September 9, 2025 6:02 PM

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Reduction of GST on handicraft items creates competition in global markets

The government has reduced the GST on a broad range of handicraft items from 12 percent to 5 per cent, offering a major boost to artisans and the traditional crafts sector. This reduction applies to items such as wooden, stone, and metal idols, original paintings and engravings, handcrafted candles,...

September 9, 2025 5:41 PM

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India repatriates 67 Pak prisoners on humanitarian  grounds 

  India has repatriated 67 Pakistani prisoners on humanitarian grounds from Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post in Amritsar, today. They were handed over to Pakistan Rangers by Indian officials. These include 53 fisherman and 14 civil prisoners. Attari Protocol Officer, Arun Mahal said that among the rele...

September 9, 2025 5:53 PM

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Oil prices up

 Crude oil prices rose today. Brent Crude was trading 0.8 per cent up at 66 dollars and 55 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was also trading over 0.8 per cent up at 62 dollars and 79 cents per barrel, when reports last came in.

September 9, 2025 5:13 PM

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10 killed, 61 injured in train collision in Mexico

  In Mexico, at least 10 people were killed and over 61 were injured when a train collided with a double-decker passenger bus yesterday. According to an official at the Civil Protection of the State of Mexico, the cause of the collision is not yet known. The state authorities added, the roof of the ...

September 9, 2025 5:50 PM

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Rupee appreciates by 15 paise to close at 88.11 against US dollar

 In the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated by 15 paise to close at 88 rupees and 11 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 97.40 in intra-day trade.

September 9, 2025 9:54 PM

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Flight operations between Delhi & Kathmandu cancelled amid ongoing protests

  Airlines, including Air India and IndiGo have cancelled their flights between Delhi and Kathmandu in view of the closure of the city’s airport amid anti-government protests. In a statement, Air India said that in view of the current situation, the flights operating on the Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi rou...

September 9, 2025 5:07 PM

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Domestic markets close with marginal gains

  Benchmark domestic equity indices ended with marginal gains today. The Sensex gained 314 points, or 0.39 per cent to close at 81 thousand and 101. Similarly, Nifty added 95 points or 0.39 per cent, to settle at 24 thousand 868. The broader market indices at the Bombay Stock Exchange also displayed...

September 9, 2025 3:56 PM

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India, Russia multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025 begins tomorrow 

  An Indian Armed Forces contingent departed today to participate in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025 that will commence in Russia tomorrow. The seven-day exercise aims to enhance military cooperation, improve interoperability, and provide a platform for participating armies to ex...

September 9, 2025 2:37 PM

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Bihar Cabinet Approves Hike in Honorarium for Anganwadi Sevikas and Sahayikas

In Bihar, the state cabinet has approved the proposal to increase the honorarium of Anganwadi Sevikas and Sahayikas working at Anganwadi centres under the Integrated Child Development Scheme.     According to the cabinet’s decision, Anganwadi Sevikas will now receive an honorarium of 9,000 rupees pe...