Headcount of India’s internet subscribers crosses 1,002 million during April–June

IANS | September 23, 2025 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Sept 23 (IANS) India is one of the fastest-growing digital nations in the world, with internet connectivity playing a crucial role in its progress. This momentum is reflected in the staggering 1,002.85 (1.002 bn) million internet subscribers reported during April–June 2025, highlighting the scale and impact of India’s digital revolution, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

GST 2.0 rate cuts to propel growth across sectors in Tamil Nadu

IANS | September 23, 2025 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The GST 2.0 rate cuts will benefit Tamil Nadu across multiple sectors -- from traditional handlooms, handicrafts, coir and fisheries to modern industries like automobiles, electronics, renewable energy and defence, an official document said on Tuesday.

Delhi CM launches DTC bus service to Baraut in Uttar Pradesh

IANS | September 23, 2025 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated an interstate DTC AC bus service from Delhi to Baraut in Uttar Pradesh and hit out at previous city governments for shutting down such revenue-generating ventures of the public transporter.

7 years of Ayushman Bharat: Nanu Bhai’s story of knee surgery hogs attention

IANS | September 23, 2025 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) As the Ayushman Bharat, one of the flagship schemes of the Modi government, completes seven years of its launch, Gujarat’s Nanu Bhai has come in the spotlight over his free-of-cost knee surgery and also personal ‘counselling’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public event.