New Delhi, Sept 4 (UNI) India has made significant legislative strides in recognsing transgender rights, but societal acceptance of the community remains a challenge, Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairperson, NHRC, today said, calling for critical reforms to improve their welfare and inclusivity. Justice Ramasubramanian was speaking at the national conference on ‘Rights of Transgender Persons: Revamping…
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) The Supreme Court today refused to grant interim bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), despite pleas citing his poor health. A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing Shah’s appeal against a…
New Delhi, Sept 4 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today strongly criticised the Modi government’s handling of the GST, alleging that the original vision of “one nation, one tax” has been distorted into “one nation, 9 taxes”. Kharge claimed on X that multiple tax slabs have complicated the tax structure and hurt small businesses. “For…
New Delhi, Sept 4 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party today praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to the public and entrepreneurs following a comprehensive overhaul of the GST structure and said the reforms have created a Diwali-like festive spirit across the nation even before the festival itself. The BJP also slammed the Congress party for…
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today said the sweeping GST reforms will be transformational for businesses, with the nutraceuticals industry being one of the biggest beneficiaries. “The reduction in GST rates will provide a tremendous and unprecedented boost to consumption demand and businesses will gain from larger opportunities, while…
New Delhi, Sept 4 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today said it recently conducted search operations at various places in a Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA) case linked to Arvind Remedies Ltd for allegedly cheating a consortium of banks to the tune of Rs 637 crore. The action was initiated by its Chennai zone office….
New Delhi, Sept 4 (UNI) The fisheries sector has received a major push under the latest GST reforms, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making GST a truly “Good and Simple Tax” that supports every part of the economy. Under the revised structure, GST on fish oils, fish extracts, and prepared or…
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) The real estate market is buzzing with fresh optimism as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s latest rate cuts promise to make homes more affordable and projects more viable. The 56th meeting of the GST council cut the GST on cement from 28 per cent to 18 per cent….
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: Congress spokesperson Vivek Tripathi has raised serious concerns over the ongoing sewer line construction under the Amrit Yojana 2.0 in Arera Colony, alleging negligence and corruption by Tata Company, which has been awarded the contract. Tripathi stated that roads have been left dug up during the monsoon, creating large potholes and…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari launched a fierce attack on the ruling BJP government, alleging that the state’s farmers are being forced to wander from pillar to post in search of fertiliser. While the government repeatedly claims that there is no shortage, Patwari pointed out that BJP’s own MP Ganesh…
