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Modi Unveils GST 2.0 as ‘Savings Festival’, Promises ₹2.5 Lakh Crore Boost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that Indians will collectively save around ₹2.5 lakh crore due to the rollout of GST 2.0 and recent income tax changes....

EU Seeks Stronger Ties with India Despite Strains Over Russia

The European Union has outlined a new strategy to deepen ties with India, even as sharp differences persist...

Russia Defends India’s Military Drills with Belarus, Rejects EU Criticism

Russia has strongly backed India’s participation in the ongoing Zapad military exercises with Belarus, dismissing Western criticism as...

PM Modi Cites Operation Sindoor, Slams Pakistan on Birthday Address

On his birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message on national security while addressing a rally...

New Zealand Tightens Police Certificate Rules for Indian Visa Applicants from December 2025

From 1 December 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will only accept police clearance certificates (PCC) issued by the...

Lower GST Rates to Benefit Consumers, Says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has assured that the benefits of reduced GST rates will be directly passed on to consumers, with industry leaders...

GST Council Approves Two-Slab Structure; Common Goods to Get Cheaper from September 22

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 56th meeting, approved a major restructuring of the tax system by reducing it to primarily...

Xi and Modi Call for Partnership to Strengthen Sino-Indian Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Tianjin on Sunday, underscoring the need for the two nations to act...

Government Extends Duty-Free Cotton Imports Till December 31 to Support Exporters

The Central government has extended the duty-free import of cotton until December 31, 2025, in an effort to support textile exporters who are facing...

Japan to Double Investment Target During PM Modi’s Visit

Japan is set to double its investment commitment for India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on August 29–30, with new agreements spanning defence,...

‘If You Want Peace, Prepare for War’: CDS Anil Chauhan’s Firm Message on Defence Preparedness

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan delivered a strong message on India’s defence stance during the ‘Ran Samvad’ conclave at the Army...