French Proverb of the Day: “Every story is good until..."- A timeless lesson on perspective, judgment, and the importance of listeningA timeless French proverb, 'Every story is good until another is heard,' underscores the importance of perspective and patience. It caution...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Operationalising GST refunds for foreign tourists to promote retail exports: FIEOExporters' body FIEO has urged the government to implement GST refunds for foreign tourists to boost tourism and retail exports. They also ...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Govt seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remarkIndia's government is facing a growing backlash over its mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. Motorists are protesting lower fuel e...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
EU's CBAM poses major compliance challenge for Indian MSMEs; Experts seek urgent government supportIndian MSMEs are struggling with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, facing compliance hurdles due to a lack of financial and tech...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Cracks in cola kingdom: India's duopoly faces biggest test in decadesIndia's cola market is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond the traditional Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo rivalry. Reliance's Cam...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
India initiates anti-dumping probes against five products from China, other nationsThe five items are moulded soda-lime glass vials; electric tractors in 6x4 and 4x2 axle configuration in any form; cyanuric chloride; polye...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
June GST collections 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh croreIndia's GST revenue surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June, driven by a significant 34.6% jump in import tax collections. While domestic ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
GST collections rise 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore MoM in JuneIndia's GST collections surged by nearly 14% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, marking a significant year-on-year increase. This robust g...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
In Graphics: How GST cuts triggered a rally for Indian businessesGovernment analysis reveals that last September's Goods and Services Tax rate adjustments led to a significant expansion of the tax base. H...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Industry seeks payment in rupee for domestic supplies at maiden SEZ reforms stakeholder consultationSEZ developers are urging the government to allow domestic sales in Indian Rupees, citing subdued global demand. They also proposed job wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
AI tools helping identify GST evasion, easing compliance for honest taxpayers: FinMinIndia's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system is leveraging advanced technologies like AI and data analytics to combat tax evasion and stream...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Scientists just found a 15-million-year-old climate time capsule in giant eggshells from Namibia, and the oxygen inside suggests plants may have been far less active at pulling CO₂ from the air during a warmer EarthFossilized bird eggshells from 15 million years ago in the Namib Desert are revealing a startling climate secret. Researchers found that du...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Trump threatens 100% tariff on nations taxing US tech giants, warns trade deals won't matterUS President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning, threatening a hefty 100% tariff on all goods from nations implementing digital servic...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
US goods trade deficit widens sharply in May on importsThe goods trade gap increased 27.4% to $105.8 billion last month, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Friday. Economists polle...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
EU governments adopt legislation to fulfil EU side of US trade dealEuropean Union governments have greenlit legislation to eliminate import duties on numerous U.S. products, honouring a trade pact with Pres...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST