GST reforms boosting economy, easing lives of common people: N.K. Singh

IANS | October 3, 2025 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) N.K. Singh, Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission and a noted economist, on Friday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have provided significant relief to the common citizens while improving India’s business and investment atmosphere.

Plant-based diet can ward off chronic diseases, keep planet healthy: Report

IANS | October 3, 2025 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Eating a plant-based diet, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables, with moderate intake of foods such as poultry and egg, can not only boost human health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, but also keep the planet healthy with less impact on climate change and biodiversity loss, according to a new report by the Lancet Commission on Friday.