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Traders in Delhi are set for a brighter Diwali as the city government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has disbursed Rs 694 crore in GST refunds pending since 2019, out of a total due of Rs 1,600 crore, PTI reported.The refund process has accelerated in recent months, with a record Rs 227 crore paid…
Patna: The NDA on Thursday criticised RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav’s promise of a govt job for every family if he comes to power in Bihar.NDA leaders highlighted the record of CM Nitish Kumar, who has pledged one crore jobs over the next five years.BJP national spokesman Sanjay Mayukh, MLC, asked, “Were he asleep? His…
The government has announced that all the new centrally sponsored schemes should use Aadhaar authentication for direct benefit transfers. Alongside, payments should be processed using the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System to ensure more transparency.Ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, the department of expenditure (DoE) has instructed ministries and state governments to make digital and…
US federal workers have begun to feel the heat of government shutdown as it enters its second week, as many have resorted to even taking loans to cover everyday expenses. Since October 1, hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been furloughed, while others deemed essential, including some military personnel, must work without pay.All work…
The government has moved a step closer to boosting India’s self-reliance in rare earth magnets, with a key panel approving a Rs 7,300 crore scheme to support local manufacturing. These magnets are essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines and a range of consumer electronics.The expenditure finance committee (EFC), which functions under the finance ministry, cleared…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday latched on to former Union minister P Chidambram’s remarks on the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, and demanded that the Congress should answer why the UPA government prevented the Army from attacking Pakistan after the deadly incident.“Recently, a senior Congress leader and former Home Minister has revealed that…
US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs have brought limited tariffs for the United States even after six months of introduction, former IMF deputy managing director Gita Gopinath said.In a post on X, the she explained that while the tariffs have significantly boosted government revenue, the gains have come largely at the expense of domestic…
NEW DELHI: Delhi govt plans to approach court over use of certified green firecrackers, CM Rekha Gupta said on Monday.Currently, all kinds of firecrackers are banned in Delhi due to severe pollution concerns. “Govt respects the sentiments of Delhi residents who celebrate Diwali with great enthusiasm and devotion,” said Gupta. “Govt will request the Supreme…
AI image used for representative purposes US stock markets began the trading day on a positive note this Monday, extending the previous week’s upward momentum. The rally was primarily driven by AMD’s artificial intelligence partnership with OpenAI, which helped overshadow worries about an extended US government shutdown.At market opening, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged…
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri, left, and Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus NEW DELHI: India on Monday reaffirmed its firm support for free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, stressing that they should be held at the earliest possible time. Speaking on the issue, foreign secretary Vikram Misri underlined India’s commitment to working with whichever…
