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Nirmala Sitharaman introduces two Bills in Lok Sabha aimed at levying cess on tobacco products

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced two bills in Lok Sabha on Monday, the first day of the Winter session of Parliament, aimed at levying cess on tobacco products and t... Read More


Afcons Infrastructure wins order of Rs 884 cr

Mumbai, Dec. 1 -- Afcons Infrastructure has secured orders valued at Rs 884 crore for civil infrastructure works, under its Marine and Industrial Business Unit (BU). The orders involve the Engineerin... Read More


The Indian economy's 8.2% second-quarter growth: Can it expand at such a brisk pace for years to come?

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- India's 8.2% growth in GDP reported for the second quarter of 2025-26 sprang a surprise. It exceeded expectations and took the first half's pace of economic expansion to 8%. This ... Read More


China's factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- China's factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official survey on Sunday, underscoring challenges for the country's economy despite... Read More


"Opposition can build drama school and perform there, Parliament is made from public's money": BJP's Ravi Kishan

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Monday said that the opposition should allow both houses to run smoothly in the Parliament Winter session, which began earlier in the day adding that if they... Read More


Coal-CCUS combo can fortify India's energy security and uphold NDCs

India, Dec. 1 -- Amidst a global economy complicated by trade wars and shifting ESG regulations, India has been an exemplar when it comes to upholding sovereign climate commitments. By 2024, India had... Read More


Day 5 of Sardar@150 Padyatra Witnesses Collective Listening to Mann Ki Baat; PM Modi's Message Inspires Youth and Citizens

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 1 -- The day began with Yog at Aurobindo Ashram, followed by planting of saplings under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam led by Smt. Annpurna Devi, Union Minister for Women & Child Development; Sh... Read More


"Biggest drama queen here is the one talking about drama": Jairam Ramesh berates PM Modi over 'drama nahi, delivery' remark

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "drama nahi, delivery" remark ahead of the Winter Session of P... Read More


Not National Herald, but national harassment, if justice is blind, ED colour blind, says Singhvi on EOW registering fresh case in National Herald

India, Dec. 1 -- Two days after the Delhi Police Economics Offence Wing (EOW) registered a case in regard to National Herald, senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday dubbed it as "natio... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why Aakash's Rs.250-crore fundraise is now a proxy fight over Byju's ownership

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Crisis-hit Aakash Educational Services Ltd (AESL) thought a Rs.250-crore rights issue would be its big reset after senior exits and a swing to losses in FY23. The test-prep chain,... Read More