GST revamp: FM Sitharaman slams Congress over ‘ill-informed’ criticism; ‘India needs better opposition’ | India News

[ad_1] Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly criticized the opposition, accusing them of misleading the public regarding GST reforms. She asserted that the initial GST structure was a collective decision by the Empowered Committee, including Congress members. Sitharaman dismissed claims that PM Modi undermined the GST Council and emphasized his commitment to pro-people reforms. NEW…

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Manipur unrest: Congress MLA urges PM to meet all legislators, find solution; must visit violence-hit districts | India News

[ad_1] PM Narendra Modi (File – ANI) NEW DELHI: Congress MLA Thokchom Lokeshwar on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is expected to visit Manipur next week, to meet all legislators of the state and work towards a resolution of the ongoing ethnic conflict.The Khundrakpam constituency legislator said the government must ensure safe passage…

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UK team inspects Tihar: India offers ‘special enclave’ plan for fugitives; focus on Nirav Modi, Mallya | India News

[ad_1] Vijay Mallya (left), Nirav Modi (File photo) NEW DELHI: A delegation from Britain’s crown prosecution service (CPS) recently inspected Tihar Jail in New Delhi, as part of India’s efforts to convince UK courts to clear the extradition of fugitives wanted on financial and criminal charges, reported news agency ANI.According to people familiar with the…

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Elephant attacks tribal man in Kerala’s Wayanad | India News

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) WAYANAD: A 51-year-old tribal man suffered injuries after being attacked by a wild jumbo in Kerala’s hill district Wayanad in the wee hours of Saturday, forest officials said.The injured man was identified as Chinnan, hailing from Mannundi settlement in Thirunelli panchayat here.The man was attacked when he tried to chase away…

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EPS removes Sengottaiyan, his supporters from party posts | India News

[ad_1] KA Sengottaiyan (File photo) CHENNAI: After former minister KA Sengottaiyan issued a 10-day deadline for AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to readmit those who were removed from the party, Palaniswami issued orders to remove Sengottaiyan from all his party postings. His supporters with whom Sengottaiyan held meetings before issuing deadline were also removed…

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‘We remain engaged’: Jaishankar on PM Modi’s response to Trump; what he said about their ‘personal equation’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday hailed India-US relations after Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the compliments given by US President Donald Trump.Amid the ongoing tussle over tariffs, Jaishankar said that PM Modi attaches “enormous importance” to the partnership between New Delhi and Washington.“PM Modi attaches enormous importance to our…

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‘Fully reciprocate sentiments’: PM Modi reacts to Donald Trump’s remarks on India-US ties amid tariff row; reaffirms strong strategic partnership | India News

[ad_1] PM Modi and US President Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday responded to US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks describing him as a “great Prime Minister” and a “friend.” PM Modi said he “deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate” Trump’s sentiments.The exchange between the two leaders comes at a…

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Big push for ‘Make-in-India’ & ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, says Swadeshi Jagran Manch | India News

[ad_1] RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) Friday welcomed Centre’s “bold” reforms in GST, calling the “sharp reduction” in rates a “concrete step towards PM Modi’s I-Day call to embrace swadeshi and strengthen the domestic economy”. “Rationalisation of GST rates was not just a fiscal exercise but a reform rooted in self-reliance, with potential to empower…

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‘Like a rhythmic wave’: Army chief says India-Pak conflict didn’t finish on May 10; claims Operation Sindoor continued for ‘long time’ | India News

[ad_1] General Upendra Dwivedi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Releasing a book on Operation Sindoor, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday said the India-Pakistan conflict did not end with the May 10 ceasefire understanding but “continued for a long time.”The book, “Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India’s Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan”, has been authored…

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