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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

Who is ECI shielding?: Kharge questions after Rahul's voter deletion charge

Kharge asked who the EC has been shielding to allow for alleged vote theft, asked if the BJP is 'hollowing' out institutions meant to protect democracy

PM Modi rolls out Rs 40,000 cr projects in Bihar, announces GST relief

PM Modi launched projects worth Rs 40,000 crore in Purnia, Bihar, announced GST cuts to ease kitchen budgets, and invoked women's role in shaping the state's politics

Oppn can't digest Bihar's development: PM Modi slams RJD, Cong in Purnea

Referring to the recently announced GST reforms, PM Modi said that the Centre has given a "very big gift" to the poor and middle class

Uttarakhand Congress seeks CBI probe into land allotment to Ramdev's aide

The party demanded a CBI probe into the matter under the supervision of the high court

Amit Khare appointed Secretary to Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan

Khare has also held several key positions in the central and state governments during his distinguished career in public service

With 140 mn memberships, BJP is world's largest political party: Nadda

The party has 240 Lok Sabha members, around 1,500 MLAs and more than 170 MLCs across the country, he said

Congress backs Pakistan-trained terrorists, not Indian Army: PM Modi

Addressing a programme at Mangaldoi in Assam's Darrang district, he accused the grand old party of protecting infiltrators and anti-national forces