New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The government’s plan to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, replacing the existing four-slab GST system with a simpler two-slab structure, is set to bring considerable relief to the consumers, with lower tax rates expected to make a wide range of goods more affordable, according to a new report.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) US researchers have developed a new and highly effective generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool to rapidly detect exposure to the H5N1 virus -- behind avian influenza or “bird flu”, and bolster national surveillance as the virus continues to spread in other animals.
Seoul, Aug 28 (IANS) South Korea's trade watchdog on Thursday recommended the government accept a proposal from Chinese steel companies to raise export prices of their hot-rolled carbon and alloy steel plates over the next five years as part of anti-dumping remedies.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Job posting activities in India remain 70 per cent above pre-pandemic levels in July, highlighting the resilience of formal hiring despite the slowdown, a report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Tech giants Apple and Samsung have sent legal notices to Xiaomi after the Chinese smartphone maker ran advertisements directly comparing its latest flagship with their premium devices.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s domestic air passenger traffic is set to witness a modest increase to reach 172-176 million in FY26, reflecting a growth of 4-6 per cent over the previous year, a report projected on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has said that the India-Africa trade has surpassed $100 billion in FY 2024-25, up from $56 billion in FY 2019-20.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India's role as the world's leading generic drug manufacturer may explain why the pharmaceutical industry has been excluded from the US's tariffs, according to experts.
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) The shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo Airlines, tanked over 4 per cent in the early trading on Thursday on news of promoter Rakesh Gangwal's family selling stocks worth Rs 7,085 crore through a block deal.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday urged global investors to view India as a hub for investment and innovation, highlighting the government’s $1 trillion maritime investment roadmap.
