In a landmark decision, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a major reform in India’s indirect tax system. The existing four-slab structure of 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% has now been replaced by a simplified two-slab system of 5% and 18%, along with a special 40% slab for select luxury and sin […]
When the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, the world was given 15 years to achieve 17 ambitious targets for human development. Now, with less than five years to go, India faces a sobering reality. Despite making progress—advancing 7.6 points since 2015—the country is projected to reach the SDGs only by […]
From August 25, India joined nearly 25 countries—including major economies like the UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, and others—in temporarily suspending most parcel shipments to the United States. The decision stems from confusion and operational challenges following a major shift in U.S. import tariff policy. 📦 What Just Changed? The Trump administration, through an executive order […]
Art has always been a language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. This spirit of connection comes alive at Singart, an ongoing exhibition at Forum Art Gallery, Chennai, which celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties between India and Singapore. Organised as part of Singa60 by Hindu Tamil Thisai, in collaboration with The Hindu and Business […]
India is fast emerging as a global hub for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) skills. According to Coursera, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms, over 2.6 million enrolments in GenAI-related courses have been recorded in 2025 alone—averaging one enrolment every 30 seconds. India: Coursera’s Second-Largest Market With 29 million registered learners, India stands as […]
India and Germany continue to deepen their longstanding strategic partnership. On August 5, 2025, Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with German Member of Parliament Mr. Jurgen Hardt in New Delhi to discuss growing bilateral cooperation and review current global developments. Following the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar shared his appreciation in a post on […]
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that Shailesh Jejurikar will succeed Jon Moeller as CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Jejurikar, currently serving as P&G’s Chief Operating Officer, will be the first Indian and Asian to lead the 187-year-old consumer goods giant. Moeller will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Leadership Transition Amid Global Challenges […]
In a significant breakthrough, three Pakistani terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam massacre were killed during ‘Operation Mahadev’, confirmed Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament. The operation took place on the outskirts of Srinagar, bringing closure to one of the most horrifying terror attacks in recent years. Identifying the Terrorists The three terrorists—Suleiman, Afghan, and […]
India’s medical tourism sector is witnessing a remarkable transformation, largely fueled by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) seeking affordable and high-quality healthcare in their home country. Recent reports indicate a 150% year-on-year increase in the number of NRIs purchasing health insurance in India, highlighting a strong correlation between medical tourism and insurance adoption. Why NRIs Are Flocking […]
Hyderabad, August 25, 2025: The 14th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025, powered by IDFC FIRST Bank, witnessed a historic turnout with 28,300 runners, marking it as one of India’s largest and most celebrated community sporting events. The marathon, held on Sunday, featured three race categories—Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K—all concluding at Gachibowli, […]
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