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The restructuring of India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) has poised the organised apparel retail sector for a robust revenue growth of 13-14% this fiscal year, marking a steady trend for the second consecutive year, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. A crucial factor in this growth is the shift to a uniform 5% GST on garments priced below Rs 2,500, replacing a dual structure of 5% below Rs 1,000 and 12% up to Rs 2,500. This move is anticipated to significantly boost demand in the mid-prem ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) Mumbai's iconic single-screen theatre, Maratha Mandir, has remained the permanent home of "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" for 30 years and it will continue to do so as long as audiences keep coming, says the theatre's executive director Manoj Desai. Opened in 1952, the 1,107-seater cinema has screened numerous iconic films, including "Mughal-E-Azam" and "Pakeezah". Yet it is the Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" that has cemented its place in history ...Read More >
Kolkata: Dhanteras gold buying surpassed the expectations of city jewellers as sales till early Saturday evening were higher than last year's. Since Dhanteras will continue beyond Sunday morning, jewellers expected sales to increase by 15%-25% this year.Bablu Dey, president of the Swarnashilpo Bachao Forum, was happy with the turnout since morning. "We were apprehending a lower turnout given the steep price of gold. High prices have always proved to be a dampener, but it seems that buyers have n ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched several welfare schemes for the benefit of the people, and one such initiative making a significant impact... Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched several welfare schemes for the benefit of the people, and one such initiative making a significant impact in Gujarat is the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Many residents of Surendranagar district are availing free healthcare services under this scheme. Under the PMJAY, th ...Read More >
Inside Virat Kohli's Million-Dollar Car Collection: From Bentley Continental To Audi R8 V10 Plus - Check In Pics For many, the ultimate dream is to see their parents live the life they once only imagined. Amit Kashyap, a tech professional from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, has turned that dream into reality. Now settled in Texas, he not only bought a house and a BMW for his parents but is also taking them on a tour across the United States. Kashyap recently shared a video on Instagram showing his pa ...Read More >
India has firmly responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him New Delhi would stop buying oil from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated on Thursday that India's energy imports are driven solely by the goal of protecting the interests of Indian consumers amid global energy volatility. Earlier, President Trump said he was "not happy" about India's continued oil purchases from Russia and claimed that PM Modi had assured ...Read More >
An SBI research report indicates that the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) is driving a significant shift in digital payment behavior. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) is not only fulfilling the dream of home ownership for millions of urban poor and middle-class families but is also driving a remarkable transformation in digital payment behaviour, noted a research report from the State Bank of India (SBI). Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source The sc ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharath Rashtra Samithi Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday slammed the Telangana government over the RTC bus fare hike, stating that they do not know how to function the administration but to "run a circus". Speaking to the media, KTR claimed that the BRS leaders were arrested across the state. "This government doesn't know how to run a government. They only know how to run a circus. They put me under house arrest in the morning and let me go later. Now they have deployed poli ...Read More >
India's office leasing market achieved a record performance in the first nine months of 2025, with the absorption hitting 59.6 million square feet, a report said on Monday. Technology companies held the highest share in office leasing between January and September, said the report from real estate consultancy CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. "As occupiers seek future-ready spaces, sustained preference for flight-to-quality assets continues to anchor this momentum. The sustained leasing in premium ass ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 6 (ANI): BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the decision of the Telangana Chief Minister Revnath Reddy-led government to increase the city bus fare in Hyderabad by ₹10, calling it a "cruel conspiracy" to exploit poor and middle-class commuters. The new fares, which came into effect on October 6, will add an extra burden of at least ₹500 per month on regular commuters. KTR criticised the decision, stating that the increased fare comes at a time wh ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian coffee is sustainable as it is grown in conjunction with forests, and its exports have doubled in recent years, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on International Coffee Day on Wednesday. Inaugurating the coffee experience zone and expo organised by the Coffee Board on the occasion, Agrawal, who took charge as Commerce Secretary on Wednesday, emphasised the need for greater diversification in the area of coffee cultivation. "With a fast-rising midd ...Read More >
World Food India 2025, held in New Delhi, concluded successfully, reinforcing India's growing prominence in the global food processing sector. The event attracted significant investments, international collaborations, and industry participation, reflecting India's strategic position as a reliable global partner in agri-food value chains and sustainable practices. The landmark event World Food India 2025 concluded in New Delhi, solidifying India's position as a pivotal player in the global food ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Union Minister for Civil Aviation, K Ram Mohan Naidu, said on Monday that India's aviation sector has witnessed revolutionary growth over the past decade. Highlighting the impact of strong Central government decisions and connectivity initiatives reaching remote towns, he noted that the country now has 160 operational airports, up from just 74 ten years ago. As a result, even smaller towns now enjoy flight services, making air travel more accessible and affordable for the common man ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Café at Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram), aimed at providing passengers with affordable snacks and drinking water. Member of Parliament Kesineni Sivanath alias Chinni and Civil Aviation Board directors also took part in the programme. Following the inauguration, the minister and the MP unveiled the café's menu card and personally served tea and samosas to passengers. They also planted sapling ...Read More >
Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, today visited various business establishments in Charkhi Dadri city to discuss the new GST rates with traders. He also interacted with customers and congratulated them on the reduction in prices due to the revised GST rates. Earlier, while interacting with the media, Sh. Panwar said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, a historic decision has been taken to reduce GST rates. This move will primarily be ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday claimed that US President Trump has dealt a blow to Indian pharmaceutical companies by imposing a 100 per cent tariff on medicines, saying that it will devastate the Indian pharmaceutical industry and affect healthcare for the poor and middle class. "Trump, who is acting as if he is taking revenge on Indian business and industry, wants to destroy India's economy. He certainly wants to dent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stated ambition to ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 28 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami interacted with shopkeepers and the traders in Garhi Cantt Market, Dehradun, on Sunday, as part of a public awareness campaign to promote the adoption of indigenous products and spread information about the new GST rates. During the visit, the Chief Minister sought suggestions and feedback from the public regarding the new GST slabs and encouraged them to inform others about the reduced GST rates. ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A close to 29% jump in equity investments has pushed up the average wealth of households, measured in terms of gross financial assets, by 14.5% in 2024, which though on an annualized basis is up only 20 bps from 14.3% in the previous year, even as the household debt ratio climbed to 41, up 8 percentage points over the last decade, and does wealth inequalities, according to a report. It can be noted that over the past two decades, the real per capita financial assets of households have s ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Congress party of undermining the benefits of GST rate cuts by imposing new state-level taxes in states it governs.Citing Himachal Pradesh as an example, he highlighted the introduction of a state tax on cement that offset central relief measures. Modi also cautioned the public to remain vigilant against Congress and its allies.Addressing a Yuva Samabesh in Jharsuguda after inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development ...Read More >
Manmohan Singh was an eminent economist and served as Reserve Bank of India Governor from 1982 to 1985. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his 93rd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to the nation during his years in public life. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Tributes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. We recall his contributions to our nation during his long years in public life." ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Congress leaders on Friday paid homage to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary and recalled his contribution to the country in various roles. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Tributes to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. We recall his contributions to our nation during his long years in public life." Singh headed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government between 2004 and 2014. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Top Congress leaders and the party on Friday paid glowing tributes to former Prime Minister, late Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his long years of service and contributions to the nation's progress as the "gentle architect of India's economic transformation." Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi paid tributes to the departed leader on his X handle and posted a picture of the late leader. "My respectful tri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary. They remembered him as a man of humility and wisdom, and for his historic contribution to building a strong economy. In a post on X, Kharge said they remember the contribution of Singh in nation-building. He was a gentle architect of India's economic transformation. "A man of humility and wisdom, he carried hi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his 93rd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to the nation during his years in public life. In a post on X, Modi wrote, "Tributes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. We recall his contributions to our nation during his long years in public life." Born on September 26, 1932, Manmohan Singh was an eminent economist and served as ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister, late Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his long years of service and contributions to the nation. The Congress, too, paid tributes to its departed leader. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: "Tributes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. We recall his contributions to our nation during his long years in public life." The former Prime Minister ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his 93rd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to the nation during his years in public life. Tributes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. We recall his contributions to our nation during his long years in public life. In a post on X, Modi wrote, Tributes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. We recall his ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday paid homage to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his 93rd birth anniversary, calling him a man of humility and wisdom who carried himself with "quiet dignity". In a post on social media X, Kharge called Singh a "gentle architect of India's economic transformation", stating that he let his actions speak louder than words, and his vision of economic reforms had not just opened doors for opportunity for the country but also created a thr ...Read More >
Addressing the inauguration event of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, the Prime Minister said the structural reforms in GST are set to give new wings to India's growth story Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his government's next-generation goods and service tax (GST) reforms have drastically reduced the tax burden on the poor as well as the middle class. Addressing the inauguration event of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The managements of private higher education colleges in Telangana called off their indefinite strike on Monday after the talks between the Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education Institutions (FATHI) and the state government ended on fruitful note. The colleges will reopen on Tuesday. Briefing the media after a four-hour long meeting between the government and the association representatives, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that Rs 600 crore d ...Read More >
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