‘Committed to speedy reforms’: PM Modi chairs key business meet; next-generation GST reforms discussed

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with senior ministers, secretaries and economists to discuss the roadmap for ‘next-generation reforms’ and a revision of GST laws.Sharing a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Chaired a meeting to discuss the roadmap for Next-Generation Reforms.”“We are committed to speedy reforms across […]

Lula, Putin talk Ukraine peace; plan BRICS meet; weigh joint reply to Trump tariffs

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Vladimir Putin (AP) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for about 40 minutes on Saturday, the Brazilian presidential palace said. Putin briefed Lula on his talks with the United States and “recent peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine,” as per the statement. […]

India-UK trade deal: From 99% duty-free access to benefits for Indian professionals – Here’s the FTA in 10 big numbers

Key labour-intensive sectors—marine, textiles, chemicals, base metals—will now enjoy zero duties, down from rates as high as 20%. (AI image) India-UK trade deal: The India-UK trade deal is being seen as a historic milestone in the trade relations between the two countries. The most significant number that jumps out is – 99% of India’s exports […]

‘Will do what we need to do’: India takes tough stand on EU sanctions over Russian oil; ‘energy security top priority’

AI-generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Kingdom, foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday addressed questions about growing Western pressure on India over buying Russian oil. He made it clear that India’s energy needs come first.Misri said, “…We have been very clear that insofar as […]

WAVES 2025: Shah Rukh Khan BREAKS silence on insider vs outsider debate: “It doesn’t matter where you come from. If you start wallowing in self-pity, you’ll never be able to make a space for yourself…” : Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone spoke at a session named ‘The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler’ on day 1 of WAVES Summit 2025. Moderated by Karan Johar, the session created waves (pun intended) thanks to SRK’s replies. With his very first answer, he made a strong statement on the insider vs outsider debate. WAVES […]

WAVES 2025: Shah Rukh Khan makes a STRONG statement; backs China-like theatre BOOM in India: “Going to cinemas is becoming very EXPENSIVE…we need more theatres, CHEAPER theatres” : Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone spoke at a session named ‘The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler’ on day 1 of WAVES Summit 2025. Moderated by Karan Johar, the session created waves (pun intended) thanks to SRK’s replies. He also made an important statement towards the end of the session. WAVES 2025: Shah Rukh Khan […]

Manoj Kumar passes away: PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu pay heartfelt tributes to cinema icon  : Bollywood News

The Indian film industry and the nation are in mourning following the demise of legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who passed away at the age of 87. Known as “Bharat Kumar” for his iconic patriotic films, his death has elicited heartfelt tributes from prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, […]

Dhaka jet tragedy kills ‘young students’; Bangladesh Cricket Board issues statement: ‘Profound sorrow over the tragic air crash’ | Cricket News

Firemen look for the survivors after a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft that crashed onto a school campus (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic crash of an F-7 BGI training aircraft that struck Milestone School & College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday. The devastating […]

Axiom-4 launch successful: Yuvraj Singh reacts to Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic milestone – ‘This is a moment we’ll …’ | Cricket News

Yuvraj Singh and Shubhanshu Shukla (Agency Photos) The successful launch of the Axiom-4 mission has ignited a wave of pride across India, with former cricketer Yuvraj Singh capturing the national sentiment in a heartfelt message. “As Group Captain Shukla lifted off into space, he carried with him not just the hopes of a nation, but […]