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GST 2.0: BJP leaders celebrate, opposition alleges 'undue credit'

Congress accused that the 'limited' reform comes eight years too late; Vaishnaw pointed to the significantly higher tax rates under the UPA government

BJP calls Karnataka caste census 'divisive and unfortunate' move by Cong

BY Vijayaendra termed the caste census as the "misadventure" of the state government, despite it not having any powers to conduct such a survey

Over 70% voter turnout marked in Assam's Bodoland Territorial Council polls

The final turnout figure is awaited as people who entered polling booths before the 4 pm deadline were allowed to cast their votes, they said

UPA regime unleashed tax terror: Ashwini Vaishnaw hits out at Opposition

During a press conference at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, Vaishnaw said the entire nation is celebrating the reforms introduced in recent budgets

Inherent habit of Congress to abandon difficult development work : PM Modi

PM Modi alleged the border villages were neglected by successive Congress governments, leading to the migration of people from these areas

Rajnath Singh says PoK will naturally come to India without any aggression

The minister noted that the people in the region themselves have been expressing a desire for freedom from the current administration

Will you give up foreign goods: Kejriwal takes jibe over PM's swadeshi call

Questioning the American companies operating in India, he said that the public expects action from the Prime Minister

Akhilesh questions BJP on GST collections, seeks clarity on usage of money

The GST Council, comprising Centre and states, has decided to reduce tax rates on goods and services, from September 22 -- the first day of Navratri

LAC, China on mind, PM Modi to visit Northeast for second time this month

Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura comes amid the Centre's renewed focus on the region, with India's neighbouring nations Bangladesh and Myanmar in ferment. Archis Mohan writes

Will PM address Trump's ceasefire claims, H-1B visa concerns: Congress

PM Modi address will come on the eve of Navratri, the day from when the revised GST rates will kick in

Telangana govt blames Centre for inaction on US H-1B visa fee hike

State IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, who condemned Trump's move, said it would have an adverse impact on Indian tech companies and job aspirants

Prashant Bhushan alleges high-level corruption in Bihar land deal

He also stressed the need for "transparency and fairness" in the state's mechanism for land acquisition, and suggested that a commission be set up to ensure the affected people got enough compensation

Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of withholding data from CID in Karnataka vote row

Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and he is not providing the information sought by the police, the Congress MP claimed

TN secures investments worth ₹30,000 cr in shipbuilding sector: TRB Rajaa

The Minister recalled Chief Minister M K Stalin's comments at the TN Rising-Tuticorin conclave in August, where he pledged to esablsih a company to promote shipbuilding sector in the state

H-1B visa fee hike: Rahul Gandhi says India has a weak PM, Cong slams govt

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Indians are pained by the return gifts you (PM Modi) received after the birthday call

AAP alleges 'vote theft' in Delhi polls, claims EC trying to cover up

AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj said the party flagged "vote-chori" in New Delhi constituency contested by Kejriwal, Parvesh Verma, and Sandeep Dikshit in February polls

Amit Mitra flags US tariff concerns, outlines Bengal's economic plan

At MCCI's annual general meeting in Kolkata, Amit Mitra voiced concern over US tariffs while highlighting Bengal's growth strategy and central tax devolution issues

Need full probe into 'Modani Scam': Congress on Sebi clean chit to Adani

Congress leader Jairam ramesh noted that the Supreme Court on March 2, 2023 had directed Sebi to "conclude the investigation within two months" following the Hindenburg Report

Rahul takes a dig at ECI with Karnataka data, repeats 'vote chori' charge

Gandhi also shared a 36-second video from his press conference in which he explains the modus operandi of the alleged "vote theft"

Rahul Gandhi sharpens attack on EC; claims baseless says poll body

Rahul Gandhi alleges the Election Commission obstructed the Karnataka CID probe into an organised attempt to delete votes using automated software and says targeted deletions hit Aland