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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly criticized the opposition, accusing them of misleading the public regarding GST reforms. She asserted that the initial GST structure was a collective decision by the Empowered Committee, including Congress members. Sitharaman dismissed claims that PM Modi undermined the GST Council and emphasized his commitment to pro-people reforms. NEW DELHI:…

Vijay Mallya (left), Nirav Modi (File photo) NEW DELHI: A delegation from Britain’s crown prosecution service (CPS) recently inspected Tihar Jail in New Delhi, as part of India’s efforts to convince UK courts to clear the extradition of fugitives wanted on financial and criminal charges, reported news agency ANI.According to people familiar with the matter,…

Priyanka Chaturvedi (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday flagged the gap between Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s call to respect women police officers and the conduct of his party’s MLC Amol Mitkari.In a post on X, she questioned, “Who drafted Ajit Pawar ji’s X post, is he even aware…

Remembering Ken Dryden, a true hockey legend (Image via: Getty Images) Ken Dryden, the legendary goaltender who defined an era for the Montreal Canadiens, has passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. A Hall of Fame icon, Dryden backstopped the Canadiens to six Stanley Cup championships during the 1970s, etching…

Jasprit Bumrah in nets (BCCI | X) India’s national cricket team conducted their final practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday, preparing for their Asia Cup title defense. The defending champions engaged in comprehensive training ahead of their opening match against UAE on September 10, followed by matches against Pakistan and Oman.The…

PM Modi and US President Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday responded to US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks describing him as a “great Prime Minister” and a “friend.” PM Modi said he “deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate” Trump’s sentiments.The exchange between the two leaders comes at a time…

Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Carlos Alcaraz demonstrated his youthful energy and innovative play style to overcome Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the US Open semifinals on Friday. The victory secured his place in his third consecutive Grand Slam final.Djokovic, feeling exhausted by the end, acknowledged his physical limitations. The…

NEW DELHI: Calling the latest round of GST rate cuts a “historic & transformational step” that will reduce consumer burden and boost demand, govt Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress, accusing it of leaving behind a “high-taxation, fragile economy” and “failing to build consensus” on reforms during its decade in office.Union minister Piyush Goyal…

US president Donald Trump said on Friday he will always be friends with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling India-US relations a “very special relationship” and adding that there is “nothing to worry about” in the ties between the two countries. However, Trump also expressed concern over some of Modi’s current actions. He told ANI, “I…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium system, under criticism for its opaqueness, faces an uncomfortable question as a new PIL challenged the quota for minority communities in the selection of persons for appointment as judges of the HCs on the ground that it ran counter to the cardinal constitutional principle of ‘secularism’.Though the SC collegium…