GST 2.0: Six Major Reforms Set To Shape Tax Regime’s Next Decade

New Delhi: The 57th meeting of the  Council could mark an important phase in the evolution of India’s indirect tax regime, with the focus expected to move beyond rate rationalisation towards reducing litigation, strengthening input tax credit protections, resolving legacy credit issues and using technology to create a more predictable compliance framework, a report said … Read more

HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan To Retire In October 2026, Decides Against Seeking Reappointment

New Delhi: HDFC Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sashidhar Jagdishan has decided not to seek reappointment as the lender’s MD & CEO and will retire from the bank on October 26, 2026, the bank said in an exchange filing on Saturday. Jagdishan conveyed his decision to the bank on August 29, following which the … Read more

FPIs Invest ₹30,918 Crore In August, Remain Net Buyers For Second Straight Month

Mumbai:  remained net buyers of Indian equities for the second consecutive month, purchasing shares worth Rs 30,918 crore in August up to August 29. Of the total investment, Rs 18,790 crore came through stock exchanges, while Rs 12,128 crore was routed through the ‘primary market and others’ category. What Is Driving FPI Inflows? The return … Read more

Top 7 Firms Lose ₹1.13 Lakh Crore In Mcap, Airtel & Reliance Take Biggest Hit

New Delhi: The combined market capitalisation of seven of India’s 10 most-valued companies fell by ₹1.13 lakh crore last week, tracking weakness in the broader equity market. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries suffered the biggest erosion in valuation. Markets Remain Under Pressure During the week, the BSE Sensex declined 276.32 points, or 0.35 per cent. The … Read more

India-Uzbekistan ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

PM Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks in Tashkent, elevating their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and announcing arrangements for long-term uranium supply and a new Coordination Council. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held delegation-level talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace in Tashkent, where he praised … Read more

Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031: VP to launch plan in Lakshadweep

The Department of Fisheries is holding an outreach program in Lakshadweep on August 31. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will release the ‘Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031’ Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development at the event. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, is organising an Outreach Programme of … Read more

‘Proud Father’ Daboo Malik defends son Amaal over ‘Awarapan 2’ row

Daboo Malik posted an emotional message for son Amaal Mallik after ‘Awarapan 2’s success, calling himself a ‘Proud Father’. He addressed the negativity Amaal faced, who had alleged a ‘paid PR campaign’ against his work on the film’s music. Daboo Malik’s ‘Proud Father’ Message Daboo Malik has shared an emotional message for his son, music … Read more

NIA court convicts man in ISIS terror conspiracy, sentences to 7 years

An NIA Special Court sentenced Syed Fasiur Rehaman to 7 years rigorous imprisonment in the Al-Hind ISIS terror case. The conspiracy aimed to establish an ISIS province and involved plans for targeted killings to incite communal riots in Bengaluru. A Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted accused Syed Fasiur Rehaman in … Read more