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India’s aim to build 1 million homes in Australia can be biggest housing collaboration in history

IANS | September 2, 2025 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently said that the government is engaged in “deep negotiations” with Australia regarding a proposal to construct one million homes estimated at $500 billion. If realised, this can herald one of the largest international housing collaborations in recent history.

Deepak Mittal appointed India's new Ambassador to UAE

IANS | September 2, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Deepak Mittal has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.

Adani Power gets approval to commence Dhirauli mine operations in Madhya Pradesh

IANS | September 2, 2025 4:32 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 2 (IANS) Adani Power Limited, India’s largest private thermal power producer, on Tuesday announced it has received approval from the Ministry of Coal to begin operations at the Dhirauli coal mine in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh.

India best-performing G20 nation on sustainability, trade talks on across the globe: Piyush Goyal

IANS | September 2, 2025 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) India is one of the best-performing G20 nations in meeting sustainability commitments, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday, adding that the country is also expanding trade ties across the globe.

BJP, allies rally behind Kiren Rijiju for praising Shashi Tharoor, slam Congress

IANS | September 2, 2025 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The BJP and its allies on Tuesday extended support to Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju after he criticised the Congress for allegedly hurling "abuses" at party MP Shashi Tharoor for expressing independent views.

GST reforms to set economy open, transparent aiding small businesses: FM Sitharaman

IANS | September 2, 2025 3:49 PM

Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that the next generation GST reforms will create an open and transparent economy, reduce compliance burdens, and benefit small businesses.

PM Modi inaugurates Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited

IANS | September 2, 2025 3:49 PM

Patna, Sep 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited, saying that the initiative would enable women associated with Jeevika to access financial support easily.

Over 150 products may see rate cut in GST Council meet this week

IANS | September 2, 2025 3:43 PM

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) The GST Council is expected to make a final decision during its two-day meeting this week regarding the Centre’s proposal to reduce GST rates on over 150 items as part of a comprehensive rate adjustment.

MP to send tribal-dominated Shahdol’s promising footballers to Brazil for training

IANS | September 2, 2025 3:39 PM

Bhopal, Sep 2 (IANS) In a major move for Madhya Pradesh’s sports development, the state government has decided to send promising football talents from the tribal-dominated Shahdol district to Brazil for specialised training.

Delhi breathes like the hills, rains gift capital its cleanest air in months

IANS | September 2, 2025 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) For a change, Delhi’s lungs feel lighter. After days of incessant rain, residents of Delhi-NCR are soaking in air so fresh that it has reminded many of a holiday in the hills.

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India’s aim to build 1 million homes in Australia can be biggest housing collaboration in history

Deepak Mittal appointed India's new Ambassador to UAE

Adani Power gets approval to commence Dhirauli mine operations in Madhya Pradesh

India best-performing G20 nation on sustainability, trade talks on across the globe: Piyush Goyal

BJP, allies rally behind Kiren Rijiju for praising Shashi Tharoor, slam Congress

GST reforms to set economy open, transparent aiding small businesses: FM Sitharaman

PM Modi inaugurates Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited

Over 150 products may see rate cut in GST Council meet this week

MP to send tribal-dominated Shahdol’s promising footballers to Brazil for training

Delhi breathes like the hills, rains gift capital its cleanest air in months

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