GST Council meeting postponed to October 7

IANS | September 6, 2026 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, which was scheduled for September 12, has been postponed and is likely to be held on October 7 in the national capital.

ISRO says remains at centre of India’s space programme, refutes media reports as ‘baseless’

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday issued a clarification regarding media reports on its role amid space sector reforms, saying it remains at the centre of India’s space programme, leading national efforts in advanced research, strategic capabilities, human space-flight, next-generation launch technologies, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and lunar and planetary exploration, while a wider Indian ecosystem provides the scale needed to realise India’s 'Space Vision 2047'.

ISRO will remain bedrock of Indian space sector: IN-SPACe chairman

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), said on Sunday that ISRO will remain the bedrock of Indian space sector, as some misleading reports surfaced around the future role of the Indian space agency.

India targets 50 space launches a year by 2030: IN-SPACe Chief

IANS | September 6, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India is targeting a major expansion in its space launch capabilities, with plans to increase the number of launches to 50 a year by 2030 as the country looks to build a full-fledged commercial space ecosystem, Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), said on Sunday.

NDMC to give New Delhi a grand welcome look ahead of BRICS Summit 2026

IANS | September 6, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) New Delhi is set for a grand makeover ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with the NDMC planning to install decorative and welcoming elements at prominent locations across the city as part of its preparations to greet international delegates, it said on Sunday.