Vasudha Mukherjee

Diwali shopping cart reimagined with GST relief on sweets, ACs and SUVs

GST 2.0: From mithai and jewellery to cars and consumer durables, here's what changes for Diwali buyers

Centre, Manipur govt ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups to restore peace

The Centre, Manipur government and Kuki-Zo groups have signed a Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement to restore peace, secure NH-2, and tighten oversight of armed groups in the state

Cheaper cement, lower costs: GST cuts could revive affordable housing

GST Council has cut cement tax to 18% and reduced rates on key building materials, easing costs for developers and homebuyers. Experts say the move could revive affordable housing, fuel jobs

Popcorn finally pops into one GST slab: Now 5% across the board

The GST Council has moved all popcorn varieties-salted, packaged, caramel-into the 5% slab, effective September 22, simplifying tax rules and cutting prices for consumers

TVs, ACs, dishwashers GST cut may brighten Diwali for consumer electronics

GST Council has reduced rates on TVs, ACs and dishwashers to 18% from 28% which may boost consumer demand ahead of Diwali

GST Council fast-tracks refunds under inverted duty structure: What to know

From Nov 1, firms facing an IDS will get 90% refunds upfront. Here's all you need to know about inverted duty structure & changes made during the 56th GST Council meet

Where does India's Vikram 32-bit microprocessor stand against global peers?

While India hails its first made-in-India space chip, global peers work on building 64-bit processors and even chips with built-in AI support

US firm Jane Street files case against Sebi's market manipulation charge

US trading firm Jane Street has filed an appeal before SAT against Sebi's allegations of market manipulation

Drones, stealth jets & 80k balloons: Inside China's largest military show

China staged its largest-ever military parade to mark 80 years since WWII victory, unveiling new anti-ship ballistic missiles, stealth jets, and tanks

Xi says world faces choice between 'peace or war' as Trump cries conspiracy

China stages its largest military parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un in attendance

KCR suspends daughter K Kavitha from BRS over violation of discipline

BRS president K Chandrashekar Rao suspended daughter K Kavitha from the party citing violation of discipline

boAt's parent firm Imagine Marketing secures Sebi approval for IPO

Imagine Marketing, parent company of boAt, has secured Sebi approval for its IPO through the pre-filing route, eyeing a $1.5 bn valuation

GST Council meet Sept 3-4: Rate cuts, rationalisation on the agenda

The 56th GST Council meeting on September 3-4 may decide on rate rationalisation, tax cuts on essentials, and compensation measures for states. All you need to know

What is Vikram 32-bit processor? India's first indigenous space chip

What is the Vikram 32-bit Processor: India unveiled the Vikram 3201, its first indigenous 32-bit processor for rockets and satellites, at Semicon India 2025. Built by Isro and SCL Chandigarh

Trump sidelined India to do family business with Pakistan: Ex-Biden adviser

Ex-Biden adviser Jake Sullivan accused Trump of undermining US-India ties to favour Pakistan for family business, warning of global trust erosion

India's fashion retailers face shortages as Bangladesh import curbs bite

Marks & Spencer, H&M, Zudio, and Lifestyle hit by delays after DGFT restricts garment imports to Kolkata, Nhava Sheva ports

Gurugram drowns in heavy rain, flooding; Delhi-NCR braces for more downpour

Gurugram orders work-from-home, online classes as Yamuna nears crossing danger mark in Delhi

Australia's anti-immigration group targets Indian migrants: What happened

Thousands marched in Australian cities under the 'March for Australia' banner; officials condemned the rallies as racist and neo-Nazi driven

'India, Russia stand shoulder to shoulder': PM Modi tells Putin at SCO meet

At SCO Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails ties with Moscow and calls for dialogue for peace in Ukraine

Brahmins profiteering off Indians: Trump adviser Navarro justifies tariffs

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro alleged Indian refiners profit from Russian crude, calling India a 'laundromat for the Kremlin'