GST collections in September rise 6.5% year-on-year at Rs 1.73 lakh crore
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IIFA 2024: Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji shines bright and ‘Animal’ takes over Abu Dhabi
Our Bureau Abu Dhabi The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2024 took place on September 28 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, marking the third consecutive year the glamorous event has been hosted in the UAE...
India 3rd Most Powerful Nation in Asia, behind US and China
Our Bureau New Delhi According to the recently released Asia Power Index 2024 by the Australian think tank Lowy Institute, India has ascended to become the third most powerful nation in Asia, surpassing Japan. This marks a significant shift in...
Israel’s Netanyahu at UN describes India as ‘Blessing’ and Iran as ‘Curse’
Our Bureau New York, NY Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a contentious speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2024, where he characterized India as a "blessing" and Iran as a "curse." His remarks came amid...
Global Indian Diaspora, Know the Countries with Large Indian Population
Our Bureau New Delhi The Indian diaspora is one of the largest and most vibrant in the world, with millions of people of Indian origin residing outside their homeland. As of 2024, several countries have significant Indian populations, each contributing...
2024 Washington State Book Award for Fiction goes to ‘The Laughter’ by Sonora Jha
Our Bureau Olympia, WA The Washington Center for the Book (an affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book administered by Washington State Library) recently selected Sonora Jha’s novel ‘The Laughter’ under the category of Fiction Winner. ‘The...
Raj Parekh, named as First-Ever Chief of Corporate Enforcement at Bureau of Industry and Security
Our Bureau Washington, DC The US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently announced the appointment of Raj Parekh as its first-ever Chief of Corporate Enforcement. He will serve as the primary interface between BIS’s special agents, the...