Modi-Vance talks on Monday; US VP to visit Akshardham temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for US Vice President JD Vance and Indian-origin Second Lady Usha on Monday evening after holding talks with the American leader on a range of key......

PHOTOS: US VP JD Vance, family begin 4-day India visit

US Vice President JD Vance and his family began a four-day visit to India on Monday as the two countries are looking at concluding the first tranche of an ambitious trade deal by this fall to......

When Presidents Met

IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu greets her Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Rashtrapati Bhavan, December 16, 2024. Photograph: Kind courtesy rashtrapatibhvn/X   IMAGE: The......

Working hours to increase from 70 or 90 hrs per week? Govt says...

The government on Monday told Parliament that it is not considering any proposal to increase the maximum working hours to 70 or 90 hours a week. Kindly note that this image has been posted for......

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

The exemption of individual life and health insurance premiums from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) enables the insurance industry to make products affordable and attractive, said Ajay Seth,......

IndiGo moves Delhi HC seeking Rs 900 crore Customs duty refund

InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, has approached the Delhi high court seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore it claims to have paid as Customs duty on aircraft engines and parts......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

Fraud Bleeds Insurers Of Rs 10,000 Crore A Year

These losses increase insurance premiums for customers and reduce insurer margins on the other. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   The insurance industry has been witnessing Rs 8,000 crore to......

GST Effect: IPL Tickets Get Costlier!

IMAGE: An IPL ticket with a base price Rs 500 before GST till last season would ultimately cost Rs 640 with GST levied at 28 per cent. Photograph: BCCI Indian cricket fans, who love turning up for......

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

'It's clear that fans are eager to be part of the live stadium experience, reflecting a growing trend of travel driven by marquee sporting events.' IMAGE: Spectators cheer Punjab Kings Captain......