Union Home Minister Amit Shah has officially migrated his official email account from Gmail to Zoho Mail, marking a significant endorsement of India’s indigenous technology platforms. The transition, however, gained attention for another reason — Shah’s closing line in his announcement, which many perceived as a subtle reference to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s signature...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday renewed his call for promoting swadeshi (indigenous) products, urging citizens to embrace self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign-made goods. During his address, he highlighted that many people are often unaware whether everyday items, such as a comb, are made in India or abroad. “We should buy products that are...
New Delhi: In a landmark reform, the government has abolished Goods and Services Tax (GST) on a wide range of weapons, military aircraft, and defence equipment, while drastically reducing GST on drones from 28% to just 5%. The move is expected to provide a major push to India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Chief of the Army...
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday described the recently announced GST reforms as a historic move that will benefit every section of society, particularly farmers, the poor, and the middle class. He said the decision to slash GST rates on commonly used items will reduce inflation, increase savings for the middle class,...
Mumbai witnessed a significant political and cultural moment on Sunday as BJP national president JP Nadda visited the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh pandal to offer prayers and seek blessings for the nation’s progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nadda, accompanied by Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, state BJP president Ravindra Chavan, Mumbai...
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme till March 31, 2030, with a total financial outlay of ₹7,332 crore. This decision aims to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new street vendors, according to an...
In a significant push to the Make in India initiative in the defence sector, the Indian government has approved a ₹62,000 crore deal to acquire 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The final clearance for the procurement was granted during a high-level meeting on Tuesday, paving the way for...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian Air Force officer who recently returned to Earth after participating in NASA’s Axiom-4 mission. Shukla, who became the first Indian in 41 years to travel to space, shared his experiences and highlighted the global interest in India’s upcoming Gaganyaan mission. During the...
The government is set to implement a 100-day transformation agenda aimed at accelerating India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Monday at the second Lokmat Global Economic Convention. Goyal said the agenda will align with the ‘Panch Prans’ (Five Pledges) outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
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...