Maharashtra cuts ATF VAT to 7% from 18% amid West Asia crisis to ease airfare pressure
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Maharashtra cuts ATF VAT to 7% from 18% amid West Asia crisis to ease airfare pressure
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): The Maharashtra government has reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 18% to 7%, a move expected to provide relief to airlines and passengers amid rising operational costs due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.The reduction came into eff»»»
SEC settles case against Indian billionaire Adani
CrimeUnited States of AmericaSEC settles case against Indian billionaire Adani Mahima Kapoor with Reuters, AP, AFPThe US government will settle a lawsuit filed against Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, for hiding an alleged bribery scheme. It's just one of the cases Adani faces in US»»»
Govt aims to reduce heat wave-linked deaths: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a significant government goal. India is actively working to eliminate deaths caused by heat waves. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for disaster risk reduction. The focus is on leveraging forecasting and meteorological data to»»»
Canadian Literature Festival showcases India, featuring over 125 authors, poets, screenwriters
Toronto: The second edition of Canadian Literature Festival (CLF) is showcasing India as its partner country, with sessions spanning seven languages. The festival which had its inaugural edition in 2025, is being held at venues in Toronto and Mississauga. It began on Wednesday and will conclude on »»»
India Raises Customs Duties on Gold and Silver to Curb Imports and Support Rupee
In an effort to contain increasing pressure on foreign exchange reserves and support the stability of the rupee, India has taken a sharp step towards restricting imports of precious metals by raising customs duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6%. This shift reflects a clear priority to preserve »»»
India Hikes Gold and Silver Import Duty to 15% to Support Falling Rupee, Curb Demand
NEW DELHI, May 13: India has sharply increased import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, effective Wednesday (May 13, 2026), in a move aimed at curbing rising demand for precious metals, narrowing its widening trade deficit, and supporting the rupee, which has been under pressure near record»»»
Indian PM cut down on vehicles to save fuel
New Delhi, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed his office to halve the number of vehicles in his convoy in order to save fuel, and also requisitioned for replacing them with electric vehicles, local media reported Wednesday. The development assumed significance in the aftermath »»»
Bengal chief secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal orders crackdown on illegal toll booths in Bengal | India News - The Times of India
Manoj Kumar Agarwal NEW DELHI: The newly formed BJP-led West Bengal government under chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday launched a crackdown on illegal toll booths and unauthorised drop gates operating across the state.The directive was issued by chief secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal, whose»»»
Modi urges Indians to pause gold purchases to protect rupee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is urging Indians to refrain from buying gold for a year to protect foreign exchange reserves, stoking fears that tariff hikes to curb imports of the metal may be in the offing, sending shares of jewelry retailers tumbling. The Iran war has sent oil prices surging a»»»
India approves two semiconductor projects worth US$414 million
India’s chip market is projected to reach between US$100 billion and US$110 billion by 2030. (Pixabay pic) NEW DELHI: India said it had approved two new semiconductor projects worth US$414 million, as the government accelerates efforts to establish the country as a global electronics powerhouse. Th»»»
Cabinet approves expansion of SC judges to 37 from 34
Add TNIE As A Trusted Source NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday decided to increase the strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. In a statement, the government said, “The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, h ... »»»
Korea’s regional universities, Indian IITs to expand academic ties
President Lee Jae Myung (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference in New Delhi on Monday during Lee’s state visit to India, announcing a joint strategic vision for bilateral cooperation. (Yonhap) South Korea and India are set to deepen academic ties through a new »»»
IFFCO initiates nation-wide integrated nano fertilizer awareness
IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited), India’s largest fertilizer cooperative, has formally launched the IFFCO Nano Urvarak Jagrukta Maha Abhiyaan — a comprehensive Integrated nationwide awareness campaign to drive adoption of nano fertilizers among Indian farmers. The launch event »»»
India moves closer to nuclear fuel self-reliance
NEW DELHI, April 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - India has moved closer to producing its own nuclear fuel after a domestic-designed reactor began a controlled nuclear reaction, an important step before it can start generating power. Energy-hungry India, the world's most populous country and third-largest emitt»»»
India opens second international airport in New Delhi
India opened a second international airport in the capital New Delhi on Saturday, as part of the country’s rapid push to expand its air industry. The Noida International Airport is 75 kilometres from the city, and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential to g»»»
WorldIndia opens 2nd international airport in capital
NEW DELHI: India opened a second international airport in the capital New Delhi on Saturday, as part of the country’s rapid push to expand its air industry. The Noida International Airport is 75 kilometers (45 miles) from the city, and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, w»»»
India opens second international airport in capital
NEW DELHI - India opened a second international airport in the capital New Delhi on March 28, as part of the country’s rapid push to expand its air industry. The Noida International Airport is 75km from the city, and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential t»»»
India opens second international airport in capital New Delhi
NEW DELHI: India opened a second international airport in the capital New Delhi on Saturday (Mar 28), as part of the country's rapid push to expand its air industry. The Noida International Airport is 75km from the city, and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the pot»»»
PM Modi briefed by LuLu’s Yusuffali as food supplies to GCC continue from India
NEW DELHI: India continues to play a crucial role in ensuring stable and uninterrupted supply of food products to GCC countries. Prime Minister HE Narendra Modi was briefed by Chairman of LuLu Group Yusuffali MA, on a series of initiatives being undertaken to maintain supply continuity during the c»»»
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