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GST Council cuts tax on jaggery; rationalises late fee on delayed returns

Headed by Union Finance Minister, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council comprises finance ministers of states and UTs (with legislature)

Violence due to terrorism, insurgency, left-wing extremism down 80%: Shah

The country has seen an 80% reduction in violence from terrorism in Kashmir, insurgency in the Northeast and left-wing extremism under the Narendra Modi government, said Union home minister Amit Shah

Ban on non-electric 2-wheeler registration in Chandigarh put buyers in fix

Hundreds of customers are in a fix due to the Chandigarh administration's policy of stopping registration of petrol-powered two-wheelers for the rest of the 2022-23 fiscal, according to sources

Future Enterprises defaults on Rs 12.75-crore interest payment on NCDs

Debt-ridden Future Enterprises Ltd (FEL) has defaulted on the payment of interest of Rs 12.75 crore on two non-convertible debentures (NCDs)

Border-Gavaskar trophy: India bowled out for 262, trail Australia by a run

All-rounders Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin added 114 runs before Australia bowled out India for 262 on day two of the second Test here on Saturday

Delhi LG gives nod to convene MCD House, hold mayoral poll on February 22

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given his nod to convene the municipal House on February 22 to hold the election for the post of mayor, Raj Niwas officials said on Saturday

New 3D-printed superalloy could cut carbon emissions in power plants: Study

Researchers have shown that a new 3D-printed superalloy could help power plants generate more electricity while producing less carbon, according to a new study

'4G/5G tech stack ready, India to be major telecom tech exporter in 3 yrs'

India has proven its mettle with its indigenous 4G/5G technology stack which is "now ready" and the country is poised to emerge as a major telecom technology exporter, Ashwini Vaishnaw said

Two dead, 19 injured as bus plunges into gorge in J&K's Reasi district

Two people were killed and 19 others injured when a bus carrying pilgrims to Shiv Khori temple skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge in Reasi district here on Sunday, officials said.

AAP says LG supported BJP in delaying mayor polls, demands his resignation

Aam Aadmi Party staged a protest outside the Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's house here demanding his resignation for allegedly supporting "BJP's hooliganism" and delaying the mayoral polls

Redact name of sexual assault victim from order: SC tells Madras HC

The Supreme Court has directed the Madras High Court to redact the name of a sexual assault victim from its order

FCI to offer 1.17 MT wheat to bulk consumers in 3rd e-auction on Feb 22

Bidders, who have registered themselves on the e-portal of M-Junction by 10 pm on February 17, will be allowed to participate in the e-auction on February 22

Ramesh Bais takes oath as 22nd Governor of Maharashtra, replaces Koshyari

Bais was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Acting Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court S V Gangapurwala at the Raj Bhavan here

CM Kejriwal recommends LG to hold Delhi mayoral election on Feb 22

In a shot in the arm for the ruling AAP, the apex court on Friday also held that members nominated by the LG to the MCD cannot vote to elect the mayor

Ind vs Aus, Day 2: Lyon takes five-wicket haul as India reach 179/7 at tea

Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin were batting on 28 and 11 respectively when tea was taken

India reports 116 new Coronavirus cases, active tally rises to 1,867

With this, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased to 4.46 crore (4,46,84,775). The death toll stands at 5,30,757, the data updated at 8 am stated

Kedarnath in upper Garhwal Himalayas to open for devotees on April 25

The gates of the Himalayan temple will be thrown open to devotees at 6.20 am on April 25, Badrinath-Kedarnath Mandir Samiti sources said

NIA carries out searches at 7 locations in Rajasthan in PFI conspiracy case

During the searches, the official said, digital devices, an airgun, sharp weapons and incriminating documents were seized

Billionaire George Soros old, rich, opinionated and dangerous: Jaishankar

Billionaire investor George Soros is old, rich, opinionated, and dangerous and invests resources in shaping narratives, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said.

12 cheetahs from S Africa released into enclosures at Kuno National Park

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister for Environment and Forests Bhupender Yadav released these felines into the quarantine bomas after they were transported to the KNP from Gwalior around noon