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New Delhi: Gross GST collection rose 8.7 per cent in April to a record of about Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April as growth in import-led revenues outpaced domestic transactions, government data showed Friday. The previous all-time high collection from Central GST, State GST and...

New Delhi:The energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict has also brought out the contrasting styles in which India and China deal with their neighbours in an hour of need. When China offers energy, as it...

Kathmandu: Nepal's state-owned national flag carrier Thursday apologised for showing India's Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan in its network map shared on social media a day before, terming it an error. Nepal Airlines said the map contained significant cartographic inaccuracies regarding international boundaries...

Washington: The State Department is all set to unveil a limited-edition US passport with pictures of President Donald Trump and the Founding Fathers to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence in July. The special passports will be available only to those who show up...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain Wednesday inaugurated a garment manufacturing unit in Khurda, which is expected to generate employment for around 7,050 people, making it a significant addition to the state's textiles and apparel sector. The facility, spread over 40 acres, has been...

New Delhi: Are you trying to write content that readers can understand quickly and enjoy till the end? Do you feel that your writing should look neat, simple, and professional without using difficult words? Many people think good writing needs big vocabulary, but in real...

Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar Wednesday, pressured by rising Brent crude oil prices, hovering around USD 115 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Forex traders said the elevated crude oil...

New Delhi: The fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Wednesday dismissed as fake a viral message claiming that petrol and diesel prices have been hiked by up to Rs 12.50 per litre. The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit clarified that no such...

New Delhi: Oil marketing companies are selling petrol and diesel at a loss of Rs 14 per litre and Rs 18 per litre, respectively, as elevated crude prices outpace capped retail fuel rates, squeezing marketing margins. Besides losses on petrol and diesel, the elevated energy...

The excitement of finishing a degree lasts about as long as it takes for the first loan repayment reminder to land in your inbox. For lakhs of graduates across India every year, the transition from student to borrower is abrupt, confusing, and often poorly explained...