Maha set for first phase of local polls on Tuesday amid nomination issues

Maharashtra will witness local body elections on Tuesday with voting scheduled for 242 municipal councils and 46 nagar panchayats, marking the first phase of a three-tier process mandated by the......

Will Mahayuti's sweep carry into Dec 2 Maha local body polls?

Maharashtra is set to witness a crucial round of local body elections on December 2, with voting scheduled for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats, marking the first phase of a......

57 Maharashtra local poll results depend on quota verdict: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the final results of elections in Maharashtra for 57 local bodies, where 50 percent ceiling on quota has been breached, will depend on its judgement in......

Party names Vijay as CM candidate, gives free hand on alliances

A special general council meeting of Vijay-led TVK on Wednesday authorised the actor-politician to take a call on the party's alliance for next year's Assembly polls and announced him as its Chief......

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member,......

Sitharaman on the merits of next gen GST reforms

The next generation GST reforms would 'absolutely' set an economy open and transparent with further reduction in compliance burden and benefiting small businesses, Union Finance Minister Nirmala......

Trump's Tariffs Bites Surat's Diamond Industry

'We will be able to anticipate the full picture of the impact after August, which is also the time when demand for a year begins to peak ahead of the December holidays and Valentine's Day.' IMAGE:......

As buyers await price cut in GST rejig, automakers report dip in dispatches

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra, and Tata Motors saw a dip in dispatches to dealers in August amid dip in demand with many prospective buyers postponing their buys anticipating......

Back Into Good Books! IOC Restores Funding To India

The IOC hoped that the IOA will uphold the "highest standards" of good governance and integrity in its daily operations. IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association president P T Usha. Photograph: ANI Photo......

No, thanks! Anurag Thakur can't run for BFI presidency

Thakur's nomination was found to be "in violation of Article 20 (iii) and (vii) of the Constitution of BFI approved by World Boxing." IMAGE: The BFI interim committee issued a 66-member electoral......

'No Risk Of India, Pakistan Not Playing'

'The Asia Cup cannot be compared to private tournaments like the World Championship of Legends.' IMAGE: Bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan has remained suspended since 2013. Photograph:......

Thakur re-enters Boxing Federation of India's election race

IMAGE: The Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA) has nominated Anurag Thakur to contest for the post of president of the Boxing Federation of India. Photograph: Anurag Thakur/X Former Sports......

World Test Championship format needs revamping

There was much criticism of how South Africa managed to reach the final without playing either Australia and England in the two-year qualifying period. IMAGE: Temba Bavuma celebrates and his son......