NEW DELHI: The ruling NDA’s five-hour Bihar bandh, called to protest the alleged abuse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother during Congress’ recently concluded ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra,’ drew a mixed response on Thursday.In Patna, traffic was thin, some private schools declared a holiday, and shopkeepers were divided – while some closed their shutters, others kept…
India’s sweeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation, approved on Wednesday, is being hailed by business leaders as a major step to spur consumption, lift growth, and soften the impact of “lopsided” tariff regimes from the United States.The GST Council decided to compress the current rate structure into two slabs of 5% and 18%. The…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ruturaj Gaikwad on Thursday reflected on how he used his near five-month injury-enforced layoff to work on his red-ball game, though the India batter admitted he still has “a long way to go” in the traditional format despite starting the season strongly.Gaikwad injured his elbow in early April…
Back in 2018, actor Nivin Pauly addressed the perceived rivalry between himself, Dulquer Salmaan, and Fahadh Faasil. The three actors, who represent the new age of Malayalam cinema, were already showcasing their versatility beyond the Malayalam industry, acting in both Tamil and Hindi films. Fans often speculated about competition among them, but Nivin was clear…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a joint telephone conversation with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, where the leaders reviewed progress in bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global issues. The discussions covered key areas such as trade,…
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday announced the most extensive revamp of the indirect tax system since its rollout in 2017.The reform introduces a simplified two-slab structure of 5% and 18%, alongside a new 40% slab for luxury and sin goods.The new rates, except for…
Emergency services attend the scene of a road traffic accident on Water Street after a car reportedly collided with pedestrians, as crowds gathered to attend the Liverpool Trophy Parade on May 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Getty Images) Paul Doyle, the man accused of driving into crowds during Liverpool FC’s title celebrations in…
This actress worked in movies; however, she received immense fame after starring in one of the most favorite TV shows in India. The actress immortalized her role in the show and made it irreplaceable with her acting prowess. Her journey from Bollywood appearances to becoming a household name gets discussed often on social media.However, she…
Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: The West Bengal Assembly on Thursday witnessed uproar as MLAs of the ruling TMC and opposition BJP raised slogans, disrupting a discussion on a government resolution concerning alleged atrocities against Bengali migrants. The disruption began when chief minister Mamata Banerjee was about to speak on the resolution. BJP legislators…
The government’s announcement of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation under GST 2.0 signals a major change in India’s economic approach, moving from capex-led spending to a consumption-driven model, according to a report by Axis Securities.“The government has now shifted gears from capex-oriented spending to consumption-led spending,” the brokerage said, adding that the February 2025…
