MEETINGS
Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks Central govt's support for Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek support for the state's development. Naidu requested enhanced assistance if special category status cannot be granted. During his two-day visit to Delhi, he also discussed state-specific issues with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal.
PM Modi seen holding T20 WC trophy during meet with Team India; Here are visuals
Team India meets PM Modi after T20 World Cup win, survives Hurricane Beryl. Celebrations planned in Mumbai with open-top bus ride. Kohli's 76 leads to victory over South Africa. Bumrah awarded 'Player of the Tournament'.
EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on sidelines of SCO meeting in Astana
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the SCO Heads of State summit in Astana, exchanging views amid ongoing military standoff since 2020. They discussed disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and regional issues. Jaishankar, leading India's delegation, was welcomed by Kazakhstan's Deputy FM and visited Pushkin Park to honor Mahatma Gandhi. He thanked Kazakhstan for hosting the SCO Summit, emphasizing India's strategic ties and engagement in Central Asia. The summit aims to review SCO's activities and discuss multilateral cooperation and global issues.
GIFT Nifty signals a positive start for D-Street. Here's the trading setup for today's session
Indian equities surge with Nifty crossing 24300 and Sensex breaching 80000. Tech view sets 24900 as the next target. Dollar weakens, oil prices fall, and rupee settles lower. FII net long increases to Rs 3.78 lakh crore. DIIs buy shares worth Rs 924 crore.
Jaishankar meets UN chief and Belarusian, Tajikistan, Uzbek counterparts in Kazakhstan
During the SCO summit, Jaishankar engaged in talks with various member states including China, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan to enhance regional stability and cooperation, showcasing India's commitment to multilateral partnerships.
Russia starts energy supplies to Pakistan; Putin promises more after meeting with Pak PM Sharif
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed boosting bilateral trade and energy cooperation on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Astana on Wednesday (July 3). Putin confirmed the start of energy supplies to Paki...
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India pitches for strengthening quality standards for spices
India actively supports global food standards at the Codex Alimentarius Commission session in Rome, emphasizing quality in spices, vegetable oils, and water reuse. The country's commitment to food safety, recycled materials, and addressing global challenges like climate change is evident in its participation and championing of guidelines.
Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for Russia-China dominated SCO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan for regional security and defense talks, along with bilateral meetings with Chinese and Turkish leaders. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, set for July 3-4 in Astana, will address deepening cooperation among member countries. While Russia and China will dominate the discussions, leaders from several countries, including India, Iran, and Turkey, will attend. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is also expected. Putin plans bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. India's Prime Minister Modi will be represented by Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
AI Express decides to defer inquiries against cabin crew; next conciliation meeting on Aug 8
Air India Express cabin crew issues are discussed in conciliation meetings. BMS delegation meets Civil Aviation Minister to address support and salary concerns. Proposal for tri-party meeting involving AIX Connect is under consideration.
Bihar set to play important role in becoming growth engine of country: Bihar Minister Nitish Mishra
Bihar's government showcased the state's potential in textiles, IT, manufacturing, and tourism at an event in Kolkata. The efforts to attract investors and dispel negative perceptions aim to position Bihar as a key player in India's growth story. With upcoming events and roadshows, Bihar is gearing up to become a prominent investment destination, emphasizing its strengths in various sectors.
21-year-old Keralite splurges Rs 10 lakh on new car! Meet IAS aspirant who also runs a thriving coaching business
His YouTube channel, IAS Hub Malayalam, has attracted 2.1K subscribers. His audience comprises clerks, college teachers, IT professionals, chemical engineers, homemakers, and fellow college students. Chako was the only teacher aware of his side venture.
Nagarjuna meets specially abled fan pushed by security. Netizens question if it is just 'dikhawa'
Telugu superstar Nagarjuna faced criticism after a video went viral showing his bodyguard pushing aside a specially-abled fan at Mumbai airport. Nagarjuna apologized and later met the fan, hugging him and reassuring him it wasn't his fault. While some praised his gesture, others accused him of engaging in damage control. The incident sparked a debate on social media about celebrity accountability and the impact of viral backlash.
