Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is focused on reducing tax litigation through structural reforms rather than just managing it. She urged industry to provide quantified, workable alternative proposals for policy changes. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the central government has focused its structural tax reforms on fundamentally reducing tax litigation … Read more
Indian trap shooter Kynan Chenai is looking forward to the Asian Games 2026, calling it an ‘interesting’ challenge. He expects weather to play a role but is confident in the No. 1 ranked Indian rifle and pistol squad to deliver on the big stage. Indian trap shooter Kynan Chenai is eagerly anticipating the Asian Games … Read more
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Centre to scrap the new Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000. He warned that merchants would likely pass the fee on to consumers, leading to higher prices and a burden on the public. Following the introduction of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large-value UPI … Read more
Delhi weather today, September 17: Moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected, with winds reaching 50-60 kmph. The maximum temperature may touch 31°C, while the minimum is likely to be 24°C. According to the Meteorological Department, Delhi is predicted to witness uncertain weather conditions on September 17, with rain and storm warnings being issued … Read more
EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal says India must end population control as a state policy objective. Citing a new report, he notes that the country’s fertility rate is well below replacement level and family planning policies must be realigned. India should move away from population control as an objective of state policy and realign its family … Read more
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao stated there will be no alliance with the BJP for the 2028 Telangana Assembly elections. During a lecture, he also discussed the BRS’s conditional support for the delimitation bill and spoke on Telangana’s growth. Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President and MLA KT Rama Rao (KTR) asserted that “there … Read more
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw wished PM Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his dedication. In Varanasi, the ‘Modi’s GenZ Blood Squad’ organised a blood donation camp, where youth hailed the PM as ‘OG’ and ‘GOAT’. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, extended warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister … Read more
‘Chip War’ author Chris Miller advises India’s Semicon 2.0 strategy to focus beyond chip fabrication on areas like design and advanced packaging. He highlighted India’s design strengths and the opportunities created by the AI boom. India’s Semicon 2.0 strategy should look beyond chip fabrication and focus on areas including chip design, equipment and advanced packaging … Read more
Kerala govt is tackling the power crisis by approaching 7 states and the Nuclear Power Corp to buy electricity, CM VD Satheesan said. Talks with NTPC are ongoing. A long-term policy focusing on renewable energy is also being planned. Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday stated that the state government is taking active measures … Read more
AST SpaceMobile has not formally delayed BlueBirds 14-16, but it has yet to announce their shipment, Cape Canaveral arrival, or launch date. Stocktwits sentiment stayed bearish, and weekly message volume fell 5%, though several retail investors defended AST’s “long game.” The company shifted its target of 45 satellites in orbit from year-end 2026 to early … Read more