FM Sitharaman at press conference after GST Council meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back at opposition criticism over the government’s latest GST reforms, including raising the maximum tax slab from 28 per cent to 40 per cent. The increase, mainly on sin and luxury goods, had drawn jibes from the Congress, who dubbed…
Shikhar Dhawan (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to the controversial online betting app 1xBet.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!According to officials, the 39-year-old former India opener entered the ED’s central…
A man climbed an electric pole and cut power lines in a village, reportedly due to an uncanny reason. The incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media platforms, shows the individual ascending the pole with large pliers before proceeding to snap the wires, resulting in a complete power outage across the entire…
Tiger Shroff has largely built his career on films that appeal to audiences across age groups. But his upcoming release Baaghi 4 marks a shift. For the first time, the actor headlines an adults-only film — the ‘A’ rating granted due to its heavy dose of violence and gore. Interestingly, even with the restricted certificate,…
Amit Mishra in the middle. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) At the age of 42, Amit Mishra, the veteran leg-spinner, announced his retirement from professional cricket on Thursday after a 25-year career. He revealed his battle with depression after being sidelined for five years post his debut and expressed his desire for an earlier comeback.Mishra…
Dream11 has stepped away as Indian cricket’s title sponsor ever since regulations barred real money gaming. (Image: Adidas) Adidas has announced substantial discounts of up to 80% on Indian cricket team jerseys ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, reducing the price of official team merchandise from ₹5,999 to ₹1,199. This price reduction comes in the…
Your next plate of hilsa may well have its origins in Bharuch, Gujarat, rather than the usual fishing grounds of West Bengal or Bangladesh. According to ET, Bharuch has delivered a record 4,000 tonnes of hilsa across the country during July–August, at a time when imports from Bangladesh have yet to begin this year and…
Representative image (AI image) NEW DELHI: The GST Council on Wednesday approved a sharp hike in taxes on sin and luxury goods, creating a new 40 per cent slab for items such as tobacco, pan masala, aerated drinks and premium vehicles. The move marks a major restructuring of the indirect tax system, as the government…
The recent 56th GST Council meeting brought welcome news for TV lovers and the media industry alike. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that from September 22, all televisions larger than 32 inches will now attract just 18% GST instead of 28%. This makes premium LED, Smart, and 4K TVs far more affordable for Indian households…
File Pic: Asia Cup trophy (Pic credit: ACC) The Asia Cup, Asia’s premier continental cricket tournament, has seen several transformations since its inception in 1984. Traditionally played in the 50-over format, the event underwent a historic shift in 2016 when it was staged as a T20 International (T20I) competition for the first time.Go Beyond The…
