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The Nepal government today said that they are going to ban the many social media platforms in the country. The reason was that these platforms have failed to comply with local regulations requiring them to officially register within the country. With this, around 26 platforms, such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, will […]
Prime Minister Modi praised the GST reforms, highlighting the reduction to two rates—5% and 18%. He called GST 2.0 a “double dose” for growth, benefiting the poor, middle class, farmers, and youth. Reforms, effective September 22, aim to ease business, boost employment, and strengthen cooperative federalism for a developed India.
US President Trump defended imposing secondary sanctions on India for buying Russian oil, calling it a major action against Russia. When questioned about inaction on Putin, Trump cited India’s tariffs and warned of more phases. India has slammed the tariffs as “unjustified,” vowing to protect its economic interests and sovereignty.
Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, founder of the Armani brand, passed away at 91. Known for revolutionizing Italian ready-to-wear fashion with his elegant, relaxed style since the 1970s, Armani built a global empire. He recently missed Milan Men’s Fashion Week due to illness, marking a first in his long career.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with PM Modi, urging India to play a key role in ending the Ukraine war. She emphasized global risks from the conflict and discussed fast-tracking the EU–India Free Trade Agreement. Both leaders aim to finalize the deal by 2025 and deepen strategic cooperation.
The Trump administration petitioned the US Supreme Court to defend tariffs, linking them to ending the Ukraine war. It justified India’s increased tariffs under emergency powers, citing Russian oil imports. A federal appeals court previously ruled many tariffs illegal. Trump insists the tariffs restore US strength and vows to fight back with Supreme Court support.
PM Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong reaffirmed strong bilateral ties during their Delhi meeting, emphasizing joint action against terrorism, green shipping corridors, emerging tech collaboration (AI, quantum), and deeper economic cooperation. The leaders outlined a future roadmap to strengthen strategic ties as both nations celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the Mumbai Metro’s line from Wadala to Gateway of India with an investment of ₹23,488 cr. The 17.5 km line consists of 13 km underground and 4.3 km elevated with 14 stations. The project will be implemented by the MMRDA with central assistance, and the state govt will manage the […]
Violent clashes erupted in the West Bengal Assembly between BJP and TMC MLAs over migrant issues. Five BJP legislators, including Shankar Ghosh and Agnimitra Paul, were suspended. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the BJP, accusing it of anti-Bengali actions and calling the party “dictatorial” and “corrupt,” intensifying the political storm in the state.
Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders held meetings today in Paris to agree on security guarantees for Kyiv if a peace accord occurs with Russia. With this, the 3 1/2 years of conflict that started in 2022 will come to an end. The meeting is co-chaired by the French president, Macron, and British Prime Minister […]
The union and the Manipur Govt have finalised a new agreement with Kuki-Zo groups for the state’s territorial integrity ahead of PM Modi’s visit this month. The Kukis agreed to reopen the National Highway-2, which is a key route for the movement of commuters and essential goods. The Kukis vowed to work with the security […]
Telangana DCM Bhatti Vikramarka and Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao are visiting Delhi. On this occasion, they met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. They explained about the damage caused by the rains to her. They also requested to provide financial support to Telangana. Nirmala Sitharaman has responded positively on this matter.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan welcomed the new GST slabs, stating that the reforms will benefit the poor, middle class, and farmers. He said the complete removal of GST on education and insurance eases the burden on common people. He thanked PM Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and the GST Council for the people-centric reforms.
The AP state cabinet, chaired by CM Chandrababu, has approved the Universal Health Policy under the Ayushman Bharat-NTR Medical Service Scheme. The policy offers free medical care up to ₹25 lakh per family annually. It will be implemented universally, benefiting families regardless of their financial status, and the cabinet meeting is still ongoing.
TG Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that the SLBC tunnel work will be completed using modern technology. The remaining 9 km is targeted for completion by January 2028. A state-of-the-art heliborne survey will be conducted to detect potential issues early. He instructed officials to speed up progress by working in 3 shifts.