Gen Z" protests erupt over inequality and political elitism, while in Bangladesh, students led a revolution last year that ended former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule.

GST 2.0 comes as big boon for India’s artisans

IANS | November 9, 2025 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The next-generation GST 2.0 rate cuts on several handicraft items from 12 per cent to 5 per cent have come as a major boon for the country's artisans, as demand for their products has gone up, leading to higher earnings and also enabling them to compete with factory-made goods.