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22 Sep

Jaishankar to Meet US Secretary of State Rubio Amid Trade and Strategic Talks at UNGA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndo-Pacific security, Marco Rubio, Subramanyam Jaishankar, UNGA 2025, US-India trade

New York (Rajeev Sharma): India’s External Affairs Minister, Subramanyam Jaishankar, is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today at 11:00 am EDT (8:30 pm IST) in New York, according to the US State Department’s public agenda. The meeting is set on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where Jaishankar will hold multiple bilateral discussions with global leaders.The talks assume heightened importance as trade relations between the two nations face tension. Washington recently imposed hefty tariffs, including a 50% levy on key Indian exports, citing India’s ongoing energy trade with Russia. While New Delhi has…

22 Sep

GST 2.0 Rollout: Simpler Tax Regime Promises Savings for Households, Hits Luxury Goods

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingGST, India, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has entered a new phase of indirect taxation with the launch of GST 2.0, which takes effect nationwide from today. The overhaul replaces the earlier four-rate structure with a streamlined system that has just two regular slabs – 5% for essentials and 18% for most goods and services – along with a steep 40% levy on luxury and sin products. The government has pitched the reform as a consumer-friendly move that will ease compliance, reduce disputes, and ultimately bring down the cost of living. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing the transition as the start of…

22 Sep

U.S. Revokes Chabahar Port Sanctions Waiver

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsChabahar Port, India, US Sanctions

Toronto/New Delhi (Bureau)– The Trump administration has announced the revocation of the U.S. sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port, effective September 29, 2025. The waiver, initially granted in 2018, permitted India to invest $500 million in the Shahid Beheshti terminal, thereby securing strategic access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while circumventing Pakistan.The U.S. move exposes Indian operators to potential sanctions under the Iran Freedom and Counter Proliferation Act (IFCA). Analysts caution that this development may bolster China's influence in the region through Pakistan's Gwadar Port, part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).India now confronts a critical decision: comply with…

21 Sep

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Flags Off ‘Namo Yuva Run’ in Dehradun

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaFit India Movement, Namo Yuva Run, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Seva Pakhwada

Dehradun, September 21, 2025: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ at Ghantaghar on Sunday under the ongoing ‘Seva Pakhwada’ program. He also joined the participants for a stretch of the run, encouraging and motivating the youth with his presence.Dhami said the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ was more than a sports event, describing it as a symbol of energy, health, discipline, and patriotism among young people. He noted that such activities are giving new direction and wider public participation to the ‘Fit India Movement’ launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister urged the youth to…

21 Sep

PM Modi Live: PM Modi Launches GST Initiative to Ease Taxes and Strengthen Purchasing Power

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAtmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, GST reforms, GST Savings Festival, PM Modi

New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the rollout of India’s next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, calling it a “GST Savings Festival” designed to enhance consumer purchasing power and simplify business processes.Speaking to the nation, PM Modi highlighted that these reforms are a major step under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and will benefit people across all sections of society. He described it as a “double advantage” combining income tax exemption on earnings up to Rs 12 lakh with the new GST structure, aimed at making essential goods more affordable and boosting household savings.The Prime Minister emphasized that…

21 Sep

BJP alleges PM Modis mother abused at Tejaswi Yadavs rally, RJD refutes allegations

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National Times Bureau :- The BJP has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother was once again subjected to abuses in poll-bound Bihar, this time during RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s Bihar Adhikar Yatra. A video from the rally in the Mahua assembly segment, held on the final day of the Yatra, captured derogatory remarks against PM Modi’s mother, which the BJP later shared. Last month, a similar controversy broke out after expletives were used against her during Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Adhikar Yatra. That incident led the BJP to file an FIR and call for a statewide bandh, triggering clashes…

21 Sep

India, Canada Agree to Reset Ties with Focus on Security Cooperation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaAjit Doval, India-Canada relations, Nathalie Drouin, terrorism

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said India and Canada have agreed to work together on a “new chapter” in bilateral ties, with counter-terrorism and organised crime forming the core of their renewed cooperation.The statement came after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin in New Delhi for wide-ranging discussions. The two sides reviewed security cooperation, counter-terrorism efforts, and the challenge of transnational organised crime.New Delhi has often accused Canada of overlooking Khalistan separatist groups and their nexus with crime syndicates. Indian officials insist these networks not only push…

21 Sep

Partial solar eclipse to occur on September 21, but India will miss the spectacle; Where will it be visible?

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia2025, Solar Eclipse

National Times Bureau :- A partial solar eclipse is set to take place on September 21, in which the Moon will cover a portion of the Sun. However, this celestial event will not be visible from India. According to Space.com, the eclipse will begin at 1:29 pm EDT (10:59 pm IST) and reach its peak at 3:41 pm EDT (1:11 am IST), when the Moon will cover the largest part of the Sun. The eclipse is expected to end at 5:53 pm EDT (3:23 am IST). Where will it be visible? The partial solar eclipse will be observable across parts of…

21 Sep

PM Modi’s Nationwide Address Scheduled for 5 PM

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGST 2.0, H-1B visa, India, PM Modi, trade reforms, US

New Delhi, September 21, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 5 pm today, focusing on significant economic and global developments, including the introduction of GST 2.0 and the recently announced changes to H-1B visa rules by the United States.Government sources suggest that the Prime Minister is likely to discuss how GST 2.0 will simplify the tax system, improve compliance, and enhance digital integration for businesses. The reforms are expected to facilitate smoother trade, strengthen revenue collection, and boost the overall economic environment ahead of the festive season.Alongside domestic economic updates, PM Modi may also address India’s…

21 Sep

$100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Applicants, White House Confirms

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump immigration policy, H-1B visa fee, U.S.-India relations

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma)— The White House on Saturday moved to dispel alarm after President Donald Trump signed an order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the charge is a one-time levy, applying only to new petitions and not retroactively.She stressed that existing H-1B visa holders will not be affected, whether they are already in the U.S. or temporarily abroad. “Those already on H-1B visas, including individuals travelling abroad, will not be asked to pay this amount upon re-entry,” Leavitt posted on X, adding that the change will come into force in…