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"6.5% growth rate means India stuck in lower-middle income trap": P Chidam
Updated : 9 months ago IST
"A growth rate of 6.5 per cent is not a moment of celebration. It means that India is stuck in the lower-middle income trap without the ideas or the intrepidity to break out. It is a time for summoning Manmohan Singh-like courage," Chidambaram posted on X.
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Pakistan estimates $2.9 billion in flood damages
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Speaking at an event to launch the ministry's monthly development update and the preliminary flood damage assessment report on Friday, Iqbal said a detailed post-disaster needs assessment exercise is underway to determine the exact economic losses resulting from the calamity.
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Reformed GST slabs trigger surge in market and consumer confidence
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A renewed sense of enthusiasm and momentum has been felt across markets, industry, business circles, and among the general public, following recent reform in tax slabs of the Goods and Services (GST), said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during a press conference co-headed
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Dhanteras fervour grips India amid soaring gold prices; GST reforms offer
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Dhanteras marked the onset of Diwali festivities across India on Saturday, with bustling markets and enthusiastic buyers flocking to purchase gold, silver, utensils, and other auspicious items. Despite soaring gold prices, consumer enthusiasm remained high, providing a festive boost to local
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Delhi: Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, and Ashwini Vaish
Updated : 9 months ago IST
"Accordingly, rate reduction, simplifying the process, bringing down the number of slabs from four to two, and resolving classification-related issues have all been completed well before time. Next-Gen GST Reforms came into effect from the first day of Navratri, and I feel the people of I
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"Farmers are backbone of state's economy," says MP CM Yadav
Updated : 9 months ago IST
CM Yadav said, "Farmers are the backbone of Madhya Pradesh's economy and their welfare is the state government's top priority. Every decision of the government is taken keeping farmers' interests in mind, and all necessary measures will continue to be taken for their well-being. The state
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ESTIC-2025 to be held from 3-5 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Updated : 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18: With the formal announcement made, preparations are underway for ESTIC-2025 (Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave), scheduled for 3-5 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under the theme "Imagine * Innovate * Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047
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"No noise pollution, we only light diyas": Amrita Rao, RJ Anmol advocate f
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Amrita and RJ Anmol are ready to celebrate their 16th year of Diwali together this year.
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BPCL Unveils 'Zero Ka Dum' Certification Drive, Setting New Benchmarks in
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and one of India's leading integrated energy enterprises, has achieved a significant milestone in its LPG business with the nationwide expansion of the 'Zero Ka Dum' (ZKD) i
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Sikkim bans firecrackers and single-use plastic ahead of Diwali, urges eco
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Sikkim Pollution Control Board on Saturday issued an order prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and bursting of all types of sound and light-emitting firecrackers in the state ahead of Diwali, which falls on October 20.
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GST reforms spark festive sales surge, say Union Ministers
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday hailed the recent GST rate rationalisation as a major driver of economic momentum during this year's festive season.
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Best Unique Diwali Gifts For loved ones
Updated : 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18: Diwali, the festival of lights, is not just about diyas and sweets -- it's about celebrating togetherness, love, and gratitude. Every year, we look for the perfect gift that reflects our emotions and strengthens our bonds with family and friends. While traditio
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