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Path to a simple and rational GST

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December 23, 2024

Indirect tax regime needs to be rejigged and an honest debate on fiscal federalism and the politics and economics of welfare is essential

Social media went pop over popcorn on Saturday, sharing details on the differential Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on variants. In all fairness, such idiosyncrasies aren't unique to India; the developed world is replete with similar instances for various products and services (not necessarily popcorn). But, two larger issues with India's indirect tax regime need to be promptly addressed.

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Why India losing out on events will hurt shuttlers

BADMINTON COACH

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2 mins

February 12, 2026

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

Facilities and familiarity with big stage pivotal to Namibia's regular appearance in T20 World Cups

For associate nations, progress is rarely linear.

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3 mins

February 12, 2026

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

Regulating responsibly for an AI-mediated world

India's digital public sphere is at a defining moment.

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4 mins

February 12, 2026

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Hindustan Times Bengaluru

Air Force looking forward to inducting new multi-role fighter aircraft: Vice chief

The Indian Air Force is looking forward to inducting new multi-role fighter aircraft to shore up its combat fleet, IAF vice chief Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor said on Wednesday, ahead of a key defence ministry meeting that will discuss the proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets.

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1 mins

February 12, 2026

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

SC seeks procedural protocol of AAIB probe

The Supreme Court ‘on Wednesday asked the Union government and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to place on record the “procedural protocol” being followed in the ongoing investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the June 2025 crash of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Ahmedabad.

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1 mins

February 12, 2026

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

34% AIIMS DELHI FACULTY POSTS VACANT, RS TOLD

Of the 1,306 sanctioned faculty positions at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, 446 — or over 34% — are currently vacant, according to data tabled by the government in the Rajya Sabha.

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1 min

February 12, 2026

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

US edits fact sheet on India deal to drop ‘pulses’, ‘$500bn commitment’ claims

The White House quietly revised its fact sheet on the India-US trade framework, removing a claim that New Delhi would reduce tariffs on “certain pulses” and walking back assertions that India had “committed” to purchase $500 billion in American products and would eliminate digital services taxes.

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2 mins

February 12, 2026

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

{ PAKISTAN DEFENCE MINISTER } Treated like toilet paper by US: Asif

The United States has used Pakistan for its own strategic interests and treated the country \"worse than toilet paper\", defence minister Khawaja Asif has said in parliament.

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1 min

February 12, 2026

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

Facilities and familiarity with big stage pivotal to Namibia's regular appearance in T20 World Cups

For associate nations, progress is rarely linear.

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3 mins

February 12, 2026

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

Religious rights, the courts, and the State

In recent months, Uttar Pradesh has been in the news for troubling reasons.

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3 mins

February 12, 2026

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