Nitin Agrawal of Oza Holdings highlights South Africa’s easing mining regulations and infrastructure privatization as significant opportunities for Indian businesses. Addressing a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry, Agrawal emphasized the potential for Indian companies to contribute to rail services, mineral beneficiation, and skills transfer, fostering a growing India-South Africa partnership in mining and…
The new tax regime, approved at the 56th meeting of the GST Council earlier this month, reduces the existing four-slab structure, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% to two primary slabs of 5% and 18%. The Union Government’s comprehensive overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), referred to as ‘GST 2.0’, came into effect on…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Union Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar are set to meet in New York during the UNGA session. Their discussions are expected to cover trade negotiations and the recent increase in H-1B visa fees implemented by the Trump administration. This meeting occurs alongside significant UN events, including commemorations and…
After US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas (around 9 million or 90 lakh Indian rupees) — to be paid by employers who sponsor technically skilled overseas staff into the US — Indians are the most worried group. And data can mostly tell you why. Read More…
India expects Saudi Arabia to take into consideration “mutual interests and sensitivities” in the bilateral strategic partnership, the external affairs ministry said on Friday in the context of the mutual defence agreement signed by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia that has significant ramifications for regional security. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…
A special NIA court in Jammu granted an additional 45-day remand for Bashir Ahmad Jothat and Parvaiz Ahmad, who were arrested on June 22 under UAPA for allegedly harbouring terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Crucial forensic, DNA and mobile data reports are still awaited. Read More…
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) revealed that audits using artificial intelligence and machine learning detected many fraudulent cases in state welfare and beneficiary schemes. Remote auditing tools helped expose misuse of funds and ineligible claims. The CAG plans to expand digital audits nationwide for greater accountability. Read More…
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh urged global powers to draw lessons from India’s Operation Sindoor, highlighting the importance of clear objectives and swift conflict termination once aims are achieved. He warned against prolonged wars, stressing that continuing beyond objectives drains resources and harms national readiness. Read More…
In a major push for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, PM Modi on Saturday urged citizens to decrease dependency on other nations while opting for Made in India products “Duniya mein koi hamara bada dushman nahi hai. Agar hamara koi dushman hai toh woh hai dusre deshon par hamari nirbharta…, he said while inaugurating the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’…
The US has linked India’s Russian oil imports to ongoing trade deal negotiations, a move considered unusual. During recent talks, the US team, led by Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch, raised concerns, while India sought the removal of additional tariffs on its Russian energy purchases. Read More…