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‘India remains fastest-growing economy’

August 28, 2025

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, which aim to cut rates and boost private...

Vizhinjam Port emerges as South Asia’s new maritime powerhouse

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Port has crossed a historic milestone in record time, positioning itself as a...

Cabinet approves submission of bid for Commonwealth Games 2030

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of the Ministry of...

India has 56.75 lakh registered EVs till February 2025

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India has been making significant progress in the transition to green energy and electrification as the...

Centre clears appointment of Justices Aradhe, Pancholi as SC judges

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Acting swiftly on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre on August 27...

Ashwin announces retirement from IPL

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on...

Kartarpur Sahib partially submerged in floodwater

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The historic Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara, one of the holiest shrines believed to be the final resting...

E-commerce industry to generate Rs 1.15 lakh crore this festive season

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India's e-commerce industry, which is expected to grow by 20–25 per cent annually which is nearly...

Op Sindoor demo of technology-driven warfare: Rajnath

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 27 described Operation Sindoor as a striking demonstration of technology-driven...

Trump calls PM Modi ‘terrific man’, but stands by tariff threat