November 18, 2015 12:14 am
The Swachh Bharat cess goes against the logic of GST and fiscal federalism.
November 17, 2015 9:47 am
Economists say that while states’ apprehensions may be exaggerated, there is a merit in their argument as the contours of the latest cess — the Swachh Bharat levy — are not clear.
April 06, 2015 1:02 am
The minister has said that the resources generated from the cess will be utilised for financing and promoting initiatives towards Swachh Bharat.
December 29, 2025 23:43 IST
Moscow-installed authorities marked the rebuilding of the Donetsk Academic Regional Drama Theater with a gala concert on the building’s new main stage Sunday night.
Updated: December 29, 2025 23:32 IST
Magnus Carlsen smashed his fist on the board after fumbling and dropping his queen to lose on time against Arjun Erigaisi at the World Blitz Championship. The World No 1 had also smashed his fist on a table after losing to world champion Gukesh in a classical game in June this year.
Updated: December 29, 2025 23:22 IST
Train late due to fog: The passengers are advised to check the train running status on the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) before leaving home for their journey.
December 29, 2025 23:21 IST
Jacob Bethell played a crucial role in the second innings chase of England scoring 40 runs as they won the fourth test by six wickets in Melbourne.
Updated: December 29, 2025 23:13 IST
Panic has gripped Pipraul village in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun after a buffalo, allegedly bitten by a stray dog, died days after its milk was used in a dish at a Tehrai ceremony.
December 29, 2025 23:13 IST
The president, who called radio host John Catsimatidis during a program on WABC radio, was discussing US strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean Sea.
December 29, 2025 23:11 IST
Wawrinka won the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in the following year in 2015 and the US Open in 2016.
Updated: December 29, 2025 23:08 IST
Bengal Tigers started their Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 campaign with narrow 1-0 win over the Soorma Hockey Club.
December 29, 2025 22:46 IST
The law student had approached the South Mumbai panel of the commission complaining that he had sought the certified copies of proceedings in a civil suit before the city civil court in 2018 and deposited the fee stamp and the initial deposit.
December 29, 2025 22:43 IST
In the clip, a man lifts the lid of a dustbin on display in a store and zooms in to show red paan stains.

