New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) India and Singapore today outlined a detailed roadmap to enhance their ties, with focus on advanced manufacturing, green shipping, skilling, civil nuclear energy and urban water management, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after holding talks with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong here. The two PMs also inaugurated virtually the Jawaharlal Nehru…
New Delhi, Sept 4 (UNI) A Special CBI Court in Jabalpur has sentenced Yogesh Arora, former assistant engineer of LIC, to four years of rigorous imprisonment in a bribery case. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him. The CBI had registered the case in 2011 following allegations that Arora demanded a…
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) The new GST reforms promise to put more money back in the pockets of ordinary families. From the grocery store to the pharmacy, from insurance premiums to salon visits, middle-class households will feel the impact of lower taxes in almost every corner of their monthly budget. Daily shopping will get…
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) The GST Council has approved a set of sweeping reforms that bring direct relief to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and small traders, with lower rates on labour-intensive goods, correction of inverted duty structures, and cheaper inputs for agriculture and manufacturing. Key changes include a sharp reduction of GST…
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Households across the country are set to feel some relief as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s latest reforms slash rates on a wide range of electronic items and appliances. For years, big-ticket appliances like televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators, and dishwashers have remained aspirational purchases for many families due…
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Industry bodies, health experts and patient advocacy groups today welcomed the union Government’s decision to reduce Goods and Services Tax (GST) on a range of life-saving drugs and medical products, calling it a “progressive reform” that will help reduce treatment costs and improve access to critical healthcare services. The GST…
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed Singapore PM Lawrence Wong at Hyderabad House today after which the two leaders sat down for bilateral talks, following which several MoUs are expected to be inked. The MEA spokesperson posted on X: “A bond anchored in shared values, robust linkages and people-to-people contacts….
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong today, and expressed confidence that his bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi would chart a roadmap for the relationship. In a post on X, the EAM wrote: “Pleased to call on PM @LawrenceWongST of Singapore this morning in…
New Delhi, Sept 4 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah today lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership following the announcement of major GST rate cuts and process reforms, calling it a “truly transformative decision for Bharat.” In a post on X, Shah praised the Prime Minister for staying true to his commitments and calling this decision…
Amritsar, Sept 4 (UNI) Amid worsening flood situation due to heavy rainfall in Punjab, union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan arrived in Amritsar today to assess the damage to crops and infrastructure. Upon arrival, he met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, who presented a detailed report on the flood situation in five districts — Amritsar,…
