New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) In a renewed push for a comprehensive tax reform, the Congress today reiterated its demand for a complete overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, calling for a “radically transformed GST 2.0.” Congress has also demanded that the Union government release an official discussion paper on the subject…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to the nation on Janmashtami. In a post on social media platform X, Modi said “Heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. May this sacred festival of faith, joy, and enthusiasm bring new energy and renewed spirit into…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of his death anniversary. In his post on social media platform X, Modi recalled Vajpayee’s contributions to the nation and lauded his vision for a self-reliant India. The Prime…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today supported US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a trilateral meeting for peace in Ukraine and said it is important that European leaders are also involved in the peace process. Zelenskyy who was informed by President Trump about the Alaska Summit said on X that key…
Algiers, Aug 16 (UNI) At least 18 people were killed and nine injured on Friday when a passenger bus veered off a bridge and plunged into a streambed in El Harrach, east of Algiers, Algeria’s Civil Protection agency said. The accident occurred at around 5:45 p.m. (1645 GMT), the agency said. Two of the injured…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) The high-stakes talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska for peace in Ukraine ended without any agreement after nearly three hours of brain-storming discussions. The two leaders addressed a press conference after their talks but did not take any questions. The two leaders shook…
Imphal, Aug 16 (UNI) In a major drug bust, Manipur Police and CRPF jointly arrested two individuals, Jenarul Mia from Maldah District, West Bengal, and Deba Das from Karbi Anglong District, Assam, and seized more than two kilograms (2.066 kgs) of suspected heroin powder yesterday. Meanwhile, security forces arrested a militant yesterday in Soibam Leikai,…
Gaza, Aug 16 (UNI) At least 46 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Friday, the Civil Defence said. Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for the Civil Defence Authority, told Xinhua seven people were killed in an airstrike that targeted a tent housing displaced persons in the Al-Rimal neighborhood in western Gaza…
Anchorage (United States), Aug 16 (UNI) Following his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, US President Donald Trump said Friday that it is up to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to strike a ceasefire deal. There would soon be a meeting involving Zelensky, Putin and himself, Trump said in an interview with Fox…
Sabarimala, Aug 16 (UNI) The world-famous Lord Ayyappa temple here will open this evening for the five-day pujas of the Malayalam month of Chingam (August 17–21), coinciding with the Onam festival in Kerala. The sanctum sanctorum will be opened in the presence of Thantri Kandararu Mahesh Mohanaru, with Melshanthi Arun Kumar Namboothiri lighting the sacred…
