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GST Council Proposes 5 Per Cent Rate for EV Transport

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has recommended an optional 5 per cent GST rate for passenger transport and rental services using electric vehicles (EVs). The proposal is s... Read More


Tripura CM Saha Directs Officials to Expedite Jolaibari College Plan

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed officials to expedite preparation and submission of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a proposed medical college at Jolaibari in S... Read More


Odisha Seeks Private Investment for Ganjam Tourism Infrastructure

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- The Odisha government is seeking private investment in Ganjam district's tourism sector, with opportunities identified in beach resorts, hotels, homestays, eco-tourism and adventure... Read More


RBI Opens Special Dollar Window for State-Run Oil Companies

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened a designated foreign exchange window to meet the complete daily dollar requirements of three state-run oil marketing companies, according ... Read More


PM Modi to Unveil Rs. 130 bn Projects in Tamil Nadu

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on October 11 to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay foundation stones for development projects valued at more than Rs. 130 bn... Read More


UP Cabinet Approves Two Free LPG Refills for Ujjwala Beneficiaries

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved two free LPG cylinder refills for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana during the 2026-27 financial year, with the state governm... Read More


PM Modi Launches 500 MWh BESS as Rs. 170 bn Green Hub Planned

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a 250 MW/500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Tamil Nadu on October 11, 2026. The project, located acro... Read More


Satheesan Envisages Kerala as an Integrated Port City

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- Kerala's new United Democratic Front government plans to develop an integrated port-based logistics network, with the objective of turning the entire state into one port city, Chief... Read More


PM Modi to Inaugurate Rs. 2.61 bn Coal Berth at Kamarajar Port

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate Coal Berth-3 at Kamarajar Port on Sunday and lay the foundation stone for the modernisation of an ageing cargo berth. The two... Read More


Strengthening Visakhapatnam Port Infrastructure a Key Priority

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- The Central and Andhra Pradesh governments are coordinating efforts to accelerate port-led industrial development and expand the state's maritime sector, Visakhapatnam Member of Par... Read More