India's August GST collections near ₹2 lakh crore, up 14.8% YoY
India's GST collections in August 2026 reached ₹1,99,853 crore, marking a 14.8% YoY increase despite higher refunds, reflecting economic resilience.
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South Asia
Delhi Traffic Alert: Janmashtami Shobha Yatra to Block DBG & Ajmal Khan Roads (1‑7 PM)
Delhi Traffic Police advise avoiding DBG and Ajmal Khan Roads from 1‑7 pm on Sept 1 for the Janmashtami Shobha Yatra. Plan alternate routes and allow travel time.
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CJP news LIVE updates: Key SC hearing on quashing FIRs expected today; CJI says ‘no defects please’
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday quashed all First Information Reports registered against students who participated in nationwide protests led by the Cockr...
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‘Must dismantle terror ecosystem’: Modi's message to SCO members, Pakistan among them
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to dismantle the global “terrorism ecosystem,” singling...
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Teen girl gang-raped in moving car in Bihar; two arrested, one sought
Two accused arrested for gangraping a 15-year-old girl inside a moving car in Bihar's Aurangabad district. Police search for the third culprit.
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Jaipur Literature Festival to celebrate 20th edition in January 2027
The Jaipur Literature Festival will celebrate its landmark 20th edition from January 14 to 18 at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Supported by the Govern...
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Sold home jointly owned with wife? Here's how you can claim 100% LTCG benefit
The Income Tax Department has clarified the procedure for claiming 100% long-term capital gains (LTCG) exemption on the sale of a jointly owned residential prop...
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HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan to Retire in 2026, Moody’s Sees Transition Risk
HDFC Bank’s CEO will step down in October 2026, creating unexpected succession risk. Moody’s notes strong franchise but warns of uncertainty while investors weigh internal and external candidates.
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U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation: White House
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed on August 31, 2026, amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete...
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Trump Threatens 'Hard' Strike on Iran After Fresh Clashes in Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens severe retaliation after Iran and the U.S. exchange fire near the Strait of Hormuz, raising regional tensions. Latest updates on military strikes and diplomatic efforts.
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How IITs and IISc are redefining medical education in India
India's premier engineering and research institutions are launching medical degrees and super-specialty hospitals, marking a major transformation in medica...
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Trump says Iran is a ‘failing nation’ as he claims Strait of Hormuz blockade is hitting Tehran hard
President Donald Trump has renewed criticism of Iran, describing the country as a “failing nation” as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global...
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