Category: News

New Delhi, July 1: Union Finance Minister and Minister for Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has begun an official visit to France aimed at strengthening India–France economic cooperation and expanding investment, technology, and innovation partnerships. During the visit, she will co-chair the India–France Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in Aix-en-Provence along…

Rayagada, July 1 (UDN): Nestled amid the dense forests and rolling hills of Niyamgiri, the Dongria Kondh community continues to preserve a centuries-old artistic tradition that remains central to its cultural identity. From vibrant wall paintings to intricately embroidered textiles, the tribe’s indigenous art forms continue to flourish despite the…

New Delhi, July 1: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections continued their strong growth momentum in June, rising 14% year-on-year to ₹1.95 lakh crore, reflecting sustained economic activity and improved tax compliance across the country. The robust collections were driven by healthy domestic consumption, higher business transactions, and continued…

New Delhi, July 1: Space technology startup Agnikul Cosmos has signed a strategic agreement with ICEYE to jointly develop advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Earth observation systems, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s space-based imaging capabilities. The collaboration aims to leverage the expertise of both organisations in developing next-generation…

July 1: A passenger bus caught fire following a collision on the Jaipur–Bandikui Expressway in Dausa district, Rajasthan, on Tuesday, leaving several people feared dead. According to initial reports, at least 25 passengers managed to escape from the burning bus, while others are feared trapped inside. Fire services and police…

New Delhi, July 1: The Government has revised the windfall tax structure on petroleum products, increasing the levy on petrol exports while reducing duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The updated rates are aimed at balancing domestic fuel supply priorities while responding to evolving global energy market conditions.…

New Delhi, July 1: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued its strong growth trajectory in June, recording a 23% year-on-year increase in transaction volume, which rose to 22.72 billion transactions, according to the latest data. The surge reflects the continued expansion of digital payments across India, driven by increasing adoption among…

Mumbai , July 1: Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Tuesday, supported by firm global cues and improved investor sentiment across major sectors. Benchmark indices started the session in the green, with early gains driven by buying interest in banking, IT, and energy stocks. Broader markets also…

Following the grand Snana Purnima ritual at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Lord Jagannath along with Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra has entered the traditional Anasara period, a 15-day ceremonial seclusion believed to be the deities’ recovery phase after the sacred bath. During this period, the deities are kept…

Sundargarh, July 1 (UDN): A suspected robbery attempt ended in the murder of a Ranchi-based YouTuber in Odisha’s Sundargarh district, while the alleged mastermind of the crime died in a road accident during an attempt to flee with the victim’s vehicle, police said on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Shivdhan…