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More anti-evasion steps on GST Council agenda

Financial Express | 2023-06-17, 07:00

The council will discuss on whether to go for a 28% GST rate on the full value including prize money, both for skilled and unskilled games, from 18% only on platform fee now along with the report on GoM Follow Us The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in

Madras High Court directs ‘Savukku’ Shankar to pay ₹1 lakh to T.N. State Legal Services ...

The Hindu | 2023-06-17, 07:00

The orders came as the YouTuber had continued to make defamatory remarks against T.N. Minister V. Senthilbalaji, despite an injunction order the Court had put in place last August ...

Data | High burden of diabetes and BP in Kerala and West Bengal

The Hindu | 2023-06-17, 07:00

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases was much higher in urban areas ...

Manipur Violence | Mobs clash with security forces in Imphal; attempts at torching houses of ...

The Hindu | 2023-06-17, 07:00

In separate incidents on June 16, automatic gunfire was reported from Kwakta in Bishnupur district of Manipur and Kangvai in Churachandpur district through the night. ...

28-year-old ends life, wife files complaint against police in Karnataka

The Hindu | 2023-06-17, 07:00

Holehonnur police had picked up Manjunath on June 11. He reportedly ended his life 4 days later ...

Sikkim flood havoc: More than 2,000 tourists stranded

Live Mint | 2023-06-17, 06:59

More than 2,000 local and foreign tourists are stranded in North Sikkim due to a road blockage caused by incessant rain since Thursday. Officials in the state say road clearance work will begin only after the rain stops.Quoting officials, news agency PTI

What if China really did develop Covid as a bioweapon?

Asiatimes | 2023-06-17, 06:56

China is facing renewed allegations that the Covid-19 outbreak was caused by a leak from one of their laboratories – and that this research is connected to biowarfare. It is a question asked pretty much since the pandemic was identified: was Covid-19 a natural

1st LD-Writethru: Xi sends congratulatory letter to 15th Straits Forum

China.dot.org | 2023-06-17, 06:55

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, sent a congratulatory letter to the 15th Straits Forum on Saturday. Calling the

Manipur: Two Injured In Fresh Clashes Between Security Forces And Mob; Situation Tense

Zeenews | 2023-06-17, 06:54

An attempt was also made to loot weapons from Iringbam police station in Imphal West. However, no weapons were stolen. ...

Gujarat Dargah Row: Mob Pelts Stone At Police During Anti-Encroachment Drive In Junagarh; One Dead

Zeenews | 2023-06-17, 06:54

Around 500-600 people had gathered near the mosque and pelted stones at police. ...

Craze for Modi! Man in US affixes PM's name on car's number plate

Hindustan Times | 2023-06-17, 06:53

A ‘fan’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US has affixed a number plate on his car which bears the name of the former. The number plate, which flaunts the name “NMODI”, was apparently bought by Raghavendra in 2016.

National security being strengthened, Armed Forces becoming technologically advanced: Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times | 2023-06-17, 06:53

Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on 'Self-reliance in Defence Manufacturing' in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Friday. Defence minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)(MINT_PRINT) Speaking

Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe India bound in July, to seek closer ties

Hindustan Times | 2023-06-17, 06:53

Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is visiting India for a day on July 21 to consolidate ties with New Delhi, which gave nearly USD 3.5 billion in emergency aid to stabilize the island

Stones pelted at police in clash over anti-encroachment drive in Junagadh, 1 dead

Hindustan Times | 2023-06-17, 06:53

A horde of people pelted stones at police officials in Gujarat's Junagadh district after clashes erupted on Friday over the civic body's demolition notice to a mosque situated near the Majewadi Gate. A civilian has reportedly died allegedly due to pelting of

2 injured after mobs attempt to torch houses of BJP leaders in Imphal

The Siasat Daily | 2023-06-17, 06:50

Imphal: Two civilians were injured as mobs clashed with security forces overnight in Imphal town and attempts were made to torch the houses of BJP leaders, officials said on Saturday. In separate incidents, automatic gunfire was reported from Kwakta in

Canadian woman finds a 1989 note inside a bottle; here\u2019s what it said

Indian Express | 2023-06-17, 06:44

Trudy Shattler, a beachcomber from Canada, discovered a bottle with a handwritten note inside it that had been in water for over 34 years now. She found it at the \u201cback side of Pogachou which is approximately 12

Overnight in Manipur: Firing, mobs targeting police station, BJP MLA\u2019s home

Indian Express | 2023-06-17, 06:44

Firing continued through the night in Manipur\u2019s Kwakta area even as multiple attempts to mob various establishments in Imphal were reported through the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. According to security sources, automatic weapons were fired

Building on the legacy of gurus; ed-tech assisting educators enhance their skills

Financial Express | 2023-06-17, 06:42

Indian education has experienced an upsurge in adopting tech platforms, with educators and institutions actively embracing their roles as catalysts of transformation. Follow Us By Amit Kapoor Indian teachers, from the illustrious lineage of revered gurus such

Asia – A crucial growth accelerator for Web3.0 gaming

Financial Express | 2023-06-17, 06:42

Reportedly, there has been a rise in revenue generated by Asian countries by providing infrastructure as a service Follow Us By Bharat Patel During the pandemic, digitalization was proven to be the shining dawn for the world as everyone was trying to make

Pakistan's Participation At 2023 World Cup In India Subject To Government Approval: Report

MENA FN | 2023-06-17, 06:42

(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Pakistan cricket team's participation in the 50-over World Cup in India later this year is subject to approval from their government,According to an ... ...

U.S. Open Golf Adjusted Odds And 2023 Updates As Rickie Fowler Leads Into Round 3

Forbes | 2023-06-17, 06:38

Round 3 at 2023 U.S. Open golf tourney & Rickie Fowler (-10) is on top just ahead of Wyndham Clark, Rory McIlroy & Xander Schauffele. Adjusted odds & info you can bet on. ...

Ukraine’s 128th Mountain Brigade Is Probing Russian Defenses—And Finding 70-Year-Old T-54 Tanks

Forbes | 2023-06-17, 06:38

The Russian order of battle is ... unimpressive. But the 128th Mountain Brigade hasn’t yet breached the defenses—because, it seems, the brigade is spread thin along this sector of the southern front. ...

Uniform Civil Code in Limelight Again: What it is, Major Court Judgements Around UCC | Explained

News18 | 2023-06-17, 06:38

Explained: A look at major court judgements around the UCC, and what it means

China facilitates purchase of electric cars in rural areas

China.dot.org | 2023-06-17, 06:38

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities on Friday launched this year's promotional campaign for new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in rural areas in three locations -- east

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