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GST Council Forms GoM to Review Tax Rate on Health, Life Insurance

GST Rate Rationalisation After Item-Wise Analysis

The rationalisation of GST rates is under preliminary assessment to address imbalances and avoid the inverted duty structure where the final product’s tax is lower than that on inputs. Although the industry has called for rationalisation, involving reworking rates and merging the four slabs into three, the government plans to proceed cautiously with a detailed …

SAMEER, MeitY and MCTE, Indian Army Forge Strategic Partnership for Technological Advancement

SAMEER, MeitY and MCTE, Indian Army Forge Strategic Partnership for Technological Advancement

In a landmark event, the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) of the Indian Army and the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on ‘Next Generation Wireless Technologies for the Indian Army’. Key Highlights MoU Signing Ceremony The MoU was signed by Lt Gen …

Bureau of Indian Standards Introduces New Standards to Enhance EV Safety and Quality in India

Bureau of Indian Standards Introduces New Standards to Enhance EV Safety and Quality in India

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced two new standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, aimed at enhancing the safety and quality of electric vehicles (EVs) in the L, M, and N categories. These standards focus on critical components such as the powertrain and batteries, ensuring they meet stringent safety and performance …

Four AFMS Officers Create History at 43rd World Medical & Health Games in Saint-Tropez, France

Four AFMS Officers Create History at 43rd World Medical & Health Games in Saint-Tropez, France

In a remarkable display of athletic prowess and dedication, four officers from the Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) of India achieved unprecedented success at the 43rd World Medical and Health Games in Saint-Tropez, France. Lt Col Sanjeev Malik, Maj Anish George, Capt Stephen Sebastian, and Capt Dania James collectively secured a record-breaking 32 medals, comprising …

World’s First Asian King Vulture Conservation & Breeding Centre In Maharajganj, UP

World’s First Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre In Maharajganj, UP

Uttar Pradesh is set to establish the world’s first conservation and breeding centre for Asian king vultures or red-headed vultures in Maharajganj. The facility will improve the population of critically endangered species listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s red list since 2007. The centre is named Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre. About …

City of Knives in Uttar Pradesh

Which District of Uttar Pradesh is Known as “City of Knives”?

India is the seventh-largest country in the world by area, encompassing a vast 3,287,263 square kilometers. Within this expanse, Uttar Pradesh stands out as the fourth-largest state in India, covering an area of 240,928 square kilometers. Known for its rich culture and unique traditions, Uttar Pradesh attracts numerous domestic and international tourists each year. Among …

Verstappen Triumphs at Spanish Grand Prix 2024

Verstappen Triumphs at Spanish Grand Prix 2024

In a thrilling display of skill and strategy, Max Verstappen secured victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, further solidifying his position atop the Formula 1 drivers championship. A Lightning Start Despite starting from second on the grid, Verstappen showcased his exceptional racing prowess: Overtook pole-sitter Lando Norris by the first turn Passed George …

Olympics Medalist Bajrang Punia Suspended by NADA for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

Olympics Medalist Bajrang Punia Suspended by NADA for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

Olympic bronze medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia has been suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for a second time for refusing to provide a urine sample during selection trials. This suspension comes after NADA revoked his previous suspension due to procedural issues. Punia’s legal team plans to challenge the suspension, arguing he did not refuse …