GST Council Exempts Gene Therapy, Cuts Tax Rate For Rice Kernels
Ms Sitharaman was addressing the media after the 55th GST Council meeting. Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent, exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax, and extended the GST exemption for parts […]
Sub-inspector’s death in accident: man gets one year in jail
A 47-year-old man was sentenced to one year in jail for negligent driving which had caused the death of a sub-inspector in 2014. The court acquitted the man of more stringent charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, as the prosecution failed to prove that the accused was drunk at the time of the […]
‘Do you think I would be so insensitive?’: Allu Arjun’s response hours after CM blamed him for Pushpa 2 stampede death
Hours after Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s outburst against actor Allu Arjun in the Legislative Assembly, the Pushpa 2 lead star responded that he had not defied police instructions. “As soon as I came to know about the problem outside the theatre, I left. Only the next morning did I come to know that […]
Bangladesh commission finds India’s ‘involvement in enforced disappearances’
In another blow to the strained ties, an inquiry commission formed by Bangladesh’s interim government has alleged India’s involvement in cases of “enforced disappearances” during Sheikh Hasina’s tenure as the prime minister, according to state-run news agency BSS. The Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, citing the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, quoted the commission as saying, […]
Devendra Fadnavis Keeps Home, Eknath Shinde Gets 3 Maharashtra Ministries
Mumbai: Nearly two weeks after the Maharashtra oath ceremony, the cabinet portfolios were announced Saturday, with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister in the last government, landing three ministries – Urban Development, Housing and Public Works – but not the Home portfolio, which he was reportedly keen on. Ajit Pawar, the second Deputy […]
Ex-India Coach Backs Virat Kohli Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Calls Him “Difference Maker” | Cricket News
Former India head coach Sanjay Bangar believes that the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the perfect opportunity for Virat Kohli to rise to the occasion and reestablish himself as the fulcrum of India’s batting lineup. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy locked at 1-1, this match is crucial for India’s hopes […]
CAG audit unveils systemic failures: Unspent budget, vacant posts, incomplete projects plague state’s healthcare
A recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed severe shortcomings in Maharashtra’s public healthcare system, exposing systemic neglect, chronic resource shortages and financial inefficiencies. Covering the years 2016 to 2022, the report presents a grim picture of the health sector struggling to meet demands of its population, particularly in rural areas. […]
ISRO Drafts Its First ‘POEM’ To Study How Life Works In Space
PSLV that will fly the biology experiments and the SPADEX mission New Delhi: India for the very first time is flying biological experiments into space using a homegrown rocket. The next launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will see not one, but three biological experiments with living cells being rocketed into space. Keeping […]
Ex-India Star, A T20 World Cup Winner, Speaks Up On Arrest Warrant Over Fraud Case | Cricket News
After facing an arrest warrant over an alleged provident fund (PF) fraud, former India player Robin Uthappa has broken his silence into the matter. An arrest warrant has been issued against the ex-India star for the alleged fraud in connection with the PF contributions of employees at a clothing company run by him. […]
Nutritional roadmap for veganism: How to transition to a vegan lifestyle safely
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has named justice D Y Chandrachud, former chief justice of India, as its ‘Most Influential Vegan’ for 2024. Marking November as World Vegan Month, PETA India, on its website, shared the story of justice Chandrachud and his family’s dedication to compassionate living, linking veganism to Indian […]