Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December 2025, even as sweeping tax cuts slowed down growth in revenues from domestic transactions, according to government data released on Thursday. The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in December 2024 was over Rs 1.64 lakh crore. In November 2025 — the first month… Continue reading "December GST collection is 1.74 lakh crore"
The government has completed the trial, testing and certification of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train, with the first route chosen between Guwahati and Kolkata, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first sleeper train sometime soon, the minister said at a press conference. “For a long time, there has been a demand… Continue reading "First Vande Bharat sleeper train to ply between Guwahati and Kolkata"
The Defence Ministry on Tuesday signed contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of close-quarter battle (CQB) carbines and heavyweight torpedoes, strengthening the combat capabilities of the armed forces. The contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. Under a contract valued at Rs 2,770 crore, over 4.25 lakh CQB carbines along with accessories will… Continue reading "Defence Ministry signs Rs 4,666-crore deals for battle carbines, torpedoes"
The Railway Ministry will offer a 3 per cent discount on the purchase of unreserved tickets through the RailOne app when payments are made using any digital mode. The incentive will be available for a six-month period from January 14 to July 14, 2026. Currently, passengers booking unreserved tickets on the RailOne app receive a 3 per cent cashback only… Continue reading "Indian Railways offers 3% discount on RailOne App unreserved tickets via all digital payments"
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces. The approvals, accorded during a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council on Monday, grant Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for a range of equipment and systems across the Army, Navy and… Continue reading "DAC clears defence procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore"
The Supreme Court on Monday said that certain clarifications were necessary regarding the definitions it recently approved for the Aravalli Hills, while staying a ruling passed last month on the issue. Hence, the Supreme Court has “put in abeyance” its earlier decision (issued on November 20) to accept the Central Environment Ministry’s definition of Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Range. Acceptance… Continue reading "Supreme Court pauses its own judgment defining Aravalli"
President Droupadi Murmu has returned the University of Madras (Amendment) Bill to the Tamil Nadu government, dealing a fresh blow to the DMK government’s efforts to assert greater control over the administration of state-run universities, according to a report by The New Indian Express. Chennai University (Amendment) Bill, 2022, sought to empower the State government to appoint the Vice-Chancellor of… Continue reading "President Droupadi Murmu sends back Tamil Nadu Bill on Vice-Chancellor appointments"
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced significant strides in India’s fight against malaria, citing a 97% reduction in cases, with an expectation of eradicating the disease soon. He credited initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat and Mission Indradhanush for these advances. Speaking at the ‘All India Medical Conference – IMA NATCON 2025,’ Shah highlighted the progress made in healthcare under Prime… Continue reading "India will soon eradicate Malaria: Home Minister Amit Shah"
President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie onboard the Indian Navy’s indigenous Kalvari class submarine INS Vaghsheer at Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi accompanied the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces while undertaking a sortie on the Western Seaboard. This maiden sortie onboard a Kalvari Class Submarine by President Droupadi Murmu is the… Continue reading "President Droupadi Murmu undertakes dive sortie in submarine"
India on Friday strongly condemned the latest killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling a spate of recent attacks on members of the minority community “worrisome” and warning that such violence cannot be ignored. Reacting to the developments, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi had taken serious note of the incidents across the border. The Ministry… Continue reading "India strongly condemns attacks on minorities in Bangladesh : MEA"