National
State-run oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders for the first time this year, offering relief to hotels, restaurants, caterers and other businesses that depend heavily on cooking gas. Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Cut Commercial LPG cylinder prices were cut by up to ₹183.50 from July 1, bringing the 19-kg […]
Economy National
India’s gross GST collections rose sharply in June, touching ₹1.95 lakh crore and recording the fastest annual growth in 13 months. The increase was largely driven by a strong rise in tax collections from imports. India GST Collections Rise In June Gross Goods and Services Tax collections grew 13.9% year-on-year to ₹1,94,812 crore in June […]
International
Afghanistan’s Taliban government said it has carried out strikes on targets inside Pakistan’s Balochistan province, further escalating tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border after recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory. Afghanistan Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate Taliban officials said Afghan forces targeted suspected ISIS-linked positions across the
Economy National
Gold demand in India has fallen sharply after the recent import duty hike, with buyers staying cautious despite a correction in prices. Industry estimates suggest many households are choosing to sell old jewellery instead of making fresh purchases. India Gold Demand Drops After Duty Hike Gold demand in the Indian market has dropped by more […]
International
The Wall Street Journal reported that exiled Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has accused the country’s interim government of blocking her return as Venezuela struggles with the aftermath of devastating twin earthquakes. Maria Corina Machado Blocked From Venezuela Return Machado said she was stopped from flying back to Venezuela from Panama after
National
The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on ethanol supply allocation for 2025-26 while hearing BPCL’s challenge to a Karnataka High Court order that could affect the Centre’s nationwide ethanol blending programme. Supreme Court Ethanol Order A vacation bench of the Supreme Court issued notices to the Union government and 23 distilleries while hearing Bharat […]
International
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling that his executive order violated the 14th Amendment. The decision preserves automatic citizenship for most children born on American soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. US Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling The court delivered a 6-3
Business Markets
Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling nearly 250 points and the Nifty closing below 23,900. The decline came amid selling pressure in select sectors, weakness in IT stocks and cautious investor sentiment on Dalal Street. Sensex Falls 249 Points The BSE Sensex declined 249.70 points to settle at 76,478.67. The […]
State News West India
Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a fresh political setback in Maharashtra after MLC Sachin Ahir joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and filed his nomination for the Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson post as a Mahayuti candidate. Sachin Ahir Joins Shinde Shiv Sena Sachin Ahir’s move is being seen as a significant blow to Uddhav Thackeray […]