GST Reform: Small Cars To Become More Affordable

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a major GST reform that will simplify India's current four-slab tax structure into a two-slab system. The GST Council, headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is meeting on September 3-4 to finalise the new structure, which will affect around 175 products, including automobiles.

Kejriwal Questions Ethanol Policy Amid Sugar Rise

India - 2 hr, 22 min ago

Arvind Kejriwal criticises the ethanol-blending policy after sugar prices jump, arguing cane diversion to ethanol impacts domestic supply and costs for households.

Punjab Anti-drug Crackdown In Fazilka

India - 4 hr, 22 min ago

Punjab police, under Yudh Nasheyan Virudh, arrested 1,331 suspects in 924 NDPS Act cases in Fazilka, with large heroin and narcotics seizures and a focus on rehabilitation.

Skoda Kylaq Sportline Launched At Rs 11.32 Lakh

Automobiles - 4 hr, 42 min ago

Czech carmaker Skoda has launched the Kylaq Sportline in India at Rs. 11.32 lakh, giving its compact SUV lineup a sportier trim option. The Skoda Kylaq Sportline variant slots between the Signature Plus and Prestige trims, with a price gap of up to Rs. 60,000 in either direction.