GST bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today

"India has sufficient gas production and supply arrangements to sustain this position even in the event of a prolonged conflict. Power generation for every household and for industry is fully protected," Hardeep Singh Puri said. Opposition members sloganeered and protested against Puri's remarks.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri will give a statement in Lok Sabha on the overall energy position of India amid West Asia conflict that has invariably affected shipping lines.

The Digital India programme is successfully advancing digital inclusion and strengthening the nation's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) through a strategic focus on accessibility and affordability. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Lok Sabha today, noting that the initiative has bridged the digital divide by increasing internet access and providing robust digital solutions.

Private life insurers reported robust 20.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in individual Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) as the industry continues to see significant expansion. According to a Nuvama report, for FY26TD, the market share for private insurers in the individual APE segment surged 164bp YoY to 72.4 per cent.

New Delhi [India], March 10: Social worker Rakesh Bindal will be appointed as the National President of the world's largest cow service organization, Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda Lok Punyarth Nyas, Nandgaon, on the occasion of the inauguration of the institution's new residential complex. The announcement was made at the organization's Delhi office.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 9: Ramky Infrastructure Limited, a leading infrastructure company with capabilities across industrial infrastructure, water and wastewater, and urban solutions, has entered into an agreement with Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited (MITL) for EPC-based infrastructure works within Dighi Port Industrial Area (DPIA) Phase 1 under the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The total contract value is ₹1,401.84 Crore, inclusive of GST and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Revenues. The project has to be completed within 930 days from appointed date and the O&M period of 4 years from COD date, which is extendable upon mutual discussion.

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 6: Asia Today Media, hosted a "Pride of Nation Award 2026" to honour exceptional individuals from various fields for their dedication and expertise. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Hon'ble Governor of Odisha, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Hon'ble Minister of State of Panchayati Raj, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. Of india. And Shri Golla Babu Rao, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha.

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], March 5: The Institute for Social Reforms and Higher Education Charitable Trust (ISRHE) has announced that it will host the prestigious Bharat Vibhushan Samman - 2026 on April 28, 2026, at the Conference Hall, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Bhawan, Sector-1, Chandigarh. The national ceremony is poised to bring together eminent personalities from across India in recognition of excellence, leadership and dedicated service towards nation building.

New Delhi [India], March 2: Titan Company Limited, a leading name in India's lifestyle and retail sector, has announced the launch of a dedicated B2B e-commerce platform specifically designed for GST-registered businesses across the country. This strategic move marks a significant step in digitising Titan's institutional business and scaling its enterprise partnerships nationwide.

"Our existing series was based on the year 2011-2012. The international norm is that this should happen every five to seven years. However, due to COVID-19, we transitioned to a new financial system, and GST was introduced, which caused a slight delay," Garg said.