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Meet Assam’s new entrepreneurs: ‘Lakhpati Didis’ rise with govt support

IANS | September 3, 2025 8:50 PM

Guwahati, Sep 3 (IANS) In a significant move towards women’s empowerment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the ambitious ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative on Wednesday. The programme, part of a nationwide push by the Ministry of Rural Development, aims to help women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) achieve a sustainable annual household income of Rs 1,00,000 or more.

Semicon India: Momentum shows strong growth ahead, says experts on India’s chip mission

IANS | September 3, 2025 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The mood at the Semicon India 2025 event in the national capital was full of confidence, as top industry leaders on Wednesday said India’s semiconductor journey is gaining strong momentum and moving towards becoming a global hub.

German FM calls on PM Modi, appreciates India's call for Ukraine ceasefire

IANS | September 3, 2025 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Visiting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday, conveying appreciation for India's call to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Wadephul noted that India and Germany have taken steps to expand strategic partnership in various sectors, especially in security and defence, economy and trade as well as skilled labour.

Gujarat: Vapi, hub of small-scale industries gets a ‘swadeshi’ boost

IANS | September 3, 2025 7:54 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 3 (IANS) Vapi, a well-known industrial town of Gujarat, is walking down the ‘swadeshi’ path, with residents showing keen interest in Made in India products and making a beeline to purchase them too.

Goods to turn cheaper as GST Council brings more consumer items under lower tax rates

IANS | September 3, 2025 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The GST Council, in its ongoing meeting here, has veered around to bringing consumer goods such as shoes and clothes in the lower price range of up to Rs 2,500 under the lowest GST tax bracket of 5 per cent, according to sources.

Cabinet approves Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to boost critical mineral recycling

IANS | September 3, 2025 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.

Oppn 'anti-women', Rahul Gandhi should retire from politics: Kangana Ranaut on insults to PM Modi's mother

IANS | September 3, 2025 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday sought Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's resignation over the alleged abuses hurled against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother, Heeraben Modi, during the INDIA bloc's Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar's Darbhanga.

Gold, silver prices hit record high amid global uncertainties

IANS | September 3, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Gold and silver prices surged to new all-time highs on Wednesday, continuing their upward momentum in both domestic and international markets.

GST slab revision could make goods cheaper, boost demand: Economists

IANS | September 3, 2025 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Economists on Wednesday said that the ongoing 56th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, could pave the way for a major tax reform that will directly benefit consumers.

Govt warns against fake websites posting jobs, receiving applications

IANS | September 3, 2025 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday warned citizens about two websites posting and inviting job applications posing as undertakings of the Central government.