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…
NEW DELHI: Countering the allegations of “backdoor appointment” of Unnat P Pandit as the controller general of patents, designs and trademarks (CGPDTM), who was not allegedly qualified for the post, the Centre told Supreme Court the reason for not following the standard recruitment protocol of issuing an advertisement for the post was due to national…
India fell to third place among buyers of Russian fossil fuels in December 2025 after sharp cuts in crude oil imports by Reliance Industries and state-owned refiners, a European think tank said on Tuesday.According to data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), India’s total imports of Russian hydrocarbons stood at…
After his wedding with Smriti Mandhana was called off, Palash Muchhal has been in the news as a Sangli based actor, producer Vidnyan Mane alleged that the music composer, singer cheated him of Rs 40 lakh. Mane recently also accused him of cheating on Smriti. Now after Vidnyan’s allegations, Palash has announced that he’s filed…
NEW DELHI: Amid fears of a shortage in crude supplies, govt is looking to nudge refiners to divert more auto fuel and LPG to the domestic market by cutting on exports and also increase cooking gas production so that there is no disruption in local supplies.While govt and oil companies insisted there’s no shortage, refiners…
Despite being India’s official selection for the 98th Academy Awards, ‘Homebound’ did not secure a nomination. Following the Oscar snub, lead actor Ishaan Khatter shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, expressing his deep affection and gratitude for the film. He lauded director Neeraj Ghaywan and the entire team, emphasizing the movie’s profound impact and hopeful…
If you are planning for your retirement, the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) are two of India’s most trusted options.The two schemes, EPF and EPS, governed by the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, make retirement planning simpler for salaried workers in India.EPF provides a safer and disciplined route…
NEW DELHI: India has not invited Pakistan and China to a conclave for Army chiefs of UN troop contributing nations here this month, even as officials reiterated New Delhi’s policy of not deploying military personnel to foreign conflict zones, including ones like Ukraine and Gaza, unless explicitly mandated by the UNSC and conducted under the…
NEW DELHI: With nine of the 12 states covered in Phase 2 of special intensive revision (SIR) having published their final electoral roll – including six on Saturday – their combined electorate is down 7.9% to 19.7 crore, as compared to 21.4 crore at the time of announcement of SIR exercise on October 27, 2025.Over…
The Government of India on Saturday announced that veteran actor, director, and producer Mohanlal will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting made the announcement on Saturday evening, noting that the decision was made on the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee. The veteran actor is being…
