States welcome GST reforms, focus on ease of doing business
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) States have welcomed the decisions taken at the 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Thursday, describing the latest reforms as an important step towards simplifying the tax regime, easing compliance and addressing the concerns faced by businesses and taxpayers.The meeting, which focused largely on…
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Tamil Nadu seeks 3000 MW more as October power demand stays high
Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s power utility has floated an urgent tender to buy up to 3,000 MW during evening peak hours as electricity demand remains close to 20,000 MW in October amid prolonged hot weather and declining wind…
Britney Spears visits Dolly Parton’s tourist attraction, says she was unaware of its existence
Los Angeles, Oct 8 (IANS) Pop icon Britney Spears recently paid a visit to Dollywood with her sons, and shared that she was oblivious to the theme park’s existence before their trip.
The ‘Toxic’ hitmaker took to her Instagram, and shared…
‘Vanvaas’ director Anil Sharma recollects Nana Patekar standing in snow for 8 hours during film’s…
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Director Anil Sharma has recollected his fond memories of working with actor Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday. He shared an incident from the shooting of his film.
The director spoke with IANS after the…
Salman Khan pays an emotional tribute to ‘Bhau’ Nana Patekar: Rest in peace
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Bollywood actor Salman Khan paid an emotional tribute to 'Bhau' Nana Patekar.
Salman uploaded a black-and-white photograph of the late veteran actor on his Insta Stories and wrote, "Nanaaaaaaaaaa Rest in peace…
Suriya’s ‘Scene’ makers release first single ‘Aathi Iva Yarraa’ from…
Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) The makers of director Jithu Madhavan's eagerly awaited next film 'Scene', featuring actor Suriya in the lead, on Thursday released the first single from the film, 'Aathi Iva Yarraa', from the film, much to the delight…
Ali Fazal recalls the time Nana Patekar cooked for him: One of the best meals
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Actor Ali Fazal recalled the time when late veteran actor Nana Patekar cooked a delicious meal for him at his residence.He also shared that only weeks before his sudden demise on Thursday, Nana Patekar had told him that…
NIA court sentences Thai arms smuggler to 6 years’ imprisonment in NSCN (IM) case
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) A Special NIA Court in Delhi sentenced a Thai national and arms smuggler to six years’ imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5 lakh in a case relating to an international arms procurement conspiracy of the NSCN (IM), an…
Bihar: ED files charge sheet against six accused into Rs 1.29 crore PNB fraud
Patna, Oct 8 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Patna Zonal Office has filed a charge sheet before the Special PMLA Court in Patna against six individuals in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to a bank fraud…
Unintentional errors can be rectified; deliberate mistakes won’t be tolerated: Gujarat CM
Gandhinagar, Oct 8 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday said deliberate mistakes in road and infrastructure works would not be tolerated, while calling for strict adherence to tender procedures and standard operating…