New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) While some states raised concerns over possible revenue loss at the 56th meeting of the GST Council on Wednesday, new estimates suggest that states will remain net gainers under the current GST framework, even after a potential rejig in tax rates.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) A person from minority community including Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian from neighbouring nations including Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, who were compelled to seek shelter in India due to religious persecution or fear of it and entered into India on or before 31st December, 2024 - with or without valid documents including passport or other travel documents, will be exempted from any penal action, said a government notification.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a speedy peace agreement in Ukraine made during his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in China's Tianjin, describing it as a significant development for Europe.
Varanasi, Sep 3 (IANS) As the 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, began in New Delhi, Professor Anoop Kumar Mishra, Head of the Economics Department at Varanasi's DAV College (affiliated to BHU) on Wednesday said that the government is attempting to use the domestic market to cushion the impact of global tariff wars on Indian exporters.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The upcoming changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), likely to be announced on Thursday, should trigger a decisive, consumption-led turn in India’s growth cycle, a report said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) is undergoing a significant evolution, adapting to a new era of security threats while navigating persistent internal challenges, said Deputy NSA Amb Pavan Kapoor on Wednesday in New Delhi.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India greatly values the understanding shown by Germany regarding its fight against terrorism. The EAM highlighted that Germany 's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has been explicit regarding India's right to defend its people against terrorist attacks.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The iconic Akshardham Temple in Delhi came alive with colours of devotion and festivity on Wednesday as it hosted the annual Jal-Jhulni Ekadashi celebrations alongside the Ganpati Visarjan ceremony. The twin events drew sadhus, religious leaders, and a large gathering of devotees who joined in rituals marked by grandeur and spiritual fervour.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Calling India-Germany relationship "enormously important", External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the ties between two nations are growing in substance.
Chandigarh, Sep 3 (IANS) A woman suffering from a cardiac ailment was successfully rescued by a flood relief team of Kharga Sappers from the flood-affected village of Sammoval near Ajnala in Punjab's Amritsar district, the Army said on Wednesday.
