GST Revenue Nears Rs 2 Lakh Crore in May, Maintains Strong Growth Momentum

New Delhi: India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections remained robust in May, with gross revenues approaching the Rs 2 lakh crore mark despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

According to government data released…

Massive Explosion in Myanmar Village Leaves 55 Dead, Rescue Teams Search for Survivors

Yangon: A devastating explosion tore through a village in Myanmar's Shan State on Sunday, killing at least 55 people and injuring several others, according to local media reports. Rescue teams continued searching through the wreckage on Monday…

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Still in Force Despite Trump’s Announcement

Tehran — Iran has said that restrictions on shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz remain in place, contradicting a recent claim by US President Donald Trump that a naval blockade on Iran had been lifted.

According…

El Nino May Fuel Food Inflation, But India Enters Monsoon Season with Strong Grain Buffers

New Delhi: The Finance Ministry has cautioned that the possible emergence of El Nino conditions during the 2026 monsoon season could intensify inflationary pressures and impact agricultural output, even as the country enters the kharif season with…

Iran Says No Final Deal Reached with US, Maintains Control Over Hormuz Strait

Tehran: Iran has clarified that no final agreement has yet been reached with the United States, even as diplomatic exchanges between the two countries continue following weeks of negotiations aimed at ending recent hostilities.

Iranian…

Six workers killed after under-construction bridge collapses in UP’s Hamirpur

New Delhi- At least six workers lost their lives after an under-construction bridge collapsed over the Betwa River in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district during heavy rain and strong winds late Thursday night. Rescue teams fear more people may…

Trump administration lays out three key conditions for Iran nuclear deal

Washington- The administration of Donald Trump has set three strict conditions for any future agreement with Iran, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying Tehran must give up its highly enriched uranium, stop pursuing nuclear weapons and ensure…

Active Trough Triggers Thunderstorm Alert Across Jharkhand Till June 2

Jamshedpur: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm and lightning alert for several parts of Jharkhand till June 2, warning of gusty winds and unstable weather conditions under the influence of active trough systems prevailing…

Jharkhand Police Arrest PLFI Chief Amrit Horo, Carrying Rs 10 Lakh Reward

Ranchi- In a major breakthrough against extremist activities in Jharkhand, Ranchi Police have arrested Amrit Horo, a top commander of the banned People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), officials said on Thursday.

The Jharkhand government…

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran Amid Fragile Ceasefire and Nuclear Tensions

Tehran- The United States carried out fresh overnight military strikes inside Iran, targeting what Washington described as a threat to American forces and commercial shipping in the region, according to multiple US media reports.

US forces…