India

Ladakh, which has long been demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule, witnessed a sudden escalation of violence on Sunday as protests turned deadly. At least four people were killed and more than 70 others injured after clashes broke out between demonstrators and security forces in Leh and Kargil districts. The administration responded…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again sharpened his attack on the government, calling unemployment the single biggest issue facing India’s youth and directly linking it to what he described as “vote chori” (vote theft). His remarks came during a public address, where he claimed that millions of young Indians feel betrayed by the government’s…

The long-awaited Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 has officially come into effect, bringing sweeping changes to how consumers and businesses engage with the Indian economy. The revised tax slabs have been welcomed by households and industry alike, as several essential and lifestyle items such as food, small cars, and televisions are now available at…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written an open letter to the people of India to mark the beginning of Navratri, using the occasion to emphasize economic reforms and cultural pride. In the letter, he hailed the recently launched “GST Bachat Utsav” as a step toward easing the burden on common citizens and pitched for a…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant GST rate cuts, lowering key slabs to 5% and 18%, in what is being described as one of the most consumer-friendly tax revisions in recent years. The decision, taken after deliberations in the GST Council meeting, is expected to bring relief to consumers and small businesses while boosting economic…