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Odisha Cabinet clears Bill for economic region authorities

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 2 -- Odisha Cabinet on Saturday cleared a proposal to introduce the Odisha Development Authorities (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to amend the existing Odisha Development Authorities Act, 19... Read More


Centre allocates Rs 1.09 lakh cr more to states

India, Aug. 2 -- The Union Government on Saturday released an additional instalment of Rs 1,09,019 crore as tax devolution to state governments, ahead of the regular monthly transfer due on August 10,... Read More


Minnesota Nudify App Ban Takes Effect After Judge Refuses xAI Emergency Block

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- MINNEAPOLIS - The women Grok targeted do not have to wait for a final court ruling to get legal protection in Minnesota. A federal judge handed them that much on Saturday, refusin... Read More


Gross GST revenue rises 15.4% to over Rs 2.11 lakh crore

India, Aug. 2 -- India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 15.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July 2026, driven by a sharp increase in GST revenue from imports and s... Read More


UP Monsoon session set to begin tomorrow; Speaker Mahana calls for healthy discussion, debates

Lucknow, Aug. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana on Sunday said discussion and debate are essential to strengthen democracy as the Monsoon session here is set to begin on August 3. Spe... Read More


Upcoming IPOs: Ardee Industries IPO, Technocraft Ventures IPO among new issues to open next week; check full list

Upcoming IPOs, Aug. 2 -- The initial public offerings (IPO) buzz in the primary market will remain intact as six new public issues are scheduled to open for subscription in the coming week. Among the... Read More


Policy uncertainty hit economy as stock market and imports suffer most

Kathmandu, Aug. 2 -- Uncertainty in government's economic policies has a significant negative impact on the country's economy, with the stock market and imports among the worst affected. According to... Read More


Suvendu leads Bengal BJP's charge on Mamata-era 'loot'

India, Aug. 2 -- A police raid last week on the Birbhum home of a stone trader's brother-inlaw, which turned up close to Rs 50 crore in cash and gold, has escalated into West Bengal's ruling BJP's sha... Read More


Direct tax collections rise 12% in Q1FY27: ICICI Bank

India, Aug. 2 -- Strong growth in direct tax collections and robust Goods and Services Tax (GST) and customs revenues have provided the Centre with a fiscal buffer in the first quarter of FY27, helpin... Read More


OnePlus N6 review: Decent budget phone with excellent battery

India, Aug. 2 -- The budget smartphone market in India isn't what it was until a few years ago. Earlier, the spotlight was almost always on one feature that was borrowed from the mid-range or upper mi... Read More