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GST reforms booster: Sensex surges 676 points, Nifty gains 245 points

Sensex closed at 81,273.75, up 676.09 points or 0.84 per cent. The 30-share index opened the session with a huge gap-up at 81,315.79 against last session's closing of 80,597.66. Buoyed by overall buying post the GST reform announcement, the index touched an intraday high at 81,765.77. Aug 18, 2025
Despite 'Progress,' Trump–Putin Summit Produces No Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire

Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: Outcomes and implications

The establishment narrative centered on Trump as a dealmaker and Putin as a pariah obscures deeper truths. Trump's tariff strategy, while framed as leverage against Russia, risks alienating allies like India, weakening the U.S.-led order. Aug 17, 2025
Congress Leaders' Absence at Independence Day Sparks Debate

Congress leaders' absence at Independence Day sparks debate; BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi

Shehzad Poonawalla did not mince words in his criticism, stating, "Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, boycotted the celebrations, proving that he is not just 'Modi Virodhi' but 'Desh Virodhi' and 'Sena Virodhi.' Today, 'Operation Sindoor' was honoured, and opposing the Sena seems to have become routine for the Congress." Aug 15, 2025
Explained: Structural GST reforms to bring rate rationalisation, ease of living

Explained: Structural GST reforms to bring rate rationalisation, ease of living

"The Central Government is proposing major reforms in GST to build an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' by focussing on structural reforms, rate rationalisation, and ease of living," PM Modi said. Reforms also aim to reduce classification disputes, correct inverted duty structures in specific sectors, ensure greater rate stability, and improve ease of doing business, an official release said. Aug 15, 2025
India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

In his address at an event here, Nageswaran said the consumption slowdown last year was largely due to tight credit and liquidity conditions, prompting the government to announce substantial middle-class tax cuts in the Union Budget. The Reserve Bank of India has also cut policy rates by 100 basis points and ensured a liquidity surplus to support growth, he added. Aug 13, 2025
Punjab Power Crisis: Mass Leave Disrupts Supply

Punjab Power Crisis: Mass Leave Disrupts Supply

These demands include the release of a 13 percent pending dearness allowance, the restoration of the old pension scheme, correction of anomalies in pay and pension revisions, regularization of contract staff, and the recruitment of nearly 50,000 vacant posts. Aug 11, 2025