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Wide ranging reforms will improve lives of our citizens: PM Modi on GST re
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a major reform aimed at providing relief to households, farmers, businesses and the healthcare sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inpu
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Heavy rain to continue in Himachal; IMD issues fresh alerts, warns of flas
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The IMD has issued fresh warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, placing several districts under Orange and Yellow Alerts. Authorities advised residents to avoid rivers, landslide-prone areas, and low-lying zones as monsoon activity remains strong.
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India's Services PMI surges to 62.9 in August registering fastest growth s
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's services sector registered its fastest pace of growth in more than 14 years as the HSBC India Services PMI® Business Activity Index jumped to 62.9 in August from 60.5 in July, according to the HSBC PMI survey report.
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President Lai calls for strong defence, warns of Beijing's rising threats
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai urged strengthening defence and national unity, warning that China's military activities threaten Taiwan and the democratic world. He highlighted reforms, increased defence spending, and public solidarity as key to safeguarding sovereignty and democracy, praising
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Tamil Nadu's coastal and northern districts receive heavy showers
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The rainfall activity was concentrated over north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of the Salem district, bringing relief from the humid conditions in Chennai and its surrounding areas.
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India records highest rainfall levels in decades during August: IMD
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing a virtual press conference in the national capital, IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mohapatra emphasised that monsoon activity revived strongly in the second half of the month and is expected to extend into September with above-normal rainfall.
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GDP surge driving India's growth story
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's strong services activity has helped GDP growth comfortably beat expectations for the second quarter in a row, rising to an impressive high of 7.8 per cent for April-June 2025.
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Houthi PM and ministers elimination confirmed
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The Israeli enemy targeted the prime minister and several ministers during a routine government workshop to evaluate its activity and performance over the past year," the Houthi presidency said in a statement broadcast on Houthi-run television.
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Scientists find simple tweaks that cut diabetes risk by 31%: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by 31%, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Punjab, Haryana for next 3-4 days
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that monsoon activity will remain active over Punjab and Haryana for the next three to four days, with heavy rainfall expected in several districts that are already reeling under excess showers.
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From Grassroots to Glory: Sports transformation for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Sports Day (NSD) 2025 celebrations will be led by the Fit India Mission and organised as a three-day, nation-wide sports and fitness movement from August 29 to 31 under the inspiring theme 'Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main'. The movement seeks to spread awareness about the importa
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Israeli Defence Chief signals ongoing operations as Syrian media reports r
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Defence Minister Israel Katz signalled Israeli military activity in Syria on Thursday, following reports of strikes near Damascus and in the country's south.
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