The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the Muhurat Trading 2025 session will take place on October 21, marking the festival of Diwali. Unlike the traditional evening slot, this year’s session will be held in the afternoon from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm. The one-hour special trading window is…
Month: September 2025
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India Approves ₹27,000-Crore Satellite Defence Plan
The Indian government has approved a ₹27,000-crore satellite defence programme aimed at enhancing the protection of the nation’s space assets. Under this initiative, India plans to launch 52 new surveillance satellites, with the first expected to be deployed in 2026. The move underscores India’s commitment to safeguarding its strategic interests…
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New GST Rates 2025: What Gets Cheaper This Navratri
India’s landmark Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms came into effect today, September 22, with a major rate restructuring that reduces the number of slabs from four to two. Most goods and services will now be taxed at either 5% or 18%, while a special 40% rate will apply to…
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Growth Fears
Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 application fee on H-1B visas has drawn sharp criticism from economists, businesses, and global governments. Analysts warn that the move could undermine US economic growth and disrupt industries that depend on skilled foreign workers, especially the technology sector. The new fee, signed into…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Pushes NEP, Dropout Fixes at Hindu Mind
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday outlined his vision for strengthening India’s education system while addressing “The Hindu Mind” series at the India International Centre in New Delhi. Speaking with The Hindu’s Nistula Hebbar and A.M. Jigeesh, Pradhan emphasized the importance of the National Education Policy (NEP), tackling student…
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SC Questions Pilot Error Claim In Air India 171 Crash Probe
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the preliminary findings in the Air India flight 171 crash probe, calling the “pilot error” narrative unfortunate. The bench has directed the Centre and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to respond to a petition seeking an independent inquiry into the June…
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Durga Puja 2025: Kolkata Pandal-Hopping on Mahalaya
Kolkata’s Durga Puja 2025 began with a rush of excitement as pandal-hopping started on Mahalaya evening, much earlier than expected. Thousands of devotees and revellers queued up outside iconic puja venues, catching organisers and police by surprise. Early Crowds at Sreebhumi and Other Iconic Pandals At Sreebhumi Sporting Club, which…
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PM Modi to Visit Arunachal Pradesh & Tripura on 22 Sept
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura on 22nd September, marking a significant boost to infrastructure, renewable energy, and cultural projects in both states. The PM will lay the foundation for multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, before proceeding…
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Sewa Parv 2025: Viksit Bharat Ke Rang, Kala Ke Sang
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is celebrating Sewa Parv 2025 from 17th September to 2nd October as a nationwide festival of service, creativity, and cultural pride. Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, the festival unites communities, institutions, and individuals in a…
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HSN Guidebook Released to Boost Make in India & Trade
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, released the Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes on 20th September 2025 in New Delhi. Prepared by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Guidebook allocates 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 Ministries and…