As India introduced 28% GST on online games at the 50th GST Council meeting on Tuesday, BharatPe co-founder and former Shark Tank India judge Ashneer Grover has hit out at policymakers. Grover on Wednesday posted a sarcastic tweet wherein he slammed the GST panel’s Group of Ministers for imposing 28% GST on online games. … Read more
India defends Manipur as “internal matter” ahead of EU Parliament debate
New Delhi: In response to a scheduled debate in the European Parliament regarding the situation in Manipur, the Indian government has reiterated that the matter is “absolutely” internal to the country. A motion for a resolution on the Manipur situation was tabled in the Brussels-based EU Parliament, drawing criticism of the Modi … Read more
Back Donald Trump says he would have stopped Russia-Ukraine war with his ‘personality.’ Volodymyr Zelensky responds
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been catastrophic for the country with thousands of innocent civilians losing their life and properties worth hundreds of billions being destroyed. But former US President Donald Trump believes he would have prevented all this destruction with his personality if the people of America voted … Read more
Manipur: Naga bodies oppose Uniform Civil Code
Imphal: The United Naga Council (UNC), the apex Naga body in the northeastern region, has strongly criticized the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India and its ‘implementation’ for all citizens throughout the territory of India. In simple terms, the UCC aims to establish a common law for all citizens, irrespective of religion. … Read more
Centre to sell tomatoes at discounted rates in Delhi, other cities
The Centre will sell tomatoes at discounted prices in retail markets, starting from Friday. The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) will undertake the sale of tomatoes. The discounted tomatoes will be available in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, with cities such … Read more
Nagaland CM flags off helicopter service in Dimapur
Dimapur: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio flagged off the Thumby Aviation Pvt Ltd’s helicopter service for the state at Dimapur airport on Wednesday after the aviation company inked a four-year contract to provide chopper service in the state. The aviation company, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, signed an MoU with the … Read more
IMF approves much-awaited $3bn bailout for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a much-awaited $3bn bailout for Pakistan, a move that is likely to help prevent the South Asian country from defaulting on its debt repayments. In a statement on Wednesday, the IMF said its executive board gave the green light to the nine-month standby arrangement “to … Read more
Meghalaya: Vincent Pala welcomes court intervention against illegal coke plants
Shillong: Vincent H Pala, Meghalaya Congress President expressed his support for the intervention of the court in response to the alleged “illegal” activities regarding the coke plants in the state. Pala claimed that if the government has engaged in unlawful actions, it is only natural for the judiciary to step in. Drawing attention … Read more
Yamuna water level in Delhi rises, three metres above danger mark
The Yamuna in Delhi has risen to an all-time high of 208.46 meters today, submerging low-lying areas and prompting evacuation measures. The Central Water Commission has called it an “extreme situation” as the water flow into Yamuna is expected to peak at around 8-10 am today. The current water level … Read more
Meghalaya: Shops, food stalls to shut by 10 pm in Shillong
Shillong: The state government has announced a prohibition on the opening of shops, food stalls, and other establishments in and around Shillong City, Meghalaya after 10 pm. The decision was made in response to the prevailing law-and-order problems within the city, according to R M Kurbah, the Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi … Read more