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Flipkart Praises Next-Gen GST Reforms as “Perfectly Timed for Festive Growth”

By TNI Team September 4, 2025 12% slab transition.18% rate 20–50 basis points 22 September 2025 40% rate select items 5% rate Ambit Capital Big Billion Days boost to consumption Chief Operating Officer compliance complexity consumer savings devolution e-commerce sellers early implementation Ecommerce exporters festive sale season Festive season Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Flipkart GDP growth boost global trade volatility gst council GST rationalisation GST structure income tax vs GST invoicing logistical challenges micro small and medium businesses MSMEs Next-Gen GST reforms NextGenGST Prime Minister Narendra Modi Rajneesh Kumar rate cuts return compliance SBI research SGST small business support state revenues system adaptations The Big Billion Days updated tax slabs Viksit Bharat ₹14.10 lakh crore FY26

Flipkart’s COO welcomes the Next-Gen GST reforms, predicting a consumption boost. Simplified structure with rate cuts will aid MSMEs and exporters. Early implementation aligns with the festive season. Proposed tax slab rationalization could benefit states fiscally and boost GDP. E-commerce sellers raise operational concerns.

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Dharmendra Pradhan Chairs 56th IIT Council, Unveils 25-Year IIT Roadmap

By TNI Team August 25, 2025 2047 21st century 25-year roadmap 56th IIT Council meeting Atmanirbhar Bharat civilizational resurgence critical technologies Dharmendra Pradhan English entrepreneurship global leadership globally competitive higher education system IIT Delhi iits inclusive Inclusivity Indian Institutes of Technology industry partnerships innovation institutions job creators Job Seekers long-term strategic goals mediums of instruction multidisciplinary collaborations national development New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi Quality Education Regional Languages research ecosystems research-driven Samriddh Bharat Technological Self-Reliance translational research Union Education Minister Viksit Bharat

The IIT Council launched a 25-year roadmap to transform IITs into inclusive, research-focused, and globally competitive institutions, aligning with India’s 2047 vision. Key goals include fostering innovation, promoting job creation, using regional languages in instruction, and strengthening research and industry partnerships.

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Renewed Resolve on Independence Day

By TNI Team August 15, 2025 "Organic Farming"15th august 1947 speech 78 years actions age 45 amrit kaal beliefs Biodiversity BJP bridge not barrier centenary Civic Duties civilisation colonial history commitment common man conserve resources conserve water constructive action consumerism Covid 19 Pandemic cuisine cultural emotion Cultural Self-Respect Customs democratic India developed India developed India 2047 diabetes discipline disciplined lifestyle divisive politics Economy economy confidence Education effort elders Environmental Responsibility exercise farmer Five Pledges Freedom freedom fighters future gandhi global market fluctuations government policy Harmony in Diversity health awareness healthy society heritage heroes honesty human resources inclusive culture Inclusive India Independence day Independence Day celebrations India independence indigenous products Japan language Language Pride less privileged lifestyle diseases Made in Japan Mahatma Gandhi medicines midnight hour nation’s culture National Joint General Secretary (Organisation)natural wealth oil reduction ownership Panch Pran Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru perseverance positivity Prime Minister health advice Prime Minister Narendra Modi productivity progressive India prosperous India punctuality Purpose rabindranath tagore reject corruption responsible citizenship Sanskrit subhashita self-reliance Self-reliant India shared destiny Shiv Prakash simple living startups struggles of past sustainability Swadeshi Tagore tariffs The Lancet Traditions trust Udyamena hi sidhyanti Unity unity in diversity vaccines victory Viksit Bharat Voting work culture worker world economy

India aims to become a developed nation by 2047, focusing on cultural pride, strong work ethic, health awareness, self-reliance, linguistic unity, environmental responsibility, harmony, and civic duties. The goal requires collective effort and embodies Prime Minister Modi’s Five Pledges.

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Empower India: Mandaviya’s International Youth Day Message

By TNI Team August 12, 2025 1999 2000 2025 theme capable youth challenges change-makers community-based projects Dr Mansukh Mandaviya empowered India globally grassroots-led initiatives innovation International Youth Day leaders Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond potential of youth resilient SDGs self-reliant future Social Justice sustainable development Sustainable Development Goals union minister United Nations Viksit Bharat worldwide

On International Youth Day, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya celebrated India’s youth, emphasizing their importance in building a “Viksit Bharat.” The 2025 theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” highlights youth-led initiatives driving sustainable development. Mandaviya views capable youth as vital for a resilient and self-reliant future.

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Flipkart Top Brass Meets FM, Food Minister; Renews Push on MSMEs and Digital Growth

By Rohan Dua August 4, 2025 AI investments April 2025 artisans Atmanirbhar Bharat Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Crafted by Bharat Customer experience digital access digital economy digital literacy e-commerce markets early 2026 Entrepreneurs Finance Ministry financial enablement financial inclusion Flipkart Flipkart Leaders Flipkart Samarth FM Sitharaman inclusive growth Initial Public Offering IPO Kalyan Krishnamurthy kirana stores last-mile delivery late 2025 legal domicile shift livelihoods logistics infrastructure micro enterprises MSMEs National Rural Livelihood Mission National Skill Development Corporation Nirmala Sitharaman NRLM NSDC ODOP One District One Product Rajneesh Kumar regulatory alignment reverse flip rural areas rural businesses self help groups seller tools Singapore small retailers smaller cities technology investments Tier-II cities traditional makers training initiatives US $33–36 billion valuation Viksit Bharat weavers wholesale women-led micro-enterprises workshops

New Delhi: In a move underscoring its alignment with India’s digital and economic priorities, senior Flipkart Group executives, including Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy and Chief Corporate…

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MoS Defence Visits DRDO Lab in Kanpur, Praises Indigenous Defence Innovations

