Jamshedpur Shaken by Consecutive Robberies: Businessman Loses ?30 Lakh After Jewellery Shop Heist

Jamshedpur — Panic has gripped Jamshedpur after two daring robberies within 24 hours. On Thursday, a businessman was robbed of ?30 lakh in the busy Bistupur Gurudwara area, just a day after armed men looted a jewellery shop in Sonari.

Businessman…

FICCI: GST 2.0 to Enhance Transparency, Fix Duty Imbalances, and Boost Growth

New Delhi — The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) on Thursday welcomed the GST 2.0 reforms, calling them a landmark step that will bring greater transparency and predictability to India’s tax regime while…

India, Germany Seek to Double Trade, Push India-EU FTA Towards Conclusion: Jaishankar

New Delhi — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India and Germany are working towards doubling bilateral trade and pushing the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to a decisive conclusion, amid major…

Bengali Actress Moves HC, Seeks Protection from Harassment After Criticising Govt

Kolkata — Popular Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra on Wednesday filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court seeking protection from harassment, claiming she has faced threats and social boycott for speaking out against the Mamata Banerjee-led…

Daring Daylight Heist at Jamshedpur Jewellery Store, Owner Assaulted

Jamshedpur — In a shocking daylight robbery, armed criminals looted Vardhman Jewellers in Jamshedpur’s Sonari area on Wednesday, escaping with gold and diamond ornaments worth lakhs.

According to police, six assailants entered the…

Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 1,124, Over 3,200 Injured

Kabul – The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan has risen to 1,124, with at least 3,251 others injured, the Afghan Red Crescent Society said on Tuesday.

More than 8,000 homes, mostly in Kunar province,…

GST Council May Approve Rate Cuts on Over 150 Items This Week

Mumbai – The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is likely to take a final call this week on the Centre’s proposal to reduce GST rates on more than 150 products, as part of a broader plan to simplify the tax structure.

The two-day…

Jharkhand HC Raps Govt for Municipal Poll Delay; Top Bureaucrats Summoned

Ranchi – The Jharkhand High Court has strongly criticised the state government for failing to conduct municipal elections despite repeated directives.

During a contempt hearing on Tuesday, the court summoned Chief Secretary and Urban…

Girls to Be Admitted at Jharkhand’s Netarhat School from Next Session, Announces CM Soren

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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday announced that the state’s prestigious Netarhat Residential School will admit girls from the next academic session, ending its boys-only tradition since its establishment…

6.0 magnitude quake strikes Afghanistan: Over 600 killed, more than 1,000 injured

Kabul, Sep 1 (IANS) The death toll from the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has risen to 622, with more than 1,000 others injured, reported the state-run Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) on Monday.

Rescue teams are…