New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday criticised the Modi government over the delay in implementing GST reforms, saying it was a "good thing" that the Centre has finally "woken up" after eight years, even as he asserted that the Opposition had consistently demanded the simplification of indirect taxes.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The 50 per cent punitive US tariff imposed on Indian goods is increasingly being seen as more to do with President Donald Trump’s ego being hurt over New Delhi contradicting his claim of having brokered the ceasefire with Pakistan after Operation Sindoor rather than any economic rationale.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Opposition parties on Thursday hit out at the Centre over the new GST reforms, arguing that the changes will not provide real relief to the common man and urging the government to reconsider its decision on the revised tax slabs.
Raichur (Karnataka), Sep 4 (IANS) Former BJP national general secretary and Karnataka MLC C.T. Ravi has triggered a fresh controversy by claiming that Booker awardee Banu Mushtaq would have been “stoned to death” if she had made similar remarks against Islam, as she allegedly did against goddess Bhuvaneshwari and Kannada cultural symbols.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has launched a sharp attack on GST 2.0, saying it fails to address the concerns and demands of states, and the wait for true GST 2.0 continues.
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.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a 40 per cent tax rate for sin and luxury goods, increasing it from the current 28 per cent, effective from September 22, 2025. The GST 2.0 reform reduced taxes primarily to two rates: 5 per cent and 18 per cent.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called on Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in New Delhi and discussed the strengthening of bilateral relations, expressing confidence that ties between the two nations will further deepen following Wong's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The wide-ranging GST reforms are set to improve the lives of citizens and ensure ease of doing business for all, especially small traders, thus strengthening the economy.
