The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine whether e-commerce platforms should be liable for local body taxes. This comes after a plea from the Pune municipality against a ruling by the Bombay High Court that e-commerce platforms are not subject to such levies. The municipality claims it is losing significant revenue due...
Read MoreThe Indian men’s hockey team showed significant improvement in game awareness and tactics during the Asian Games. Despite the disappointment of finishing with a bronze in the previous edition, the team displayed caution and determination. Under head coach Craig Fulton, the team adapted well to his half-court and defend-to-win approach. The coach’s focus on...
Read MoreJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure that the state receives its royalties of Rs 1.36 lakh crore from nationalized mining companies. Soren emphasized the need for development projects and social welfare schemes in Naxal-hit districts. He also urged the Home Ministry to continue deploying central paramilitary...
Read MoreYashodhara Raje Scindia, a BJP leader in Madhya Pradesh, has announced that she will not contest elections from the Shivpuri Assembly seat. She expressed her gratitude to the people of Shivpuri and stated that it is time for the new generation to step forward. Yashodhara Raje Scindia had previously wished to not contest elections...
Read MoreThe number of daily dengue cases in Bihar remains high, with 358 new cases reported, bringing the total to 8,137 this year. Patna has the highest number of cases, followed by Saran, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, and Begusarai. Recovery time for patients this year is longer compared to previous years, with some taking up to two...
Read MoreIndia’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams are on track to reclaim their past glory at the Asian Games. Both teams dominated their opponents in the semifinals, with the women’s team defeating Nepal 61-17 and the men’s team defeating Pakistan 61-14. They will face Chinese Taipei and Iran, respectively, in the finals. The women’s team...
Read MoreIndia’s promise to prevent its airports from becoming graveyards for leased aircraft and engines has led to the Aviation Working Group (AWG) lifting its red flags for leasing planes to Indian carriers. The government estimates that leasing costs for Indian carriers could drop by $1.3 billion as a result.
Read MoreThe Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, has announced that the state will conduct a caste census similar to Bihar in order to develop targeted welfare programs. However, he stated that this can only happen if his party is re-elected. The decision is in line with the party’s Raipur declaration and comes after demands...
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