GST Council slashes tax on renewable energy equipment to 5%, raises levy on coal
In a major boost to India’s clean energy sector, the GST Council on Wednesday announced a sharp cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on renewable energy equipment and manufacturing parts, reducing the rate from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, effective
GST reforms to benefit middle class and farmers, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms are not only about rationalising rates but represent “structural” changes that will directly benefit farmers, healthcare, and the middle class. Briefing the media after the 56th GST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann demands higher flood relief from Centre
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday called on the Centre to revise its disaster relief norms, arguing that the current compensation package for flood victims is “grossly inadequate” to match the scale of losses suffered by farmers and rural households. During a
India a global model for digital regulation rooted in vision, trust, and innovation: Scindia
India’s success in building an inclusive and future-ready digital ecosystem positions it as a global model for regulatory innovation, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Monday. Addressing the International Telecommunication Union’s Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) 2025 in Riyadh, Scindia
PM Modi attends SCO Summit in Tianjin, holds talks with Xi and Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Tianjin, China, today to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, marking his first visit to China in seven years. The high-profile multilateral gathering brings together major regional leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President
EAM S Jaishankar expresses solidarity, offers aid after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday conveyed India’s solidarity with Afghanistan after a devastating earthquake struck Kunar Province, leaving over 600 dead and more than 1,000 injured. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote: “The devastating earthquake in Kunar Province of
Cloudburst and record rain kills at least 41 in Jammu, Vaishno Devi yatra suspended
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed one of its worst natural disasters in decades as unprecedented rainfall triggered flash floods, landslides, and a deadly cloudburst, leaving at least 41 people dead in the Reasi and Doda districts. Among the victims, 34 were Vaishno Devi pilgrims
Dhaka rejects Pak FM’s claim that 1971 genocide issue was ‘resolved’
Bangladesh has firmly rejected Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s claim that the issue of Islamabad’s apology for the 1971 genocide was settled decades ago. Dar, who visited Dhaka on Sunday in the first state-level trip in 13 years, told reporters the matter had
Jaishankar engages Russian scholars, to co-chair key bilateral commission
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, currently on a three-day official visit to Russia, held wide-ranging discussions with leading Russian scholars and think tank representatives on Wednesday. The talks covered India–Russia relations, contemporary global geopolitics, and New Delhi’s perspectives on key international issues.
India hands over military vehicles, medical equipment to Nepal, boosts defence cooperation
India has further strengthened defence and diplomatic ties with Nepal by handing over military vehicles, medical equipment, and animals for defence use. At a special ceremony at the Nepali Army headquarters in Kathmandu, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri formally presented the equipment to Nepal’s
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins key India visit for boundary talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day visit aimed at reviving momentum in India-China relations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Wang Yi will hold
Third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable to be held in Delhi today
India and Singapore are set to hold the third edition of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) in New Delhi on Wednesday, aiming to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore new areas of cooperation. The high-level meeting comes ahead of a possible visit
Third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable to be held in New Delhi
The third edition of the India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) will convene in New Delhi on Wednesday, with both nations aiming to broaden and deepen their strategic partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced. The high-level meeting comes ahead of a possible visit
India’s envoy meets US Senator Graham amid trade, tariff tensions
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has engaged in talks with influential US Senator Lindsey Graham as trade negotiations between the two countries face a deadlock and Washington moves to impose penalties on nations purchasing Russian oil. Kwatra stated on
INS Tamal completes Casablanca port call, boosts India–Morocco naval cooperation
The Indian Navy’s newest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, has wrapped up a three-day goodwill visit to Casablanca, Morocco, aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and interoperability between the two nations’ navies. The port call, held from August 6–9 during the ship’s return voyage from
PM Modi rebuts Trump’s ‘dead economy’ remark, says India fastest-growing major economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday countered US President Donald Trump’s recent comment describing India as a “dead economy,” asserting that India is in fact the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Speaking at the International Institute of Information Technology Auditorium after laying
PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan to boost governance efficiency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-3 on Wednesday at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, marking a major step in India’s administrative modernization under the Central Vista redevelopment plan. Kartavya Bhavan-3, the first completed building of the Common Central Secretariat project, will house
Kazakh President urges stronger regional cooperation at UN LLDC summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for deeper regional collaboration and global support to tackle the unique challenges faced by landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). Speaking at the Third UN Conference on LLDCs in Ashgabat on Tuesday, Tokayev highlighted the need for inclusive, sustainable
India urged to boost ‘Made in India’ brand as US tariffs bite: SBI report
The recent imposition of a 25% tariff with penalties on Indian exports to the U.S. is a “bad business decision,” but global supply chains are likely to self-correct over time, according to an SBI Research report released Friday. Indian firms should seize this
Ex-judge submits MUDA scam report to Karnataka govt amid political storm
Retired Karnataka High Court judge P.N. Desai, who heads the judicial commission probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, submitted a six-volume report to the state government on Thursday. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh received the report on behalf of the Siddaramaiah administration.