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H-1B fee hike "not smart idea for US economy," says BJP leader Rajeev Chan
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticised the US decision to raise H-1B sponsorship fees to $100,000, calling it "not smart" for the American economy. He said the US tech ecosystem depends heavily on Indian talent and needs cross-border collaboration.
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"GST Bachat Utsav" will begin tomorrow: PM Modi says Next Gen reforms wil
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Calling it a festive gift, the Prime Minister said the reforms would accelerate India's growth story, make business easier, attract investment, and ensure every state becomes an equal partner in development.
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Japan's farm minister Koizumi enters LDP leadership race, pledges to reviv
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
While the LDP's new leader will likely become prime minister, that is not guaranteed. The LDP-Komeito coalition does not have a majority in the House of Representatives, the Lower House in the Parliament.
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Which sectors will gain from new GST reforms beginning from Monday?
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved wide-ranging reforms that will impact key sectors of the economy, including food, housing, automobiles, agriculture, healthcare, and education. The measures, announced after the 56th meeting of the Council chaired by Union Finance Ministe
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Changing face of banking mobilise India's financial markets: Report
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's financial system is undergoing a major shift as the ways in which borrowers raise funds have expanded far beyond traditional bank loans. According to a Bank of Baroda press release, total resources raised in the economy have more than doubled in the last five years, reflecting the ch
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India becomes first country to hold two PMS exploration contracts with ISA
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As per the release, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the new contract is a significant step towards realising the vision of Deep Ocean Mission launched by PM Narendra Modi, which focuses on seabed mineral exploration, mining technology development, and strengthening India's 'Blue Economy Initiat
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CM Yogi launches seven-day GST reform awareness campaign across UP
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the first phase of the "GST Reform Awareness Campaign", scheduled from September 22 to 29, 2025, aimed at spreading awareness about the benefits of the new GST reforms and promoting indigenous products.
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"America is trying to target Indian economy because it's growing": Telanga
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rao also said that the move by the US government reflects a targeted approach towards India's growing economy and prosperous workforce abroad. "The foreign governments, like in America, are trying to target the Indian economy because it's growing, and targeting Indian people because they are
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US' H-1B fee move can have ripple effects on American innovation system, w
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian IT industry body Nasscom has expressed concerns following the White House's September 19 announcement of a new USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move potentially disruptive to global business continuity and the innovation ecosystem in the United States.<
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GST cuts to boost economy, but revenue loss could hit banking sector: Repo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
While the government has estimated an annual revenue loss of about Rs 480 billion, due to the reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on various products, a recent report by Systematix Research has pegged the figure much higher, at nearly Rs 1.2 trillion.
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"Made constitutional promise and fulfilled it": Amit Shah hails PM Modi on
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Shah asserted that the Prime Minsiter leadership not only strengthened the "economy" but also transformed "India's global standing", "social welfare", and "national security".
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South Indian Cement Manufacturers' Association Welcomes Landmark GST 2.0
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20: The South Indian Cement Manufacturers' Association (SICMA) expresses its sincere appreciation to the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, and the Hon'ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, for the landmark decision to reduce Goods and Ser
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