Assam is set to gain significantly from the 2025 GST reforms, which reduce tax rates across key sectors including tea, handlooms, tourism, and GI-tagged agricultural products. Consumers will enjoy lower prices, while farmers, artisans, and workers benefit from higher incomes and improved market competitiveness. Tea Industry Benefits The Assam tea…
Month: September 2025
News
NBA Sanctions ₹82 Lakh for Red Sanders in Andhra Pradesh
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), Chennai, has sanctioned ₹82 lakh to the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board for the conservation of Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus). This funding will support raising one lakh saplings, which will later be supplied to farmers under the Trees Outside Forests (ToF) programme, reinforcing efforts to conserve…
News
Google’s Ben Gomes Explains How AI is Transforming Learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily changing the way students and teachers approach education. According to Ben Gomes, Google’s Chief Technologist for Learning and Sustainability, AI tools are no longer designed just to provide answers—they are built to guide curiosity, personalize learning, and save educators valuable time. From Passive Absorption to…
News
NFRA Auditor-Audit Committee Series 4 on Asset Impairment
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has released the fourth edition of its Auditor-Audit Committee Interaction Series, titled Audit of Accounting Estimates and Judgements – Impairment of Non-financial Assets. The guide provides detailed insights on auditing impairment under Ind AS 36 and related auditing standards such as SA 540, helping…
News
DAHD Showcases Dairy Innovations at World Food India 2025
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, concluded a highly engaging showcase at World Food India 2025, held from September 25–28 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The DAHD pavilion brought together 15 startups, displaying innovative livestock-based dairy products and cutting-edge…
Festivals
Navratri 2025 Day 8: Maa Mahagauri Puja & Significance
Navratri 2025, the nine-day celebration of devotion and festivity, enters its eighth day on Monday, dedicated to Maa Mahagauri. Known for her purity, serenity, and compassion, she is revered as the eighth manifestation of Goddess Durga. Significance of Maa Mahagauri The name ‘Mahagauri’ translates to ‘extremely white,’ representing peace, calmness,…
News
Udan Yatri Cafe Inaugurated at Vijayawada Airport
The Udan Yatri Cafe at Vijayawada International Airport was inaugurated today by Civil Aviation Minister Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapau, in the presence of MP Shri Kesineni Sivanath, and senior officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), including Dr Sharad Kumar and Dr H Srinivas. This marks the 7th airport…
News
Canada Declares Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Terrorist Entity
New Delhi: In a landmark move, Canada has officially designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a “terrorist entity” under its Criminal Code. The decision, announced by Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, gives law enforcement sweeping powers to freeze assets, seize properties, and prosecute members associated with the gang. The Bishnoi…
News
Leh Curfew Strands Tourists Amid Ladakh Statehood Violence
Leh: Tourism in Ladakh has been brought to a standstill as an indefinite curfew grips Leh following violent clashes linked to the demand for statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule. The unrest, which began on September 24, has left visitors stranded, bookings cancelled, and local businesses reeling under heavy…
Sports
India Refuses Asia Cup Trophy Over Pakistan Minister Row
Tensions between India and Pakistan spilled over into the sporting arena on Sunday night as the Indian cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy after defeating Pakistan in the final by five wickets in Dubai. The decision stemmed from the fact that the trophy was to be…