Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed confidence that revenue buoyancy driven by spurt in consumption will take care of the estimated GST shortfall of ₹48,000 crore following reduction in tax rates on a host of items, and hence there will be no impact on public finances but definitely bolster GDP growth.
Balancing act
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to China after seven years comes at an important moment.
Mpox No Longer International Health Emergency: WHO
Mpox no longer represents an international health emergency, the World Health Organization chief said on Friday.
Vets remove 28 kg plastic, 41 nails from pregnant cow’s stomach in HP
Doctors at a government-run veterinary hospital here have removed 28 kg of plastic and 41 metal nails, among other things, from the stomach of a pregnant cow.
Ganesh idol immersions: 4 persons drown, 13 missing in Maharashtra
At least four persons drowned and 13 were missing after the immersion of idols following the culmination of the Ganesh festival in various districts of Maharashtra, police said on Sunday.
Fire erupts in 24-storey building in Mumbai
A fire broke out in a 24-storey residential building in the western suburbs here on Sunday afternoon, civic officials said.
Kerala man throws acid on teenage daughter, niece
Two minor girls suffered burn injuries after the father of one of them allegedly poured acid on them in Panathadi village of this northern Kerala district, police said on Saturday.
GCC bans roadside stalls on 22 major roads
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced that roadside stalls will not be allowed on 22 major roads in the city. Officials said the move is to reduce traffic congestion and ensure public convenience.
Chennai Metro changes train timings for maintenance
The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will carry out rail grinding maintenance work on the Green Line and Blue Line from September 9 to October 19, 2025, on selected days.
Power cut areas for tomorrow
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Tuesday (09-09-2025) from 09.00 am to 02.00 pm for maintenance work.
