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SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI: Union home ministry has invited representatives of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) for talks in New Delhi on Oct 22, weeks after both Ladakhi groups withdrew from dialogue following the Sept 24 police firing that left four dead and over 70 wounded during violent protests demanding statehood and Sixth…
The ministry of cooperation has joined hands with the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) for what is set to be the largest rice event, Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, in a bid to strengthen the country’s rice sector. Alongside the conference, three major initiatives will be launched: a Coffee Table Book on Indian Rice,…
MLA Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, takes oath during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Gujarat cabinet, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Other political leaders were also present. (PTI Photo)) NEW DELHI: Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday carried out a major cabinet reshuffle, inducting 19 new ministers and retaining six from his earlier…
The steel industry has received a temporary reprieve from the BIS rule, which had forced importers to obtain certificates for both finished steel products and raw materials.The October 6 exemption puts a stay on the earlier certification order introduced on June 13.It applies to three Indian Standards: IS 6911, IS 5522, and IS 15997, covering…
Commerce ministry has moved to protect domestic solar cell manufacturers by recommending an anti-dumping duty on imports of solar cells from China for three years, officials said on Friday. The move comes amid concerns over cheap imports harming local players in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector, PTI reported.The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR),…
The Ministry said the two were executed for founding a terrorist organization and producing explosives intended to kill security personnel/ Representative Image The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday that it had carried out the death penalty as a discretionary punishment against two Saudi citizens, following their conviction on charges of committing terrorist crimes….
Since the implementation of GST 2.0, the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has received nearly 3,000 complaints related to the tax cuts, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday.“Everyday, we are receiving complaints. So far, we have received close to 3,000 consumer complaints. We are sending them to the CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes…
NEW DELHI: A recent report by the Finance Ministry’s emphasises that government reforms will protect the economy from trade-related challenges, while advocating for continued vigilance against external risks and market fluctuations.The Monthly Economic Review highlights GST rationalisation as a crucial component of tax reforms, alongside corporate and personal income tax adjustments. The ministry suggests these…
A delegation headed by Piyush Goyal conducted an official visit to the US from September 22-24, 2025. (AI image) India-US trade deal talks: India and the US have decided to continue working towards an early conclusion to the trade agreement, according to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.Sharing an update on Commerce…
NEW DELHI: Under the Rs 66,500-crore contract inked by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) with the defence ministry on Thursday, 97 additional Tejas Mark-1 A fighter aircraft will be delivered by the PSU over a six-year period beginning 2027-28.Significantly, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is yet to get even the first of the 83 ‘improved’ Tejas Mark-1A…
