The GST Council’s decision to slash tax rates on everyday essentials and personal-use products ahead of the festive season is expected to revive domestic consumption, lift rural demand, and strengthen growth in the FMCG sector, industry leaders said on Thursday.According to news agency PTI, FMCG companies plan to pass on the benefits to consumers either…
India’s higher education landscape has long been marked by competition, aspiration, and the pursuit of academic excellence. With the Ministry of Education officially releasing the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, students, parents, and educators now have a clear view of the institutions leading the charge in shaping India’s academic future. This year, Hindu College…
BENGALURU: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Bengaluru, Thursday launched a fresh research call, supported by the UK’s Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF), to develop solutions addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment. “The initiative, C-CAMP Programme on AMR in the Environment (2025–26), “Call #2”, offers up to £170,000 (around Rs 2 crore)…
Top 6 degrees for a future-proof career in the age of AI: Skills that robots can’t replace (Image: Pexels) In the rapidly evolving job market shaped by AI, selecting a degree that emphasizes unique human skills is no longer optional – it is essential. Future‑proofing your career that AI cannot replace means opting for a…
CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI image) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that the BJP-led Union government has “sold the prestige” of India to foreign powers. She claimed that the Centre is at times “begging before the United States, and at times before China.“Speaking in the state assembly during a discussion…
Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front and scored a century when his side was 10/2 in their first innings in the Duleep Trophy semifinal vs Central Zone (Image via X/@ShuhidAufridi) Ruturaj Gaikwad’s resurgence with the bat has come at just the right time, with the batter reminding both fans and selectors of his ability after…
North Central Railways announces 1,800 CCTV-equipped coaches; enabled with advanced surveillance (Pic credit: ANI) In a major push for passenger safety, the North Central Railway (NCR) has announced plans to install CCTV cameras in all passenger coaches across its Prayagraj, Jhansi and Agra divisions. The surveillance project will bring 895 modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB)…
Djed Spence is set to be the first Muslim to play for England (Images via Getty Images) Tottenham Hotspur fullback Djed Spence has been named in the England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, marking his maiden senior call-up. The 25-year-old could also make history by becoming the first openly…
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Thursday moved Supreme Court challenging a federal court’s ruling that US president is not authorised to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign import. In the appeal submitted to the apex court, Trump justified the sweeping tariffs imposed on India and said that it was a crucial aspect for his…
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday announced the most extensive revamp of the indirect tax system since its rollout in 2017.The reform introduces a simplified two-slab structure of 5% and 18%, alongside a new 40% slab for luxury and sin goods.The new rates, except for…