By Aman Kumar Himanshu June 29, 2025 academia collaboration Activated Carbon Fabric BRAHMOS Missile camouflage CBRN suits ceramics DMSRDE Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Dr. RV Hara Prasad DRDO high-pressure polymeric membranes Indian coast guard indigenous defence innovations Industry Collaboration kanpur Level-6 Bullet Proof Jacket lubricants MoS Defence nanomaterials Naphthyl Fuel Operation Sindoor personal protection systems polymers Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sanjay Seth Silicon Carbide Fibre stealth stealth technologies technical textiles technology transfers tree plantation ceremony Viksit Bharat

NEW DELHI: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a key DRDO laboratory based…

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Amitabh Kant Steps Down as G20 Sherpa After 45 Years of Service

By Aman Kumar Himanshu June 16, 2025 African Union G20 amitabh kant Atal Innovation Mission Ease of Doing business G20 SHERPA Global South green hydrogen mission Incredible India Indian bureaucracy Indian Economy Indian Startups Kerala Development Make in India narendra modi Nirmala Sitharaman Niti Aayog PK Mishra public service S jaishankar Startup India think tanks Viksit Bharat

After 45 years in government service, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant steps down, reflecting on a career that shaped India’s growth—from grassroots reforms in Kerala to global leadership at the G20. He now plans to support startups, think tanks, and India’s vision of Viksit Bharat.

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Goa Police Launches AI Tools “Spot the Scam” and “Radical Content Analyser” to Combat Cybercrime

By Atul Krishan June 15, 2025 AI tools app permissions Artificial intelligence ASP Akshat Ayush BITS Pilani Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant Cyber threats cybercrime cybercrime call center cybersecurity Deep Trace digital forensics digital vigilance documents domain credibility emotional tone English extremist content fraudulent websites goa police Goa Police Hackathon 2024 Goa Tourism hate speech Helpline 1930 hindi incitement IPS mobile applications public access public safety QR-based feedback system Quick Pass app Radical Content Analyser religious rhetoric risk assessment Social Media Monitoring Cell speech patterns Spot the Scam SSL certificates tenant verification app union home ministry urdu videos Viksit Bharat

Panaji: In a significant move to strengthen cybersecurity and digital vigilance, Goa Police launched two artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools—”Spot the Scam” and “Radical Content Analyser”—developed…

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PM Modi in Nagpur: Praises RSS, Highlights India’s Global Leadership

By TNI Team March 30, 2025 250-bed hospital Andaman and Nicobar Islands Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita colonial legacies Covid 19 Pandemic developed India Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar earthquake relief global humanitarian efforts global leader Healthcare infrastructure Hedgewar Smruti Mandir Hingna humanitarian assistance Indian cultural values Indian Penal Code kartavya path M.S. Golwalkar Madhav Netralaya Eye Institute & Research Centre Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre Maldives modular operation theatres Myanmar nagpur Nation Building Nationalism Nepal Operation Brahma ophthalmic care outpatient departments pm modi rajpath Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Reshimbagh RSS Startup Ecosystem Subhas Chandra Bose Turkey underprivileged vaccine supply Viksit Bharat Vinayak Savarkar Youth

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Nagpur today to pay homage to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founders and participate in the foundation-laying ceremony…

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Jindal Pushes for Agri Reforms to Boost Farmers’ Income

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 22, 2025 Agri Entrepreneurs Agriculture Reforms Global Farming Indian agriculture modi government naveen jindal Policy Reforms Viksit Bharat

NEW DELHI: Naveen Jindal, Member of Parliament from Kurukshetra, addressed the Lok Sabha today, emphasizing the need to elevate Indian farmers into agri-entrepreneurs. He underscored…

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LG Sinha Calls for AI Labs in J&K Universities

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 1, 2025 AI Labs Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Digital Era Competitiveness economic growth ethical AI Industry Collaboration Innovation Ecosystem Jammu & Kashmir Universities LG Manoj Sinha National Science Day Prof. Ajit Kembhavi Prof. Anil Bharadwaj Raman Effec Science & Technology Department Scientific Progress Short-term AI Courses Synthetic Athletic Track Technology Integration University of Kashmir Vigyan Bharati Viksit Bharat Workforce Reskilling & Upskilling

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a seminar marking National Science Day at the University of Kashmir, where he extended his…

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J&K Youth can be nation’s top entrepreneurs: LG Sinha

By Emaad Makhdoomi January 25, 2025 BRICS Youth Council Business Leaders Central Sector Industrial Development Scheme economic growth Education Reforms Entrepreneurship Ecosystem IIM Jammu Incubation Centers Industry 4.0 innovation J&K J&K Youth can be nation’s top entrepreneurs: LG Sinha Jammu and Kashmir development Manoj Sinha Mission Yuva skill development startups technological advancement Viksit Bharat Young entrepreneurs Youth Entrepreneurship

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Run-up Event at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, emphasizing the need for empowering youth…

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Flipkart Praises Next-Gen GST Reforms as “Perfectly Timed for Festive Growth”

Dharmendra Pradhan Chairs 56th IIT Council, Unveils 25-Year IIT Roadmap

Renewed Resolve on Independence Day

Flipkart Top Brass Meets FM, Food Minister; Renews Push on MSMEs and Digital Growth

MoS Defence Visits DRDO Lab in Kanpur, Praises Indigenous Defence Innovations

Amitabh Kant Steps Down as G20 Sherpa After 45 Years of Service

PM Modi in Nagpur: Praises RSS, Highlights India’s Global Leadership

Jindal Pushes for Agri Reforms to Boost Farmers’ Income

LG Sinha Calls for AI Labs in J&K Universities

J&K Youth can be nation’s top entrepreneurs: LG Sinha

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