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Next gen GST reforms to set economy open and transparent: Sitharaman
THE next generation GST reforms would ‘absolutely’ set an economy open and transparent with further reduction in compliance burden and benefiting small businesses, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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September 03, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India hopeful of concluding trade pact with US by 'Nov or so': Goyal
COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday expressed hope that India will conclude the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US by the fall or November this year.
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September 03, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
No entry permit for foreigners involved in anti-national acts
States to set up detention camps
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September 03, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indians travelling to US fall for '1st time' in over 20 yrs
FOR the first time since 2001, excluding the Covid-19 years, the number of Indians visiting the United States has fallen as 2.1 lakh Indians travelled there in June 2025, which is an 8 per cent drop compared to 2.3 lakh in the same month last year, according to the US Commerce Department's National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO).
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September 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha govt forms 16 new notified area councils, upgrades seven others
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced the formation of 16 new notified area councils as well as upgradation of seven existing NACs into municipalities.
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September 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Motor Vehicle Tax shouldn't be levied if vehicle not used in 'public place', says Supreme Court
MOTOR vehicle tax is compensatory in nature and if a vehicle is not used or not kept for use in a 'public place', then its owner should not be burdened with motor vehicle tax for such period, the Supreme Court has said.
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September 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rural farmers can be global players: Edu Minister charts Odisha's tech-driven future
From marigold flowers cultivated in Nildungri village reaching London markets to local mangoes being exported to Europe, Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan sees technology and education transforming Odisha's agrarian communities into global players.
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September 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM's 'Mann Ki Baat' continues to inspire generations, says CM Majhi
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday joined locals at Chandrasekharpur Sishu Bihar here to listen to the Prime Minister's landmark 125th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'.
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September 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India Post suspends postal service to US
INDIA Post has suspended all categories of mail operations destined to the US in the absence of clarity over new rules issued by the US Customs Department, an official statement said on Sunday.
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September 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India set for wetter Sept; IMD warns of flash floods
INDIA is likely to receive above-normal rainfall in September, capping a season that has already seen several disasters triggered by heavy downpours in many parts of the country.
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September 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Modi, Xi express resolution of boundary issue
Pledge to boost trade and investment ties
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September 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Youth empowerment critical for development, says Birla
LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday called for equal opportunities for the country's youth, noting their significant role in national development when they are given the chance.
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August 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India to become third largest economy soon, says RBI Guv
RESERVE Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday said India will become the world's third largest economy soon, and credited the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana for boosting the country's growth.
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August 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Trump ‘no longer has plans' to visit India for Quad Summit: NYT
US President Donald Trump “no longer has plans” to visit India later this year for the Quad Summit, The New York Times claimed on Saturday, as it detailed how relations between the American leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi “unraveled” over the last few months.
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August 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian diaspora in China accords rousing welcome to Prime Minister Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from members of the Indian community upon his arrival in China’s Tianjin on Saturday evening, local time, to attend the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, beginning Sunday.
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August 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Oppn-ruled states: Transfer GST benefits to consumers
OPPOSITION-RULED states have extended their support to cut the number of GST rate slabs and the rates for mass consumption items, while demanding a mechanism to ensure the benefits get passed on to consumers, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Saturday.
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August 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Speaker Om Birla suggests SC, ST Committees to make recommendations keeping in view changing requirements
NOTING that Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Committees of Parliament and state/union territories legislatures work above political lines, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday suggested that they make recommendations for framing policies and schemes keeping in view the changing requirements of the communities.
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August 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RIL's AI push: Mukesh Ambani announces new AI subsidiary & agreements with Google & Meta
RELIANCE Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday announced the formation of a new whollyowned subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence, that will house largescale AI infrastructure, and also unveiled new partnerships with global tech titans Meta and Google, as the company outlined its vision of AI for everyone and everywhere.
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August 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
We are talking to US for trade deal: Goyal
COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India is negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with the US, indicating that the steep 50 per cent tariff imposed by America on Indian goods will not have much impact on the country's economy.
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August 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
GST Reform: Oppn states demand 5-yr compensation
OPPOSITION-RULED states on Friday demanded that all states be compensated for 5 years for the likely Rs 2 lakh crore a year revenue loss due to the Centre's GST reform proposal.
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August 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Op Sindoor golden chapter in humanity's victory against terror: Prez
DESCRIBING Operation Sindoor as a \"golden chapter\" in humanity's fight against terrorism, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday outlined the contribution of PSUs in building the indigenous Akashteer Air Defence Control and Reporting System, which played a crucial role in the military conflict between India and Pakistan.
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August 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM: Laid foundation of golden chapter in India-Japan relations
IERMING Indian talent and Japanese technology as a \"winning combination\", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the two nations laid the foundation of a new and golden chapter in their Special Strategic and Global Partnership on Friday as they make rapid progress in areas like ports, aviation and shipbuilding under the Next Generation Mobility Partnership.
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August 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mumbai, Kohima safest for women; Patna, Jaipur, Delhi least safe: Report
KOHIMA, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok, Itanagar and Mumbai have emerged as the safest cities in the country for women, while Patna, Jaipur, Faridabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Srinagar and Ranchi were ranked the lowest, according to the National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025.
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August 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rain, flash floods upend lives in India; blocked major roads
RAGING waters swallowed roads and bridges, swept away buildings and cut off villages in parts of India on Thursday as the rain gods refused to relent, leaving many stranded and rescuers scrambling to reach them.
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August 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India hopeful of trade talks with US; tariffs ‘need to be addressed’ for pact
INDIA is hopeful of resuming negotiations with the US on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), and resolving the issue relating to the steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods imposed by Washington will be key to striking the deal, a government official said on Thursday.
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August 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India unleashes bold reforms to mitigate impact of tariffs and uncertainties: FinMin
NEW DELHI, AUG 28
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August 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bhagwat flags conversion, infiltration as causes of big demographic change
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday stressed that families should have “three children” to avoid population decline and maintain demographic balance.
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August 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completes 11 years PM: Enhanced dignity, gave people ‘power to script their own destiny’
As the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completes 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the scheme has enhanced dignity and empowered people to script their own destiny. PM Modi took to his social media platform, X and said, \"When the last mile is financially connected, the entire nation moves forward together. That is exactly what the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana achieved. It enhanced dignity and gave people the power to script their own destiny. 11YearsOfJanDhan.
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August 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cabinet clears India’s 2030 CWC bid, says Ahmedabad ideal host
THE Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, naming Ahmedabad as the \"ideal\" venue because of its \"world class stadiums, cutting-edge training facilities, and a passionate sporting culture\".
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August 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sheer number of soldiers or weapons no longer enough to win wars: Rajnath Singh
INDIA'S armed forces must be prepared for all kinds of security challenges, from short-duration conflicts to even a five-year war, in view of an unpredictable geopolitical environment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.
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