Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Centre has circulated the draft of the next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms among states and urged their cooperation to implement the proposal before Diwali.He said the reforms in GST would “benefit poor and middle-class people, as well as small and big businesses.” Addressing an event…
Walk down any supermarket aisle or scroll through wellness influencers’ feeds, and find alkaline water marketed as a miracle drink.Alkaline water with promises ranging from boosting energy and slowing aging to preventing serious diseases like cancer, isbecome a billion-dollar industry. The selling point? Its high pH level, which brands claim helps “neutralize” acidity in the…
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan (Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images) Pakistan have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup T20 tournament in the UAE and the preceding tri-series in Sharjah, with head coach Mike Hesson expressing confidence in a “highly competitive” group that blends youth with experience.Significantly, the selectors have opted to leave…
Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said that India’s logistics cost will come down to single digits by the end of 2026, making the country more competitive in global trade.“I want to assure the Prime Minister and all of you that before the end of 2026, the logistics cost of our…
In advanced kidney disease, the body retains fluid which leads to swelling, while also causing neck veins to become affected. When heart and kidney systems face challenges, veins in the neck become noticeable through enlargement or bulging. Excessive fluid in the body creates blood vessel pressure elevation, which leads to this condition known as jugular…
Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates after teammate Riccardo Calafiori (2L) scored their team’s first goal. (Getty Images) Arsenal kicked off their Premier League campaign with a statement win, grinding out a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. In a clash billed as the marquee fixture of the opening round, Riccardo Calafiori’s…
The June quarter turned out to be a muted one for India’s leading paint makers, as the early arrival of the monsoon and aggressive pricing by new entrants ate into their growth. Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Kansai Nerolac Paints and Akzo Nobel India all reported subdued numbers, though sequential improvement was visible in urban markets…
