Bengaluru, Aug 28 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Basavaraj Bommai today praised union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for spearheading the next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, calling them a “major milestone” in India’s economic development and a catalyst for broad-based growth. In a letter to the Finance Minister, Bommai highlighted…
New Delhi, Aug 28 (UNI) The Central government today extended the exemption of import duty on cotton until December 31, 2025, in a move aimed at ensuring adequate availability for the domestic textile sector and supporting exporters. The duty-free window, which began on August 19, 2025, was initially set to end on September 30, 2025….
New Delhi, Aug 28 (UNI) The Supreme Court today granted interim protection from arrest for four weeks to journalist Abhisar Sharma in connection with a case registered by the Assam Police over a YouTube video criticising the State government. A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, however, refused to entertain Sharma’s…
New Delhi, Aug 28 (UNI) The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the world’s largest financial inclusion programme, has completed 11 years, marking what the government described as a “transformative impact” on India’s financial landscape. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, 2014, PMJDY has opened over 56.16 crore bank accounts, with deposits…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva today dubbed the press conference held by AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj, following ED searches against him, as “pure drama”. Sachdeva said it is a long-standing tactic of the AAP and its leaders to resort to theatrics whenever an investigating agency questions them over their…
Thousands participate in festivities as markets flourish across the city Bhopal: The city is alive with festivity as the people celebrate Ganeshotsav, with the installation of Shri Ganesh idols at approximately 4,000 locations, including around 250 grand tableaux. Devotees have also brought Ganeshji’s idols into their homes, marking the beginning of the nine-day festival. On…
Bhopal — Madhya Pradesh is on high alert as the active monsoon system is forecast to bring heavy rainfall to several districts over the next 24 hours. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for the divisions of Hoshangabad, Jabalpur, Sagar, Rewa, and Shahdol, while light to moderate showers are expected in…
By Kanhaiya Lodhi Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Assembly’s monsoon session may have concluded, but a curious question from BJP MLA Dinesh Rai Munmun has left the government scrambling. The legislator’s query, rooted in 1917—before India’s independence and the state’s formation—has sparked both intrigue and confusion. A question from history Munmun, addressing the General Administration Department…
Bhopal: A disturbing incident has rocked the city after a 12th-grade student was allegedly gang-raped at a hotel in the Kolar area. The crime only came to light when the victim was found to be pregnant, revealing a shocking cover-up attempt by local police. The authorities are being criticized for their handling of the case…
Bhopal: In a commendable effort to address lost mobile phone cases, the Kamla Nagar Police have successfully recovered 45 mobile phones valued at Rs 8.5 lakh through their dedicated portal. Social activist Sushil Kumar Jain announced that police station in-charge Nirupa Pandey reported that people who had lost their mobile devices at various locations submitted…
