New GST regime will be consumer-centric, says Centre

New GST regime will be consumer-centric, says Centre

Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The new GST regime previewed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address would be consumer-centric, with particular emphasis on the poor, the MSMEs, the middle class and the farmers, senior government sources said on Sunday (August 17, 2025). The new two-tier Goods and Services Tax […]

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 sets Guinness world record with 3.53 crore registrations

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 sets Guinness world record with 3.53 crore registrations

The Ministry of Education’s initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been awarded the Guinness World Record for registering the “Most people on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month.” The record was achieved during the 8th edition of PPC in 2025, with 3.53 crore valid registrations recorded on the […]

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CBSE Class 10, 12 result: Marginal improvements in pass percentages, number of high-scorers take a slight dip

CBSE Class 10, 12 result: Marginal improvements in pass percentages, number of high-scorers take a slight dip

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and 12 examinations saw a slight dip in the number of high-scorers—those crossing the 90% and 95% mark—from last year with girls outshining boys once again. The board released the results for over 38 lakh students Tuesday, with marginal improvements in overall pass percentages across both […]

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43% placement, 1.6 crore beneficiaries under three phases of PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana

43% placement, 1.6 crore beneficiaries under three phases of PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) has provided skill training to 1.6 crore beneficiaries so far, with a placement rate of 43 per cent recorded during the first three phases of the initiative, mentioned Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary in Rajya Sabha. While responding to supplementary questions in the Rajya Sabha, […]

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PM Modi extends best wishes to 35th Australian Sikh Games

PM Modi extends best wishes to 35th Australian Sikh Games

File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India and Australia as “strong partners” in progress and prosperity as he extended his best wishes to everyone associated with the 35th Australian Sikh Games being held in Brisbane. The games organised by Australian National Sikh Sports and […]

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Rahul Gandhi trying to ‘rip’ apart PM’s image; won’t succeed as people are with Modi: Union Minister Smriti Irani

Rahul Gandhi trying to ‘rip’ apart PM’s image; won’t succeed as people are with Modi: Union Minister Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani. File | Photo Credit: PTI The BJP on March 28 launched a fresh attack on Rahul Gandhi, saying the Congress leader’s refusal to apologise to the OBC community for his “indecent” comments is yet another “manifestation” of the Gandhi family’s political arrogance. BJP leader and Union Minister Smriti Irani alleged that […]

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PM Narendra Modi, CM Pinarayi Vijayan, actors pay tributes to Innocent

PM Narendra Modi, CM Pinarayi Vijayan, actors pay tributes to Innocent

Innocent | Photo Credit: VIBHU H Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of veteran Malayalam actor Innocent, who died here on Sunday night. PM and CM condole “Pained by the passing away of noted actor and former MP Shri Innocent Vareed Thekkethala. He will be remembered for enthralling audiences and filling people’s lives […]

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Mann ki Baat | Organ donation by one person can give life to eight to nine people: PM Modi

Mann ki Baat | Organ donation by one person can give life to eight to nine people: PM Modi

File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: ANI Calling on the citizens to come ahead for organ donation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on March 26, said that the government has relaxed several rules to encourage people in giving new lives to others. In his […]

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UN telecom body opens area office and innovation centre in India

UN telecom body opens area office and innovation centre in India

International Telecommunication Union Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin speaks during the inauguration of ITU Area office & Innovation Centre, in New Delhi, on March 22, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) opened an area office and innovation centre in New Delhi on Wednesday. The facility will be funded by the Union government, and […]

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