During a press briefing following his four-day visit to China, Putin emphasised the possibility of dialogue amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reiterating that he has "never ruled out" such a meeting, but stressed it must be in line with Ukraine's constitutional framework.
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 inputs,
CM Yadav said that immediate relief should be initiated in the areas where crops have been damaged due to excessive rainfall and floods. In cases of human or livestock loss, relief must be provided within 24 hours.
"It is a historical decision that now licenses need not be procured from MCD. There were discussions, and we took this historical decision. The industry's rate was at least twice that of the residential area, and now we have reduced it to 1.5 times," Sirsa said.
South Africa unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka, kicking off on September 30.
"Poor people, unaware of the quality of the product, buy the cheaper product from the market. Beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme need protective hoses the most, but they will be able to afford them only if the price is lower. Because of the 18 per cent GST on it, the price increases signifi
The body--Environment Audit Designated Agency (EADA)--will be responsible for certification and registration of environmental auditors, monitoring their performance, taking disciplinary action, facilitating capacity building, and maintaining an online register of certified professionals.
Officials suggest that the team will assess the damage and prepare a report based on their inspection, which will be followed by further assistance from the central government.
The Yuva Telangana Championship 2025, feeder into the Telugu Kabaddi League, concluded on Wednesday at the LB Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, with Jogulamba Lions defeating Bhadradi Braves 35-21 in the Final to be crowned champions.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that all the preparations for the grand event of Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar should be done on time, and works of a permanent nature should be completed by October 2026.
"There are certain sections and certain individuals who can't digest the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) doing well. And I understand where that's coming from also. It's coming from a very deeply rooted entitled space that firstly, how can he be the prime minister? Then how can he (PM Modi