Visakhapatnam, Sep 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the reduction in tax rates on goods and services as part of the GST 2.0 reforms would result in a saving of Rs 2 lakh crore for consumers, leaving more money in the hands of the common people for savings or discretionary spending.
Surat, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday celebrations in the city saw a giant poster and huge Tricolour being displayed at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. The vibrant tribute was accompanied with ceremonial cutting of 75-inch cake, drawing hundreds of well-wishers and spectators.
Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday launched the 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar' campaign at Rawalpada Polyclinic (Maternity Home) in Mumbai's Dahisar East, to promote women's health and empowerment.
Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) Hosur City Municipal Corporation (HCMC) in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district has launched a major initiative to transform garbage dumping spots across the city into litter-free and green zones, in a bid to improve urban aesthetics and strengthen solid waste management.
Janakpurdham (Nepal), Sep 17 (IANS) Ram Roshan Das, the head priest and Chief General Secretary of the Janaki Temple in Nepal's Janakpur, on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings and blessings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday on behalf of the people of Nepal.
Bhuj, Sep 17 (IANS) A seven-year-old child prodigy in the deserts of Kutch has caught the imagination of people with his extraordinary skills - memorizing and reciting Pi digits in just seconds. Yugveersinh Jaipalsinh Jadeja, a Class 2 pupil from Bhuj has created a 'world record' by reciting 200 digits of Pi (π) in just 24 seconds, recognised by the World Records India.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked counterparts from Bhutan, New Zealand and Dominica as well as Guyana President for extending warm wishes to him on his 75th birthday.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Amid a wave of greetings and wishes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday by leaders and people alike, several eminent personalities and public figures are documenting their assessment of his decade-long governance in the form of articles and video clips.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Islamic scholar and former Rajya Sabha member Maulana Mahmood Madani on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction with the recent debate and legislative changes regarding Waqf properties, questioning the government’s intent while stressing that the law remained "inadequate".
Ajmer, Sep 17 (IANS) Successor Sajjadanashin of Ajmer Dargah and Chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council, Syed Naseruddin Chishty, extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, lauding his vision of progress and his role in shaping India's strong global identity.
