June 1, 2026 12:55 PM

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GST collections rise 3.2% to over ₹1.94 lakh crore in May

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 3.2 per cent to over one lakh 94 thousand crore rupees last month on improved supplies of goods and services and continued expansion of collection from imports. The gross GST collection in May last year was one lakh 88 thousand crore rupees. Gross ...

June 1, 2026 1:13 PM

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India storms into SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 semi-finals

In football, India has stormed into the semi-finals of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026. The Indian team defeated defending champions Bangladesh 3-0 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, yesterday to top Group B of the Championship.   Pyari Xaxa, Lynda Kom, and Malavika P scored ...

June 1, 2026 12:06 PM

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Tensions rise in West Asia after US conducts strikes in Iran

Tensions have flared once again in West Asia after United States strikes radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend. Iran acknowledged launching a retaliatory strike, while Kuwait said it was intercepting incoming drone and missile fire....

June 1, 2026 11:28 AM

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Malaysia enforces rules restricting social media accounts for users under 16

Malaysia today began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from owning social media accounts. The rules require social media platforms with at least 8 million users to implement age-verification systems. Platforms will be required to introduce safety-by-design features, includ...

June 1, 2026 11:24 AM

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PM SVANidhi scheme completes six years of implementation

PM SVANidhi scheme has completed six years today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the scheme, saying PM SVANidhi has transformed the lives of countless street vendors by ensuring access to collateral-free credit, financial inclusion and new opportunities for growth.   In a social media post, Mr ...

June 1, 2026 10:52 AM

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IIT Roorkee announces JEE Advanced results

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, today announced the results of the JEE Advanced exam. IIT said that 56 thousand 880 candidates have qualified in the exam, out of which 10 thousand 107 are female candidates. Shubham Kumar of IIT Delhi zone is the top ranker in the common rank list....

June 1, 2026 10:21 AM

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President appoints five judges to Supreme Court after CJI consultation

Five new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court, taking the apex court's working strength to 37 including the Chief Justice of India. In a social media post, Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, has appointed...

June 1, 2026 2:23 PM

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Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked across four major cities of India

The prices of 19 kilogram commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and other businesses have been hiked across the country. However, there has been no change in the rates of domestic cooking gas used by households.   The price of a commercial LPG cylinder has been hiked by 42 rupees in D...

June 1, 2026 10:00 AM

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Africa CDC welcomes India’s emergency medical aid for Ebola response

Health agency of African Union, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has welcomed the emergency diagnostics, therapeutics and medical supplies provided by the Government of India to support the ongoing Ebola Response.   The supplies were delivered through Africa CDC’s Eastern...