At a trade conclave in Srinagar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India may reduce GST on handicrafts from 12% to 5% to support artisans. He also emphasized continuing apple imports despite growers’ concerns, to ensure affordability for 140 crore consumers. The government aims to boost exports, support cold chains, and balance farmer and consumer interests.
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At a trade conclave in Srinagar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India may reduce GST on handicrafts from 12% to 5% to support artisans. He also emphasized continuing apple imports despite growers’ concerns, to ensure affordability for 140 crore consumers. The government aims to boost exports, support cold chains, and balance farmer and consumer interests.
Ahead of the July 9 expiry of a 90-day tariff freeze, former US President Donald Trump said 12 countries will receive tariff letters starting Monday. These letters will detail new reciprocal tariffs, some reportedly as high as 70%, and take effect from August 1, 2025. The announcement comes as India and the US struggle to
Ahead of the July 9 expiry of a 90-day tariff freeze, former US President Donald Trump said 12 countries will receive tariff letters starting Monday. These letters will detail new reciprocal tariffs, some reportedly as high as 70%, and take effect from August 1, 2025. The announcement comes as India and the US struggle to
141In 1793, Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement system in Bengal under British rule. The system fixed land revenue permanently and gave zamindars ownership rights. Though aimed at ensuring stable income for the British East India Company, it had far-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and Indian society. The system later expanded to Bihar, Odisha, Madras,
In 1793, Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement system in Bengal under British rule. The system fixed land revenue permanently and gave zamindars ownership rights. Though aimed at ensuring stable income for the British East India Company, it had far-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and Indian society. The system later expanded to Bihar, Odisha, Madras,
India has informed the World Trade Organisation (WTO) it will impose retaliatory duties on select US products. This follows the US’s 25% hike on car and auto part imports from May 3. India argues the move violates global trade norms and affects nearly $2.9 billion in Indian exports annually. The counteraction may take effect 30
India has informed the World Trade Organisation (WTO) it will impose retaliatory duties on select US products. This follows the US’s 25% hike on car and auto part imports from May 3. India argues the move violates global trade norms and affects nearly $2.9 billion in Indian exports annually. The counteraction may take effect 30
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revised toll rates on certain national highway segments. Starting now, users will pay up to 50% less on stretches with structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated roads. The change applies nationwide and aims to make travel cheaper and boost highway use. BulletsIn Toll slashed by up
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revised toll rates on certain national highway segments. Starting now, users will pay up to 50% less on stretches with structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated roads. The change applies nationwide and aims to make travel cheaper and boost highway use. BulletsIn Toll slashed by up
Linguistic debates are intensifying in India ahead of elections. Leaders across the political spectrum are invoking language-based pride. However, critics say these battles mask deeper political voids. Ironically, leaders opposing English or Hindi send their own children to English-medium or foreign institutions. The public, especially youth, continue to view English and Hindi as tools for
Linguistic debates are intensifying in India ahead of elections. Leaders across the political spectrum are invoking language-based pride. However, critics say these battles mask deeper political voids. Ironically, leaders opposing English or Hindi send their own children to English-medium or foreign institutions. The public, especially youth, continue to view English and Hindi as tools for
Indian scientists from Bengaluru and Aligarh Muslim University have developed a new lanthanum-doped silver niobate (La-AgNbO₃) material. This breakthrough, published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, enhances energy storage performance in supercapacitors. The innovation supports faster charging, high efficiency, and better sustainability in energy systems. BulletsIn New La-doped AgNbO₃ material developed by Indian researchers
Indian scientists from Bengaluru and Aligarh Muslim University have developed a new lanthanum-doped silver niobate (La-AgNbO₃) material. This breakthrough, published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, enhances energy storage performance in supercapacitors. The innovation supports faster charging, high efficiency, and better sustainability in energy systems. BulletsIn New La-doped AgNbO₃ material developed by Indian researchers
India is closely watching a proposed US bill that could impose a 500% tariff on imports from nations buying Russian oil. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his July 2 US visit, said India has conveyed its energy and security concerns to US lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill, if passed, could affect India’s
India is closely watching a proposed US bill that could impose a 500% tariff on imports from nations buying Russian oil. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his July 2 US visit, said India has conveyed its energy and security concerns to US lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill, if passed, could affect India’s
India and the United States will soon sign a new 10-year defence partnership agreement. This was confirmed after a phone call between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on July 1. The move aims to strengthen strategic cooperation, arms sales, and industrial ties amid growing regional and global challenges. BulletsIn
India and the United States will soon sign a new 10-year defence partnership agreement. This was confirmed after a phone call between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on July 1. The move aims to strengthen strategic cooperation, arms sales, and industrial ties amid growing regional and global challenges. BulletsIn
1.2KThe Union Cabinet approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme on July 1, 2025. Announced in Budget 2024–25, it aims to generate over 3.5 crore formal jobs by July 2027. With ₹1 lakh crore outlay, the scheme promotes job creation, especially in manufacturing, while strengthening social security for new workers. BulletsIn ₹1 lakh crore ELI
The Union Cabinet approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme on July 1, 2025. Announced in Budget 2024–25, it aims to generate over 3.5 crore formal jobs by July 2027. With ₹1 lakh crore outlay, the scheme promotes job creation, especially in manufacturing, while strengthening social security for new workers. BulletsIn ₹1 lakh crore ELI