India’s ‘sin’ is govt’s bounty: GST cess may deliver Rs 70,000 cr bonanza
The Centre is anticipating a significant surplus of approximately Rs 70,000 crore from GST compensation cess collections, even after repaying loans taken during the Covid-19 period on behalf of states. This unexpected windfall is due to robust collections from sin goods like pan masala, cigarettes, and automobiles. Officials suggest that this surplus could allow for early loan repayments and still leave a substantial amount for other uses.
In Graphics: GST Council’s new steps to simplify tax processes
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Saturday, in its first meeting after the new government took charge at the Centre, announced several measures to ease tax compliance and provide tax certainty to industry. ET reviews the steps taken:
‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’: Meet Naezy, the rapper, who inspired Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster ‘Gully Boy’
Hip-hop artist Naved Shaikh, better known by his stage name Naezy, has made headlines as a contestant on the third season of ‘Bigg Boss OTT’. His ‘underdog’ story has drawn attention as an inspiring rags-to-riches tale. For those unfamiliar, the 2019 hit film ‘Gully Boy’, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, is said to be based on Naezy’s life. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, ‘Gully Boy’ was a major success, grossing over Rs 230 crore at the box office.
GST Council Meeting: Railway Platform tickets exempted from GST, biometric authentication push & other key decisions
At its 53rd meeting in New Delhi, the GST Council decided to implement nationwide biometric authentication to combat fake invoicing. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced retrospective amendments to input tax credit timelines under the CGST Act from July 2017. The meeting, the first since the new government took office, also addressed various operational issues and recommended uniform GST rates for milk cans and carton boxes.
Union Finance Minster Nirmala Sitharaman chairs pre-budget meeting with state finance ministers
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a pre-budget meeting with state and union territories finance ministers at Bharat Mandapam for suggestions on the upcoming Union Budget, after previously consulting with economists and industry experts. She is set to chair the 53rd GST Council Meeting to discuss tax rates, policy modifications, and administrative challenges, crucial for shaping India's indirect tax system. The agenda for the meeting is yet to be disclosed.
Reduce GST slabs, hike exemption threshold for firms with up to Rs 1.5 cr turnover: GTRI
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) proposed several reforms to enhance India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system on its 7th anniversary. Recommendations include raising the GST exemption limit to Rs 1.5 crore for firms (up from Rs 40 lakh), simplifying the tax structure by reducing slabs and eliminating state-wise registration requirements. GTRI highlighted GST's role as the world's largest indirect tax platform, with over 1.46 crore registrations.
Cabinet approves offshore wind energy projects in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu with total outlay of Rs 7,453 cr
The Union Cabinet approved India's first offshore wind energy projects with a capacity of 1 GW, divided equally between Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, at a total cost of Rs 7,453 crore. Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted this as a landmark decision, emphasizing the significant opportunity it represents for India's renewable energy sector.
Cabinet approves MSP for 14 kharif crops; here is the full list
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 14 kharif crops on Wednesday. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, highlighted the significance of these decisions for farmers' welfare as the kharif season approaches. Key increases include MSP for paddy by Rs 117 to Rs 2,300 per quintal, Nigerseed by Rs 983 per quintal,
'Bigg Boss OTT 3' first contestant revealed: Meet Chandrika Dixit aka the viral 'Vada Pav Girl' from Delhi
Chandrika Dixit, popularly known as the 'Vada Pav Girl,' has been announced as the first confirmed contestant for Bigg Boss OTT 3. The news was shared by JioCinema on their social media platforms. Chandrika gained fame through a viral video showcasing her vada pav stall in Delhi. The third season of the reality show, hosted by Anil Kapoor, will begin streaming on June 21.
Who is Saurabh Netravalkar? Meet techie, who engineered US’s victory over Pakistan cricket team at T20 World Cup
In a historic T20 World Cup upset, co-hosts USA defeated Babar Azam's Pakistan in a nail-biting Super Over on Thursday at the Grand Prairie Stadium. After the match ended in a tie, Netravalkar was entrusted with defending 18 runs in the one-over eliminator in Dallas. Against all odds, Netravalkar's calm demeanor and excellent bowling restricted Pakistan to 13 runs, securing a remarkable victory for the USA.
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