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Women in Bihar's Sheikhpura becoming financially independent through free beautician training by RSETI

IANS | September 10, 2025 6:57 PM

Sheikhpura (Bihar), Sep 10 (IANS) In Bihar's Sheikhpura, women are breaking barriers and becoming financially independent through free beautician training provided by Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs). Supported by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, these training programmes are helping rural women turn their dreams into successful self-employment ventures.

GST rationalisation to empower traders, exporters, and common man: CBIC Chairman

IANS | September 10, 2025 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) As India prepares to usher in the GST 2.0 era from September 22, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal spoke to IANS on a myriad of issues related to rate rationalisation and its impact on traders, exporters and the common man.

Rajasthan tourists stranded in Nepal, take shelter in hotel after cancellation of flights

IANS | September 10, 2025 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) A group of 31 people from Rajasthan’s Udaipur, on a long pilgrimage trip from Ram Temple in Ayodhya to Pashupati Nath temple in Nepal, have found themselves caught up in the bloody chaos and unrest that has gripped the Himalayan state for over two days.

Cabinet okays Rs 3,169 crore project to double Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat railway line

IANS | September 10, 2025 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved doubling of the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat single railway line section across a stretch of 177 kms in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal at a total cost of Rs 3,169 crore.

It may not be possible to bring petrol, diesel under GST for time being: CBIC chief Sanjay Agarwal

IANS | September 10, 2025 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) As discussions continue to bring petrol and diesel within the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST), Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said it may not be possible to bring these items under the indirect taxation for the time being.

Cabinet gives nod for new 4-lane highway in Bihar at a cost of Rs 4,447 crore

IANS | September 10, 2025 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of the proposed 4-lane greenfield access-controlled Mokama-Munger section of the Buxar-Bhagalpur high-speed corridor in Bihar on hybrid annuity mode, stretching across a length of 82.4 km with an investment of Rs 4,447.38 crore.

Seven border districts put on high alert: UP DGP on Nepal crisis

IANS | September 10, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Wednesday said that security has been heightened in seven districts of the state bordering Nepal, as the political situation in the neighbouring country faces political turmoil in the wake of Gen Z protests, forcing the Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.

AI likely to add $15.7 trillion to global GDP by 2030: Report

IANS | September 10, 2025 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as the defining technology of the 21st century, poised to add nearly $15.7 trillion to global GDP by 2030, a report said on Wednesday.

China can be new market for Indian exporters amid tariffs if they're competitive: CBIC Chairman (IANS Interview)

IANS | September 10, 2025 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) As India doubles down on exploring new markets amid geo-political uncertainties and tariff tensions, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman, Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, has said that domestic exporters can definitely explore the Chinese market, indicating that this move can help offset losses being faced by them due to steep 50 per cent US tariffs.

Air India cancels flights to and from Kathmandu amid unrest

IANS | September 10, 2025 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Air India has announced that its flights to and from Kathmandu on Wednesday have been cancelled as the airport continues to remain closed amid the unrest in the country.

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Women in Bihar's Sheikhpura becoming financially independent through free beautician training by RSETI

GST rationalisation to empower traders, exporters, and common man: CBIC Chairman

Rajasthan tourists stranded in Nepal, take shelter in hotel after cancellation of flights

Cabinet okays Rs 3,169 crore project to double Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat railway line

It may not be possible to bring petrol, diesel under GST for time being: CBIC chief Sanjay Agarwal

Cabinet gives nod for new 4-lane highway in Bihar at a cost of Rs 4,447 crore

Seven border districts put on high alert: UP DGP on Nepal crisis

AI likely to add $15.7 trillion to global GDP by 2030: Report

China can be new market for Indian exporters amid tariffs if they're competitive: CBIC Chairman (IANS Interview)

Air India cancels flights to and from Kathmandu amid unrest

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