Category: India

New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced a series of proposed reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance, speeding up refunds and reducing procedural difficulties for businesses. At its 57th meeting on Thursday, the Council focused on administrative and procedural changes rather than reviewing tax rates. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the decision followed changes to GST rates introduced last year. A separate meeting will now be held annually to review tax rates. One of the key proposals concerns input tax credit (ITC) claims. Currently, a…

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that his government had prevented nearly Rs 5 lakh crore from being diverted into the wrong hands through digital technology and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), declaring that he would continue to act against irregularities despite opposition. Addressing the inauguration of the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, Modi said the government had transferred nearly Rs 50 lakh crore directly to beneficiaries through DBT, improving transparency and reducing leakages in the delivery of public welfare schemes. “Those…

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Mumbai: The International Iconic Awards has honoured veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan with the International Iconic Lifetime Achievement Award for his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema. The honour recognises his decades-long journey as an actor, filmmaker and producer and his contribution to mainstream Hindi cinema. The award has been presented under the 12th edition of the International Iconic Awards, a platform founded by Mohammed Nagaman Lateef. The awards have grown from their early beginnings in Dubai to a larger platform celebrating talent across Bollywood, television, OTT and regional entertainment. Speaking about…

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Neetu Joshi’s Inspiring Initiative Earns National Recognition Mumbai (Anil Bedag): When the commitment to protecting the environment and empowering underprivileged communities translates into meaningful action, it creates a new story of change. Social entrepreneur Neetu Joshi has set an inspiring example through her dedication to these causes. In recognition of her significant contributions to environmental conservation, tree plantation and rural development, she was honoured with the prestigious National Green Pride Award. The award was presented by the Kalpataru organisation at a national ceremony held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The event, led…

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Old Bottles Won’t Go to Waste Anymore; Recycling Will Give Them a New Life The ‘Use and Throw Away’ Era Is Over: Old Bottles to Be Turned into Useful Products Mumbai (Anil Bedag): In a significant step towards environmental protection and better plastic waste management, the Maharashtra government, Thane Municipal Corporation, and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) have expanded the Maha r-PET campaign. A new PET collection centre was inaugurated in Thane to encourage the collection, sorting, and recycling of used plastic bottles. The initiative also saw the launch of dedicated…

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MRAM Expo 2026 to Present a Roadmap for the Smart Future of Industries Industry Leaders to Converge at MRAM Expo 2026 Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Maintenance in the industrial sector is no longer limited to repairing faulty machinery. It is rapidly evolving towards improving asset reliability, safety, productivity and overall lifecycle value. Highlighting this changing industrial landscape, MRAM Expo 2026 will be held from October 7 to 9 at Hall 2 of the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Organised by Virgo Communications and Exhibitions Private Limited, the three-day exhibition will bring…

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Ireland Education Platform Comes Alive in Mumbai as 17 Institutions Highlight New Opportunities for Students Stronger India-Ireland Ties Through Education as 17 Leading Irish Institutions Gather in Mumbai Dreaming of Studying in Ireland Gets Easier as Students Receive Direct Guidance at Mumbai Education Fair Irish Universities Open Doors to New Opportunities for Indian Students in Mumbai Mumbai (Anil Bedag): With the aim of bringing higher education opportunities in Ireland closer to Indian students, Education in Ireland hosted its annual education fair at The St. Regis Mumbai. The event was inaugurated…

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Varanasi: In a major initiative to strengthen aquatic biodiversity and conserve the state fish Chitala, around one lakh Chitala fingerlings will be released into the Ganga at Assi Ghat on October 8 under a river ranching programme. The Fisheries Department said the initiative aims to increase the population of Chitala, conserve aquatic biodiversity and strengthen the river’s ecological balance. Senior officials from the department are expected to attend the programme. Deputy Director Fisheries Suresh Kumar said the release of nearly one lakh fingerlings would help replenish the Chitala population in…

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Lucknow: Eight cooperative sugar mills from Uttar Pradesh have received National Efficiency Awards from the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd. (NFCSF), recognising their performance in sugarcane development, technical efficiency, sugar recovery, financial management and overall operations. The awards were presented at the National Efficiency Awards ceremony organised by NFCSF at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The federation honours cooperative sugar mills across the country each year for excellence and contributions aimed at improving efficiency and performance in the sector. For 2024-25, The Kisan Cooperative Sugar…

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Ayodhya: The two-day National Executive Council meeting of the National Union of Journalists (India) concluded in Ayodhya with a call for comprehensive efforts to improve the welfare, working conditions and professional future of journalists across the country. NUJ national president Suresh Sharma said the organisation would work towards bringing fundamental changes in the condition and direction of journalists through sustained deliberations and collective action. He thanked the Uttar Pradesh unit, particularly senior Ayodhya journalist and NUJ national general secretary Triyug Narayan Tiwari, for successfully organising the national council meeting. The…

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