Congress' post on Bihar and Bidis sparks row, NDA leaders hit back

Congress' post on Bihar and Bidis sparks row, NDA leaders hit back

Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary condemned the remark, saying, "They have first insulted the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and now they are insulting the entire Bihar. This is the real character of Congress, which has been exposed before the nation." Sep 5, 2025
Oppn slams Centre over GST reforms, says move will not benefit people

Oppn slams Centre over GST reforms, says move will not benefit people

Under the new structure, only two primary slabs will remain -- 5 per cent and 18 per cent -- along with a higher 40 per cent rate for sin goods. Officials said the revised structure will leave more disposable income in the hands of the common man, which the government expects will cycle back into the economy and spur growth. Sep 4, 2025
Number of Jan Dhan accounts crosses 55 crore, FM Sitharaman tells banks to reach out more

Explained: How GST rate rejig is going to boost businesses, empower common man

"Food preparations not elsewhere specified will attract a GST rate of 5 per cent. Bread was already exempt, while pizza bread, roti, porotta, paratha, etc., attracted different rates. All Indian breads, by whatever name called, have been exempted even though only a few goods have been mentioned by way of illustrative example," the ministry said. Sep 4, 2025
Patna on high alert ahead of conclusion of INDIA Bloc's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' today

Patna on high alert ahead of conclusion of INDIA Bloc's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra'

From the early hours of Monday, the city has seen a ban on the movement of autos, e-rickshaws, and private vehicles around the iconic Gandhi Maidan. This area, a focal point for the Yatra, has witnessed vehicles from various localities such as Kurji, Ekta Bhawan, Ramgulam Chowk, Chhajjubaag, and Machhua Toli being redirected to prevent congestion. Sep 1, 2025
SCO nations back open, fair, multilateral trading system amid US tariff turmoil

SCO nations back open, fair, multilateral trading system amid US tariff turmoil

"Member States oppose unilateral coercive measures, including those of an economic nature, that contravene the UN Charter and other norms of international law, the rules and principles of the World Trade Organisation, damaging the interests of international security, including its food and energy components, negatively affecting the global economy, undermining fair competition, hindering international cooperation and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals," the joint declaration states. Sep 1, 2025
Indore-bound Air India flight lands back in Delhi after mid-air engine signal

Indore-bound Air India flight lands back in Delhi after mid-air engine signal

"Flight AI2913, operating from Delhi to Indore on 31 August, air-returned to Delhi shortly after take-off, as the cockpit crew received a fire indication for the right engine. Following standard procedure, the cockpit crew elected to shut down the engine and returned to Delhi, where the flight landed safely," the Tata Group-owned airline stated. Aug 31, 2025