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New Delhi: As India strives to become a more competitive player in the global market, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has issued a clarion call to industries: refrain from perennially demanding tax cuts. This appeal is rooted in the government’s need for funds to support welfare schemes for the underprivileged. Gadkari also emphasized the critical role of reducing logistics costs, currently at 14-16%, to enhance India’s international standing. Furthermore, he highlighted the industry’s pivotal role in job creation and economic growth, urging them to seize the opportunities of this “golden era.” In a recent address, Gadkari underscored the importance of balancing…

Mumbai: In a bold move to catapult Mumbai into the league of global economic giants, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has unveiled a comprehensive plan to transform the Mumbai Metropolitan Region into a premier growth hub. This ambitious vision aims to elevate the region’s economy from its current $140 billion to a staggering $1.5 trillion by 2047. Central to this strategy is the establishment of seven international-standard business centers across key locations in Mumbai, including the Bandra-Kurla Complex, Kurla-Worli area, Wadala, Goregaon, Navi Mumbai, Kharghar, and Virar-Bhoisar. The economic growth trajectory is expected to be significantly bolstered by major…

New Delhi: As concerns over voter list discrepancies escalate, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday. This meeting comes at a critical juncture when the opposition is intensifying its demand for a parliamentary discussion on voter list anomalies, which they argue pose a significant threat to democratic integrity. Reports of voter list manipulation have consistently surfaced before elections, raising alarms about the potential for electoral fraud. In the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi emphasized the urgent need for a discussion on voter list issues, highlighting concerns raised across multiple states. He underscored…

New Delhi: In the realm of Indian aviation, 2024 marked a year of unprecedented disruption, as the industry faced a staggering 728 hoax bomb threats—a tenfold increase from the previous year. This surge not only led to significant operational disruptions, including emergency landings, but also caused considerable inconvenience to passengers. Behind these threats, a sophisticated network of tech-savvy individuals is suspected, using advanced tools like VPNs to mask their identities. The impact was felt across various airlines, with IndiGo bearing the brunt, receiving 216 threats, followed closely by Air India with 179. Other domestic carriers such as Vistara, Akasa, SpiceJet,…

New Delhi: The ongoing trade negotiations between India and the United States have been marked by a mix of optimism and tension, particularly over tariffs. Recently, US President Donald Trump claimed that India had agreed to significantly reduce its tariffs, a statement that was promptly clarified by India’s Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal. Barthwal emphasized that negotiations are still underway, with no commitments made yet. This development highlights the complex nature of India-US trade relations, where tariffs have long been a contentious issue. The two nations are working towards a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) aimed at enhancing trade relations and reducing…

New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his visit to Mauritius, it marked a pivotal moment in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. The trip, which coincided with Mauritius’s National Day celebrations, underscored the deep historical, cultural, and strategic ties that bind India and Mauritius together. With PM Modi as the chief guest at these celebrations, the visit aimed to usher in a new era of cooperation, building on the shared values of democracy and mutual trust that have long characterized their partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius on March 11-12, 2025, was at the…

Mumbai: In a move that has sparked intense debate, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed support for the removal of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, emphasizing the need for any such action to be carried out within the bounds of the law. This comes amid a growing controversy over Aurangzeb’s legacy, fueled by recent remarks from Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi, who faced severe backlash for praising the emperor. The demand to remove the tomb is led by BJP’s Satara MP Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of the revered Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Maharashtra Chief Minister…