President Pranab Mukherjee today approved the 122nd Constitution Amendment Bill that would pave the way for implementation of a common Goods and Services Tax (GST) across the nation. Read More
Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov died today, the government announced, ending over a quarter of a century of his iron-fisted rule in the Central Asian nation with no clear successor lined up. Read More
Rousseff, 68, was convicted by 61 of the 81 senators of illegally manipulating the national budget. The vote, passing the needed two-thirds majority, meant she was immediately removed from office. Read More
Indian-origin former Singapore President S R Nathan, who passed away on Monday night, will be given a state funeral on Friday, the Prime Minister’s Office said in Singapore. Read More
President Pranab Mukherjee today said terrorism, smuggling and drug activities are co-related and a concerted effort is needed to break the nexus which was creating 'havoc' in the country’s social life. Read More
Prime Minister Modi thanked Mexico for its support for its NSG membership bid and called the country an important partner for India's energy security. Read More