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) 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, 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) 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,…
New Delhi, Sep 3 (UNI) The Delhi Government has decided to establish a separate engineering cadre for Public Works Department (PWD) to accelerate development-related construction works and fix accountability. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Calling it a historic step, the Chief Minister said this would prove…
New Delhi/Beijing, Sep 3 (UNI) In a display of its military might to mark 80 years since World War II ended, China today held a massive parade at the historic Tiananmen Square in Beijing showcasing its latest generation of missiles, tanks, drones and fighter jets. US President Donald Trump was quick to react to China’s…
New Delhi, Sept 3 (UNI) Hours after Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera was issued a notice by the Election Commission for allegedly holding two voter identity cards, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today targeted his spouse and fellow Congress leader, Kota Neelima, alleging that she too possesses two active Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPICs). Addressing a…
New Delhi, Sep 3 (UNI) Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong today held talks with union Health Minister and BJP chief JP Nadda and also held a meeting with Indian business leaders. The Singapore PM, who arrived yesterday on a three-day visit, said he had held wide-ranging talks with union Health Minister Nadda. “Had a wide-ranging…
