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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed a fresh set of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms approved by the GST Council, saying the proposed changes will simplify compliance, improve transparency and make the tax system more taxpayer friendly. The recommendations were approved at the 57th GST Council meeting held in New Delhi on October 8, 2026. The reforms cover enforcement, prosecution, penalties, notices, refunds, registration, returns and litigation, with a focus on reducing the compliance burden on businesses and taxpayers. In a post on X, Modi said the removal of arrest provisions, greater decriminalisation and simpler procedures would…

New Delhi: Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc are set to march towards Rashtrapati Bhavan on the fourth day of their protests over alleged electoral irregularities, intensifying their campaign against what they describe as “vote chori”. The opposition plans to assemble at Parliament House before submitting a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has emerged as a prominent face of the demonstrations, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The proposed march is expected to begin from the Central Hall, with opposition…

New Delhi: Elon Musk has questioned why Starlink has not yet received final approval to launch its satellite internet services in India, despite what he describes as five years of compliance with Indian laws and regulatory requirements. The SpaceX chief also raised questions about the influence of billionaire Mukesh Ambani amid an ongoing dispute over the company’s entry into the Indian market. In a post on X, Musk claimed that Starlink had complied with every government requirement and questioned the continued delay in obtaining a licence. He also asked whether Ambani was the “real boss” of India, intensifying the public…

New Delhi: The Indian government will release a consultation paper on artificial intelligence (AI) within a month, inviting public feedback on the technology’s growing impact and the need for appropriate safeguards. Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the proposed framework would focus on safety, a human first approach, skill development and ensuring that no section of society is left behind. The announcement came during the launch of a report by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the World Bank examining the potential of artificial intelligence. The consultation paper is expected to help shape future…

New Delhi: Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is reportedly considering a major restructuring of the country’s administrative map, with a proposal to divide its four existing provinces into a larger number of smaller units. The reported plan has triggered concerns that the move could consolidate military influence rather than improve governance. Pakistan currently has four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The proposed restructuring could create 12, 15 or potentially even 160 smaller administrative units, according to a report published by The Economist. Supporters of smaller administrative units could argue that the change would make governance more…

New Delhi: Delhi Police has denied permission to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing a short notice period, alleged violations of previous conditions and prevailing restrictions in the New Delhi area. The proposed demonstration was intended to demand accountability from the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The organisation had submitted an application seeking permission for the protest, but police authorities rejected the request after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the proposed gathering. Joint Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad explained that the application had been submitted at short notice. According to the prescribed…

New Delhi: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has explained the factors behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the national T20I team after a four year absence, highlighting the fast bowler’s consistent performances in the Indian Premier League and his international experience. Bhuvneshwar last represented India during the T20I series against New Zealand in November 2022. His impressive performances for Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the past two IPL seasons have strengthened his case for a national comeback. The experienced pacer claimed 45 wickets across the 2025 and 2026 IPL seasons, taking 17 wickets in 2025 and 28 in 2026. His contributions played…