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The MEA said Radhakrishnan will visit the Republic of Seychelles on Sunday and Monday at the invitation of the government of Seychelles. In his first foreign visit since assuming office, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Seychelles President-elect Dr Patrick Herminie on behalf of India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. The MEA said Radhakrishnan will visit the Republic of Seychelles on Sunday and Monday at the invitation of the government ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, will be on a two-day visit to Seychelles starting October 26 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Patrick Herminie, President-elect of the country, on behalf of the Government of India. During the visit, which is taking place at the invitation of the government of Seychelles, Vice President Radhakrishnan will convey India's warm felicitations to Herminie and reaffirm the close, longstanding, and time-tested ties bet ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): At the invitation of the Government of Seychelles, the Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, will visit the Republic of Seychelles from October 26-27 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Patrick Herminie, President-elect of the Republic of Seychelles, on behalf of the Government of India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement. During the visit, the Vice President will convey India's warm felicitations to Patrick Herminie ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24: Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, will be on a two-day visit to Seychelles starting October 26 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Patrick Herminie, President-elect of the country, on behalf of the Government of India. During the visit, which is taking place at the invitation of the government of Seychelles, Vice President Radhakrishnan will convey India's warm felicitations to Herminie and reaffirm the close, longstanding, and time-tested ties between the two cou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): At the invitation of the Government of Seychelles, the Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, will visit the Republic of Seychelles from October 26-27 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Patrick Herminie, President-elect of the Republic of Seychelles, on behalf of the Government of India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement. During the visit, the Vice President will convey India's warm felicitations to Patrick Herminie ...Read More >
New Delhi: New details have emerged about the intensity of Operation Sindoor, as the Central government has published in the Gazette of India the citations of Indian Armed Forces personnel who were awarded gallantry medals on Independence Day for their roles in the four-day conflict. The citation for Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, Commanding Officer of the Rafale Squadron, who was awarded the Vir Chakra, stated that his squadron was selected for strike missions over predetermined targets in ...Read More >
School Holidays for Diwali 2025 Festivals State-Wise List: It is essential to note that school holidays may vary according to individual schools, and parents should verify local custom holidays in conjunction with the school curriculum. Here's what your school calendar looks like this month. School Holidays List for Diwali 2025: The month of October 2025 brings one of the longest festive breaks for students and teachers across India, as schools across several states close for Dussehra, Diwali, ...Read More >
India and Brazil on Friday reviewed steps taken since July to strengthen ties in defence and security, energy, rare earths and critical minerals, health and pharmaceuticals. Indian and Brazilian delegations, led respectively by National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Ambassador Celso Luis Nunes Amorim, Special Advisor to the President of Brazil, met in New Delhi for the sixth India-Brazil Strategic Dialogue. The two countries have intensified diplomatic engagement in recent months. New ...Read More >
Oil India Limited (OIL) has reported a significant natural gas occurrence in its second exploratory well, Vijayapuram-2, within the Andaman Shallow Offshore Block. Preliminary testing confirmed the gas presence, marking a crucial milestone in India's exploration efforts and the first hydrocarbon find in this campaign. Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Friday, reported the occurrence of natural gas in its second exploratory well dril ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a select group of young Indians are set to journey from the digital arena of a quiz to the icy heights of Siachen--the world's highest battlefield, according to a press release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. This unique exposure visit, spearheaded by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, offers the youth a rare opportunity to experience leadership, resilience, and nation-bu ...Read More >
A pioneering group of young Indians will transition from participants in a national quiz to explorers of Siachen, the world's highest battlefield. This initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports aims to instil leadership and patriotism, fostering a deeper connection with India's armed forces. In an unprecedented initiative, a select group of young Indians is poised to transition from the digital realm of a national quiz to the icy altitudes of Siachen, recognized as the world's high ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to strengthen the overall availability of doctors in the country, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the scheme to increase 5,000 PG seats and 5,023 MBBS seats for a total outlay of Rs 15,034.50 crore. The approval of Phase III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) aims to strengthen and upgrade existing state government and central government medical colleges, standalone PG institutes, and government h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Consumers will get the benefits of reduced GST on medicines that have been manufactured and on chemist shelves before the new rates are implemented from September 22. The sweeping GST reforms unveiled on September 3, among other measures by the central government, have provided a substantial relief on health care, with taxes being either fully exempted or brought down to the lowest slab. Since then, there has been a widespread query about what will happen ...Read More >
