The Government of India has introduced a strategic, three-pillar framework for the next phase of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. This proposal aims to streamline the tax structure, enhance ease of compliance, and support sustainable economic growth. It has been submitted to the Group of Ministers (GoM), constituted by the GST Council, for detailed...
A major accident occurred on Friday inside the Humayun’s Tomb complex in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area when the roof of a room near a mosque collapsed, leaving at least 12 people injured. According to officials, the roof of a restroom adjacent to the wall of Pate Shah’s dargah gave way, initially trapping several people underneath. The...
A tragic incident occurred in Bengaluru’s Wilson Garden area on Friday morning when a powerful explosion, suspected to have been caused by a gas cylinder, claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy and left more than 10 people injured. The blast happened around 8 a.m. in the densely populated Chinnaianapalya locality, causing significant destruction to...
A tragic road accident in West Bengal’s Burdwan district claimed the lives of at least 10 people and left more than 30 others injured. The mishap occurred when a high-speed private bus rammed into a stationary truck parked along the roadside. The impact of the collision was so severe that the front portion of the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the longest Independence Day address of his tenure on Friday, August 15, 2025, speaking for a record 103 minutes from the ramparts of the Red Fort. This year’s speech surpassed his previous record of 98 minutes set in 2024. The address marked India’s 79th Independence Day and included several key...
As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day in 2025, it marks a powerful moment of reflection on the nation’s journey since gaining freedom in 1947. From colonial shackles to becoming a major global force, India has undergone an extraordinary transformation over the last 78 years—economically, politically, socially, and technologically—while preserving its deep-rooted cultural values. 1947–1960:...
In a significant display of valor, the Indian government announced a slate of gallantry awards this Independence Day, honoring defence personnel for their exceptional service during Operation Sindoor and related operations against Pakistan. Among the recipients, top Indian Air Force (IAF) officers, fighter pilots, and S‑400 air defence system operators were recognized for their courage...
A devastating cloudburst struck Chashoti village in the Padder area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 32 people, including two CISF personnel. The incident triggered flash floods that swept away a langar (community kitchen) set up for pilgrims of the Machail Mata Yatra. Over 100 individuals remain missing, and nearly...
India issued a stern response to recent provocative remarks made by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, strongly condemning the hostile rhetoric as a diversionary tactic aimed at masking Islamabad’s internal failures. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal criticized the recurring pattern of “reckless, war-mongering, and...
The United States has issued a stern warning to India, indicating the possibility of increased tariffs if New Delhi continues purchasing oil from Russia and if upcoming high-level discussions between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska fail. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Wednesday, suggested that Washington is...