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GST 2.0 kicks in: How much money will Indian households save?
It is the first day of Navratri (September 22), and new GST tax rates have come into effect. PM Modi says this will result in a ‘GST Savings Festival’. From medicines to food items and more, here’s how Indians will have an increase in household savings

Next-generation reforms and simplified GST key to India’s development, says PM Modi: Full speech
In his address to the nation, PM Modi highlighted next generation GST reforms, Swadeshi promotion, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, promising tax relief, savings for citizens and a boost to MSMEs and domestic manufacturing.

PM Modi urges citizens to embrace swadeshi, says self-reliance will strengthen India’s economy
In his address to the nation, PM Modi recalled how swadeshi had played a pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle and said the same philosophy could now drive the country’s economic growth.

India secures 15-year deep-sea mining exploration rights from International Seabed Authority
India has signed a 15 year contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean, Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday.

Amit Shah says no Indian PM achieved as many feats in a decade as PM Modi
In an exclusive conversation with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that no Indian Prime Minister has managed 'as many feats for the country as Narendra Modi ji in a decade'

Union Minister Amit Shah presented Network18's coffee table book capturing PM Modi's life
The book was given after Shah sat down with Rahul Joshi for an exclusive interview that covered a wide range of topics. The conversation came just days after PM Modi marked his 75th birthday this week

'Modi is the most popular leader in the world': Amit Shah hails PM's leadership, reforms & more | Full text
In an exclusive conversation with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

Goyal likely to visit Washington in next few days for trade talks: Report
The expected visit follows a full day of discussions in New Delhi between US Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch and Indian negotiator Rajesh Agrawal on the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement

India’s Covid-19 response was best in the world under PM Modi’s leadership: Amit Shah
"I think the harshest situation faced by the world and in which India was the most successful of all was the Covid-19 pandemic. India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi handled the crisis the best of all countries,” said Shah

'Kashmir belongs to India': Amit Shah on PM Modi's 'big message' to world with Article 370 abrogation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'big message' with the abrogation of Article 370 was that 'Kashmir belongs to India'.

Operation Sindoor, Mahadev show Modi govt’s zero tolerance on terror: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev stand as clear demonstrations of the Modi government’s uncompromising stance against terrorism.

PM Modi turned 'garibi hatao' into reality, lifted 25 crore out of poverty, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that although former prime minister Indira Gandhi gave the slogan 'Garibi Hatao,' it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turned that promise into reality through concrete action on the ground

'Public will punish them in elections': Amit Shah on Opposition's personal attacks on PM Modi
In an exclusive interview with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that public will punish the Opposition in elections for personal attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Amit Shah hails GST 2.0 as one of India’s greatest economic reforms, says it boosted revenue and trust
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in an exclusive chat with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, said the GST 2.0 reforms will be remembered as one of the greatest in the history of the country.

2 Assam Rifles soldiers killed in attack in Manipur
Two soldiers of Assam Rifles have been killed in an attack in Manipur, according to the Office of Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.

‘Keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities’: India’s response to Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
India on Friday reaffirmed its strong and growing strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia in response to the recent defence agreement between Riyadh and Islamabad, saying it expects the relationship to reflect "mutual interests and sensitivities"

India-US talks 'positive' for ‘early conclusion’ of BTA: MEA on Delhi-DC trade negotiations
India on Thursday described the ongoing India-US trade negotiations as “positive” and “forward-looking,” saying that both countries are working toward the early conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement

'We stopped attack on Pakistan because…’: Air Force chief on why India accepted ceasefire offer
“We were clear, our objective was to hit terrorist camps. We achieved that. Continuing the war could have affected us financially,” said Air Force chief Amar Preet Singh

How Shankar, the lonely African elephant in Delhi zoo, met a tragic end
Shankar, Delhi Zoo’s only African elephant, breathed his last on Wednesday. The 30-year-old tusker had been living in solitary confinement for the last 13 years. Multiple efforts, including one reaching the Supreme Court, were seen to free the giant of misery. Now, his death has raised questions

Apple's iPhone 17 series sale starts today: How much of it is ‘made in India’?
Apple's latest iPhone 17 series, with four new models, has officially gone on sale. Long queues were seen outside stores in India. This year, Indian Apple fans have a bigger reason to cheer, as all the latest iPhones, including the high-end Pro models, are assembled in the country

71-year-old US woman, who came to marry in India, burned to death: What we know
Rupinder Kaur Pandher, a 71-year-old American citizen, was brutally murdered in Punjab after being betrayed by Charanjit Singh Grewal, a UK-based NRI she met online and had hopes to marry. The 75-year-old man conspired with his old acquaintance to plot the heinous crime. What led to the killing?

PM Modi thanks EU chief for birthday wishes, hails launch of 'New Strategic EU-India Agenda'
“Always a pleasure to speak to President Ursula von der Leyen. Thank you for your warm birthday greetings. Delighted to know about the 'New Strategic EU-India Agenda' adopted today,” PM Modi said in a post on X

‘Not afraid of nuke threats, new India enters the house and kills’: PM Modi’s full speech on his birthday
On his 75th birthday, PM Modi delivered a powerful message from Madhya Pradesh's Dhar, declaring India’s unwavering resolve against terrorism and nuclear threats while launching major national welfare initiatives. Here's the text of PM Modi's full speech:

'Little intent to fix them': How potholes have led the Blackbuck CEO to shut office in Bengaluru
Rajesh Yabaji, CEO of logistics unicorn BlackBuck, has decided to shut his company’s office on the city’s Outer Ring Road (ORR), saying the long commute made it 'very hard to continue' there. He said the roads in the IT hub were full of potholes and dust, adding he doesn't see the situation improving any time soon

Maoists seek peace: Who is Abhay, the man behind the ceasefire offer?
In a letter signed by Abhay, the nom de guerre of top Maoist leader Mallojula Venugal Rao, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) has offered to give up armed insurgency and sought peace talks with the government. He is a member of the CPI (M) Politburo, the top body that runs the organisation.

‘Think Swadeshi whenever you shop’: On birthday, PM Modi’s pitch to boost Indian economy
On his 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to think of swadeshi (domestically made) goods whenever they would go shopping to boost the Indian economy.

‘No food, no toilet’: How a group of 56 Indian tourists faced ‘inhuman treatment’ at Georgia border
An Indian tourist, Dhruvee Patel, alleged that a group of 56 desis was subjected to humiliation and long hours of detention at Georgia's Sadakhlo border despite having valid e-visas and documents. She further said that the officials even took videos of them as if they were 'criminals'

The uglier side of traffic jams: Your dream job may become a burden, Mumbai’s BKC has a story to tell
Bandra-Kurla Complex may be Mumbai’s corporate crown jewel, but for thousands of professionals, the daily traffic nightmare makes even the most glamorous jobs feel like a burden

‘Transforming India into global superpower’: Mukesh Ambani wishes PM Modi on his 75th birthday
In a special video message addressed to PM Modi, Ambani said, "Today is a festive day for 1.45 billion Indians. It is the 75th birthday of our most respected and beloved Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Bhai Modi ji"

Maoists offer giving up armed insurgency, seek ceasefire & peace talks with Centre
In a statement, the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) has offered a ceasefire and sought peace talks with the government. The CPI (M) has said it has decided to give up armed insurgency and adopt mainstream politics.