2026 TN polls will see DMK-TVK clash, Vijay tells party meet

Founder of the fledgeling Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam, actor Vijay on Friday said the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly polls would a "different election," and the contest shall be only between his party and......

'A Tsunami is coming on April 2': Oppn on Trump's tariff war

Opposition MPs on Thursday raised concerns over United States President Donald Trump's tariff threats, with senior Congress leader P Chidambaram asking the government to clarify India's response,......

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

With its age-old fascination for education, southern states have done better than the North.Start-ups, IT hubs, and industry majors setting up shop have changed the face of the South.Nearly 79% of......

Have you been scammed by fake Kerala lottery online?

The Kerala police have issued a notice to Google to remove apps from its Play Store that are selling fake lotteries online in the name of the lottery run by the state. IMAGE: Kerala finance......

GST rates on host of goods rejigged

Term life insurance policies, and senior citizens' health insurance premium are likely to be exempted from GST as most members of a state ministerial panel favoured cutting taxes to benefit the......

Consensus eludes GoM on GST rate rationalisation, over 100 items discussed

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on goods and services tax (GST) rate rationalisation, which convened in Goa on Wednesday, reviewed the GST rates for over 100 items, including textiles, handloom goods,......

GST To See Two Slab Rate Structure?

Of the two rate structures on the table, one suggests tax slabs of 8 per cent, 16 per cent, and 24 per cent.The other proposes tax slabs at 9 per cent, 18 per cent, and 27 per cent. Illustration:......

Why Petroleum Products Are Not Under GST

Adding petrol and diesel to GST was a challenging task due to their significant role as revenue generators for both the central and state governments. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters......

'In a crisis like this, everybody is in the same boat'

'It all depends on how much fuel is there in your tank.' Photograph: Kind courtesy PVR For the first time in four years, film ticket sales grew in 2019. Just as the industry was savouring it came......

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran......

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

'Those who are starving need not go to watch the match' IMAGE: India vs Sri Lanka Ticket Inauguration Ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. Photograph: KCA Faced with criticism from various......