GST 2.0 simplifies India's indirect tax regime with two core rates of 5% and 18%, plus a 40% de-merit slab. Insurance premiums become GST-exempt, renewables gain from lower costs, and consumer electronics see relief. The reform aims to boost compliance, influence spending patterns, and realign sectoral margins. India's indirect tax regime has undergone a structural shift. Announced on September 5, 2025, and scheduled to take effect from September 22, GST 2.0 rationalises the current four-tiered ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to people of Guatemala on their Independence Day. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to advance bilateral ties. Also Read | Donald Trump Announces Deal With China on TikTok, Says 'Young People Will Be Very Happy'. "Warm greetings to FM Carlos Ramiro Martinez, the Government and the people of the Guatemala on their Independence Day. Reaffirm our commitment to deepen our friendship a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to people of Guatemala on their Independence Day. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to advance bilateral ties. "Warm greetings to FM Carlos Ramiro Martinez, the Government and the people of the Guatemala on their Independence Day. Reaffirm our commitment to deepen our friendship and cooperation," Jaishankar said in a post on X. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/196741504399533698 ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Nicaragua FM Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker (Image: X@DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Nicaragua on its Independence Day. Jaishankar said India valued Nicaragua's cooperation. Also Read | US Shocker: Kentucky Man Arrested for Murdering Partner After Victim's Body Found With Gunshot Wounds, Police Recover Accused's To-Do List To Cover Up Crime. In a pos ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Nicaragua on its Independence Day. Jaishankar said India valued Nicaragua's cooperation. In a post on X, he said, "Best wishes to FM Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker, the Government and the people of Nicaragua on their National Day. Value our exemplary multilateral cooperation and development partnership." Bilateral relations between India and Nicaragua are warm and friendly. Dipl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Honduras on its Independence Day. Jaishankar said India will continue to advance the India-Honduras partnership. Also Read | US Tariff: American Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch Arriving in New Delhi to Resume Trade Talks, Govt Set to Finalise Export Promotion Mission. In a post on X, he said, "Felicitations to FM Javier Bu Soto, the Government and the people of Honduras on their Indepe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Honduras on its Independence Day. Jaishankar said India will continue to advance the India-Honduras partnership. In a post on X, he said, Felicitations to FM Javier Bu Soto, the Government and the people of Honduras on their Independence Day. Will continue efforts to advance our long-standing partnership. , the Government and the people of Honduras on their Independence Day. Will con ...Read More >
Chennai: As high as 99% of all the goods which were earlier in the 12 per cent GST bracket have now been brought down to the 5 per cent GST bracket, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Sunday. She made the remarks while addressing a joint conclave of the Trade and Industries Association, titled 'Tax Reforms for Rising Bharat' in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The sweeping GST rationalisation and reforms unveiled after the GST Council meeting on September 3, once implemented, are expected to bring ab ...Read More >
Chennai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have reduced the tax burden on people. Addressing the Joint Conclave of Trade and Industries Association - 'Tax Reforms for Rising Bharat' in Chennai, she explained that the four-tier GST structure has now been simplified to just two slabs. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Statement "Earlier, GST had four categories. Now, we have simplified it into two slabs - 5 per cent ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sept 14: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will be in Papua New Guinea on September 16 to participate in the country's 50th Independence Day celebrations. He will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the event, following an invitation extended by the Government of Papua New Guinea. During the visit, Margherita is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the country's political leadership and engage with members of the Indian diaspora and business c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Inspired by the Prime Minister's call on Independence Day to engage 1 lakh youth in politics without a political background, the National Youth Festival was reimagined as Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) with its first edition held in 2025, according to a press release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Breaking the 25-year-old tradition of the conventional National Youth Festival, it aimed to foster youth leadership by providing a ...Read More >
Port Moresby/New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will be visiting Papua New Guinea (PNG) on September 16 to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the commemorative events marking the country's 50th anniversary of Independence. During the visit, which will take place at the invitation of the Government of Papua New Guinea, MoS Margherita is expected to have bilateral meetings with the political leadership of Papua New Guinea. He will a ...Read More >
Pune: Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said that the ongoing trade tension with the United States have no impact on bilateral defence cooperation, which continues to move on schedule."There is no spillover effect from what is described as trade tension with the US. In fact, that tension is easing now. We have resumed our negotiations and hopefully, those will be successful," Singh told reporters at STRIDE 2025, a defence conclave organised by the Southern Command in Pune.He emphasi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): The All India LPG Distributors Federation has appealed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on LPG Suraksha Hoses (LPG pipes) from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. In the run up to the two-day GST Council meeting that started today, the Federation had written to the Union minister In the letter, the Federation had stressed that the LPG Suraksha Hose is not a luxury product but a mandatory safety component essential for t ...Read More >
A Think Change Forum report advocates for GST 2.0 to adopt just two slabs -- 5% and 18% -- capping the peak rate at 18% to simplify the tax system. The report, released ahead of a GST Council meeting, suggests this move would boost consumption, improve compliance, and generate higher revenues by eliminating anomalies and reducing litigation. The long-term success of Goods and Services Tax (GST) depends on moving towards a single nationwide rate, and GST 2.0 should be the first step by adopting ...Read More >
India is planning to create an impregnable strategic weapon, along the lines of Israel's Iron Dome, which will act as a shield and sword during times of conflict. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has said that the Sudarshan Chakra air defence system will be India's very own "Iron Dome" or "Golden Dome", similar to the world-class defence system used by Israel to neutralise enemy missiles and drones. In his address at Ran Samwad 2025 in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow, Gen Chauhan said that buildi ...Read More >
Bhind: It was an Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony on August 15, that started like any other in Naudha Panchayat, Bhind. As the flag unfurled, the soulful chorus of the national anthem filled the air. And then came the moment everyone had been waiting for -- the sweet distribution, which, in this case, was a laddu each. But a simple request for a second laddu from villager Kamlesh Kushwaha turned the festive mood somewhat sour. Kamlesh, felt utterly "harassed" and upset having been refuse ...Read More >
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