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
Asia Cup Hockey: India held 2-2 by Korea in Super 4s opener
India’s winning streak at the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 came to a halt on Wednesday as Korea held them to a 2-2 draw in their opening Super 4s encounter in Rajgir. Hardik Singh (8’) gave India an early lead with a brilliant solo
GST 2.0: What gets cheaper and costlier from September 22 under new tax slabs
The GST Council on Wednesday cleared a landmark reform to India’s indirect tax system by rationalising rates into two main slabs — 5% and 18% — with the changes set to take effect from September 22. The move is expected to make a
Trump calls India-US trade ties ‘one-sided,’ slams high tariffs on American exports
US President Donald Trump has once again criticized India’s trade practices, calling the bilateral economic relationship “one-sided” and accusing New Delhi of imposing some of the highest tariffs in the world on American goods. “We get along with India very well. But India,
Former UK official slams White House advisor Navarro’s anti-India remarks as ‘shameful’
Edward Price, a former British official and political economist, has sharply criticized White House Senior Advisor Peter Navarro’s recent remarks on India, branding them a “shame” and an insult to diplomacy. In an interview with IANS, Price said Navarro’s attempt to “instruct” India
US federal judge rules Trump’s use of troops in Los Angeles illegal under Posse Comitatus Act
A US federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles in June was illegal, citing a violation of the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act. Judge Charles Breyer of the US District Court for the
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat during India visit
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, on a three-day official visit to India, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi by laying a wreath at Raj Ghat on Wednesday. The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of India-Singapore diplomatic relations, underlining the strong historical and strategic
Brazil’s Lula says Bolsonaro must get fair trial in coup attempt case
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro is entitled to a fair trial in the ongoing coup attempt case. Bolsonaro, accused of trying to overturn the 2022 election results to stay in power, could face up
Pakistan turns to US after setbacks with China’s weapons and CPEC: Report
Pakistan is increasingly leaning toward the United States after being left disappointed by China’s military equipment and the debt-heavy China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to a new report. Citing a Maldives Insight analysis, the report noted that Beijing has saddled Islamabad with unsustainable
India-Germany ties steady and growing in substance, says Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday described India-Germany ties as “enormously important,” stressing that the relationship is steady, predictable, and growing in substance at a time of global uncertainties. Speaking alongside visiting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul after talks in New
Over 1,000 US health workers demand resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr
Growing unrest within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has escalated into a major controversy, as more than 1,000 current and former employees have called for the resignation of Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. In a letter addressed to Kennedy,
Bangladesh reform commissions voice frustration over Yunus government’s lack of progress
Frustration is mounting among members of Bangladesh’s reform commissions, who say that more than a year after the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government assumed office, little progress has been made in implementing reforms. At an event hosted by the Citizens’ Platform for Sustainable Development
German FM meets PM Modi, lauds India’s call for Ukraine ceasefire and stronger ties
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, expressing appreciation for India’s call to end the Ukraine conflict and reaffirming Berlin’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with New Delhi. Wadephul highlighted that India and Germany are working closely
Canadian court rejects fake asylum claims linked to Khalistani separatist Pannun
A Canadian court has dismissed the asylum plea of an Indian citizen and his family, ruling that their claims of facing persecution for supporting the Khalistani movement were fabricated. The case involved a judicial review of a decision by the Immigration and Refugee
US commentators slam Trump’s trade policy toward India as counterproductive
US media outlets are increasingly highlighting the unintended consequences of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy toward India, warning that the move may be backfiring both economically and strategically. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Indian imports in
Trump’s National Guard deployment in California ruled illegal by judge
A federal judge has blocked former U.S. President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines in California, ruling that the move violated long-standing restrictions on military involvement in domestic law enforcement. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said the deployment to Los
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
Terror groups plotted hostage siege at Indian High Commission in Dhaka to demand Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
An Intelligence Bureau (IB) alert has uncovered a plot by terror outfits to attack the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and hold diplomats hostage, with the demand that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina be extradited from India. According to inputs, Al Qaeda
India geared up to face Korea in Hockey Asia Cup Super 4s clash
The unbeaten Indian men’s hockey team is set to face Korea in their opening Super 4s encounter at the Hockey Asia Cup on Wednesday. Led by drag-flick specialist and captain Harmanpreet Singh, India topped Pool A with an impressive run of victories —
Yuki Bhambri savors US Open doubles run, inspired by India’s tennis legacy
Indian tennis ace Yuki Bhambri is relishing his journey at the US Open 2025, drawing strength from India’s sporting heritage while chasing his dream of a Grand Slam title. Bhambri and his partner, New Zealand’s Michael Venus, seeded 14th, stormed into the men’s