GST Council Meeting: What’s Getting Cheaper And What’s Getting Pricier?
New Delhi: After several key recommendations during the 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, prices of various goods and services are likely to fluctuate. The meeting was held on December 21 in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, which saw representatives from all states and Union Territories come together to discuss and announce crucial recommendations that will impact the prices of various…
Arrested Tehreek-e-Mujahideen Member Planned to Use B’desh Route to Reach Pakistan
Kolkata: The arrested member of the ‘Tehreek-e-Mujahideen’ terror outfit from Kashmir was planning to use the river route to travel to Bangladesh and eventually escape to Pakistan, a senior officer of the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) said on Monday. Bengal STF officials also believe that the arrested person, identified as Javed Munshi, has close ties with the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group. Investigators…
Centre Committed To Providing Jobs To Youth, Says Minister Kiren Rijiju
Naharlagun: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday reiterated the government’s commitment to providing jobs to the youth of the country. Speaking at a Rozgar Mela organised by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (North East Frontier Headquarters) here, Rijiju highlighted the Centre’s development efforts over the past 10 years. He emphasised that Rozgar Melas aim to offer employment to the youth in a transparent manner.…
2 Foreign Nationals Held for Smuggling Cocaine Worth Rs 33 Crore at Delhi Airport
New Delhi: Two foreign nationals have been arrested for smuggling into the country cocaine worth Rs 33 crore at the international airport, the customs department said on Monday. The accused men, a Brazilian and a South African, were arrested in separate cases, it said. Giving details of the first case, the customs official said a Brazilian national was intercepted after his arrival from…
Chhattisgarh Attracts Rs 15,184 Crore in Investment Proposals
Raipur: Chhattisgarh has received investment proposals worth Rs 15,184 crore from leading companies across various sectors such as semiconductor, electric vehicles (EV), and renewable energy, according to an official statement released on Monday. During an investor connect meet, prominent industrialists from both India and abroad engaged in detailed discussions with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to explore potential investment opportunities in the state.…
Gold Hidden In Tea Maker, Metallic Flasks Seized at Delhi Airport | WATCH
New Delhi: A 32-year-old male passenger was apprehended at Delhi airport after customs officials seized 467 grams of gold that was concealed inside a tea maker he was carrying, an official statement said on Monday. The man, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, was intercepted after his arrival from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The gold, valued at around Rs 34.67 lakh and disguised as…
Jharkhand Industry Minister Urges Officials to Prepare Roadmap to Attract Investement
Ranchi: Jharkhand industry minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav on Monday asked officials to prepare a “roadmap to attract investments and encourage investors to set up industries in the state.” He also directed them to provide a “list of vacant posts in the department so that they could be filled at the earliest.” Prasad was reviewing the progress and challenges of the department with officials…
Coaching Centre Deaths: Delhi L-G Suspends 2 Fire Officers For Concealing Info
New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved immediate suspension of two Delhi Fire Services officers over alleged negligence of duty in connection with the death of three civil services aspirants in a flooded basement of a coaching centre here, his office said on Monday. Divisional Officer Ved Pal and Assistant Divisional Officer Udai Vir Singh, both Group ‘A’ officers, face allegations of…
Senior Maoist Leader Prabhakar Rao, With Rs 25 Lakh Bounty, Arrested in Chhattisgarh
Kanker: A senior Maoist leader with a Rs 25 lakh bounty was arrested by security forces in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, marking a key victory in the fight against Left-wing extremism, said a senior police official. Prabhakar Rao, also known as Balmuri Narayan Rao, a member of the banned CPI (Maoist) Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, was arrested on Sunday in the Antagarh area, said…
Global Issues, Bilateral Talks: Jaishankar’s Strategic 6-Day US Trip Begins Tomorrow
New Delhi, India: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit the United States (US) from December 24 to December 29, 2024. The visit will address key issues of mutual interest on the bilateral, regional, and global fronts. “External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the United States of America from December 24-29. He will be meeting counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional…















