NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed GST 2.0 as a double dose of support and growth for the nation and asserted that the series of next-generation reforms to make India self-reliant will not stop. In an interaction with the winners of the National Teachers Awards, Modi said he had promised “double dhamaka”… Continue reading GST 2.0 double dose for growth; next generation reforms will not stop: PM Modi
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In 2021, over a billion people were affected by mental health conditions: WHO
NEW DELHI: More than a billion people around the world — around one in every seven — were living with mental health conditions in 2021, with anxiety and depressive disorders accounting for over two-thirds of all cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. The disorders exact immense human and economic tolls, the United Nations’ health… Continue reading In 2021, over a billion people were affected by mental health conditions: WHO
GST Bonanza: Tax rates slashed from roti/paratha to TVs as GST Council approves overhaul of rates
NEW DELHI: Common use items from roti/paratha to hair oil, ice creams and TVs will cost less, while tax incidence on personal health and life insurance will be brought down to nil after the all-powerful GST Council on Wednesday approved a complete overhaul of the tangled Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The GST Council… Continue reading GST Bonanza: Tax rates slashed from roti/paratha to TVs as GST Council approves overhaul of rates
FDCI presents ‘Legacy of Craft’ celebrating craftsmanship and culture
NEW DELHI: The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) celebrated “craftsmanship and culture” by presenting “Legacy of Craft” at The Kunj, New Delhi’s newly inaugurated cultural destination dedicated to celebrating India’s artisanal heritage. Designers such as Divyam Mehta, Payal Jain, Samant Chauhan, Suket Dhir, and Upavita, presented their work with “Indian craft legacies into contemporary… Continue reading FDCI presents ‘Legacy of Craft’ celebrating craftsmanship and culture
Grand Swiss gives me an opportunity to prove myself in different format: Gukesh
SAMARKAND (UZBEKISTAN): D Gukesh didn’t need to take part in the FIDE Grand Swiss Chess tournament as the reigning World Champion but the Indian Grandmaster didn’t want to let go of an opportunity to prove himself in a different format. The Grand Swiss offers two qualifying spots for the Candidates Tournament, the winner of which… Continue reading Grand Swiss gives me an opportunity to prove myself in different format: Gukesh
Nepal lawmakers urge PM Oli to clarify alleged support for China’s Global Security Initiative
KATHMANDU: Nepalese lawmakers on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli over China’s claim that Nepal has expressed support for its Global Security Initiative (GSI), amid growing political concerns over Kathmandu’s commitment to a non-aligned foreign policy. Raising the issue in the House of Representatives, CPN-Unified Socialist parliamentarian Prakash Jwala asserted, “Nepal… Continue reading Nepal lawmakers urge PM Oli to clarify alleged support for China’s Global Security Initiative
2nd baby dies after rat bite at Indore hospital; doctors claim blood infection as cause of death
INDORE: (Sep 4) A second newborn girl, bitten by a rat at the government-run Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital (MYH) here, has died, with the administration claiming the cause of death as blood infection and not the rat bite. The baby died on Wednesday following which the body was handed over to the family without post-mortem as… Continue reading 2nd baby dies after rat bite at Indore hospital; doctors claim blood infection as cause of death
Study estimates 14 pc of adults aged 45, above have obstructive lung disease
NEW DELHI: Over 14 per cent of those aged 45 and above in India could be affected by obstructive lung disease, reveals an analysis by an international team of researchers, including those from Mumbai’s International Institute for Population Sciences. Over 31,000 adults were administered spirometry — commonly used to test how well one’s lungs work… Continue reading Study estimates 14 pc of adults aged 45, above have obstructive lung disease
Chhattisgarh CM Sai hails launch of India’s first semiconductor chip
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday hailed the launch of India’s first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, ‘Vikram’, at a conclave in New Delhi, calling it a milestone in the nation’s journey towards technological self-reliance. The achievement is a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership and the resolve of establishing an ‘Atmanirbhar… Continue reading Chhattisgarh CM Sai hails launch of India’s first semiconductor chip
Director Vivek Agnihotri urges Mamata to ensure smooth release of ‘The Bengal Files’ in theatres
KOLKATA: Vivek Agnihotri, director of the controversial Hindi film ‘The Bengal Files’, on Tuesday appealed to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to facilitate a smooth release of the movie, alleging that Trinamool Congress workers are threatening theatre owners not to screen it. The movie on the direct action day and the 1946 Kolkata riots… Continue reading Director Vivek Agnihotri urges Mamata to ensure smooth release of ‘The Bengal Files’ in theatres