The Centre, the Manipur government and key Kuki-Zo groups have signed a ‘Suspension of Operations’ pact to end ethnic hostility in the Northeastern state. This comes amid PM Modi's Manipur tour speculation
India has rolled out its biggest GST reforms since 2017, cutting rates on essentials, farm equipment, and insurance while simplifying slabs to just five per cent and 18 per cent. A new 40 per cent rate targets luxury and sin goods. The changes aim to ease household budgets, support farmers and students, and boost spending ahead of the festive season
In case you are confused about the restructuring of GST rates, here are the frequently asked questions that address your queries.
Your food bill will see a drastic reduction, starting September 22, after India’s GST Council approved next-generation reforms to the tax structure. Now, everyday food items and kitchen staples will get cheaper. Also, for those who like dining out, there’s a reason to rejoice, as GST on restaurants has been slashed to five per cent
According to the IMD forecast for the capital, thunderstorms accompanied by rain are expected, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 24 degrees Celsius to a maximum of around 33 degrees Celsius
The GST Council has approved the centre’s proposal to streamline the indirect tax structure into a dual slab of 5 per cent and 18 per cent
The current four-tier tax structure of 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent, and 28 per cent will be replaced by a simplified two-rate system
"Glad to state that @GST_Council, comprising the Union and the States, has collectively agreed to the proposals submitted by the Union Government on GST rate cuts & reforms, which will benefit the common man, farmers, MSMEs, middle-class, women and youth," said PM Modi in a post on X
The GST Council on Wednesday approved a two-tier rate structure of 5 and 18 per cent, which will be implemented from September 22
The Immigration and Foreigners Order, 2025 offers relief to migrants entering India to escape religious persecution in neighbouring countries, extending cutoff year from 2014 to 2024
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has floated a new plan that directly ties the User Development Fee (UDF) collected from flyers to the quality of service at major airports in India. In simple terms, airports will be rewarded for maintaining high standards, but the opposite might lead to penalties
"I do hope that things will get back on track soon and we will conclude a bilateral trade agreement by the fall, November or so, as was discussed by our two leaders in February," said Goyal at the Annual Global Investor Conference 2025 in Mumbai
Punjab AAP leader Harmeet Pathanmajra, who was arrested in a rape case, managed to escape from police custody after a violent clash. The Sanour MLA was being taken to the local police station when he and his aides opened fire on the cops and allegedly ran over a policeman before fleeing. A manhunt has been launched to catch him. Here's what happened
Amid ongoing trade and tariff discussions with the US, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India’s trade negotiations are guided by principles of fairness, substance, and mutual benefit rather than being dictated by deadlines
Investor Mark Mobius said India remains the top emerging market and will continue to outpace China’s growth, citing strong domestic demand, reforms, and entrepreneurial resilience despite US tariffs and global volatility.
Trump's punitive 50 per cent tariffs went into effect last week, taking India-US ties into murky waters as the president slammed New Delhi for buying Russian oil, which the administration claims is "funding the war" in Ukraine
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), on Monday announced that the platform recorded a new high of 20 billion transactions in August 2025, up from 19.47 billion in July
India is reducing US Treasury holdings and adding gold to diversify reserves and lessen reliance on the dollar
India's manufacturing activity reached a 17-year high in August, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).
The timing of the US embassy’s tweet coinciding with the SCO summit highlighted Washington’s commitment to India-US ties
White House adviser Peter Navarro has betrayed his complete lack of understanding of Indian socio-economic structure while showing his frustrations over New Delhi's pushback to Donald Trump's tariff antics
India can offset the impact of US tariffs through rising domestic demand, alternative export markets and long-term business strategies, says PM Modi’s economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran
PM Modi highlighted the country’s first Khelo India Water Sports Festival held at Dal Lake in Srinagar, and praised the ‘Pratibha Setu’ portal for giving thousands of UPSC aspirants a second chance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin and invited him to attend the Brics Summit that India will host in 2026, marking a step forward in bilateral ties
India’s passport has climbed to 76th place in the Henley Passport Index 2025 granting Indian citizens visa-free access to 58 countries
India exported agricultural products worth USD 413 million to the Philippines in 2024, accounting for about 2 per cent of the Philippines' total agricultural imports.
The Indian Army has carried out a major exercise in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kameng region to test its combat readiness in high-altitude, harsh conditions while showcasing the use of emerging technologies like drones, precision weaponry, and multi-domain operations, a defence spokesperson said.
India is set to launch 16 biomanufacturing hubs under its BioE3 policy to reduce import dependence and boost domestic production of key medicines, biofuels, and biofertilizers.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated the country's largest aero engine test bed, manufactured by Raphe mPhibr Pvt Ltd, to the nation in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Saturday. On this occasion, he described the achievement of the institute's founders, Vishal Mishra and Vivek Mishra, as a symbol of India's "new technological revolution".
PM Narendra Modi’s two-day Japan visit has been ‘productive’ and ‘purposeful’. The two nations have signed multiple agreements, including ones on defence cooperation, AI and digital partnerships, Chandrayaan-5 collaboration, and human resource exchanges. The visit assumes more significance as it comes amid New Delhi’s fraught relations with Washington over Trump’s trade war