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Indian Medical Association seeks withrawal of 5% GST on health care sector

“Health care industry is in a deep financial crisis with the unprecedented maintenance cost. In this background, the government’s support is needed for the industry. We are hopeful that the government would respond positively over the issue of GST exemption”

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022

Mapping India: How Madras pioneered a new age of surveys and maps

During the 19th Century, this city that is now Chennai led India into a new age of mapping. Mark Madras week with us, exploring relics and stories of the Great Trigonometrical Survey

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022

Talking to FIFA, hope U-17 Women's World Cup can be held in India: Centre to SC

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it is holding talks with FIFA officials to resolve the crisis arising from the international football body suspending the All India Football Federation (AIFF), and expressed hope the differences would be sorted out soon so that the country can…

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2022

Last time we played Pakistan the result didn't go our way, but the team is playing differently now: Rohit Sharma

Captain, coach focusing on creating bench strength

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2022

Focus will be on integrating IAC's flight, fleet operations: CO designate

KOCHI: The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) is all set for its commissioning and post the historic event, Indian Navy's prime focus will be on the integration of flight and fleet operations of the ship, said Commodore Vidhyadhar Harke, the Commanding Officer (Desig) of the vessel, which will soon be rechristened…

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2022

New pacts cement India-Thai relations

Thailand's Foreign Affairs Ministry and India's Ministry of External Affairs co-hosted a signing ceremony on Wednesday for two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to improve bilateral ties.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022

TSTH mulls lowering Thai sales target

Falling demand for steel amid high inflation and weak purchasing power has led Tata Steel Thailand Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker, to consider revising down its 2022 sales target.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022

Salman Rushdie: where to start with this pioneering and controversial author

On the eve of India’s 75th anniversary of independence (August 15), the 75-year-old Salman Rushdie was stabbed multiple times on stage in New York. Thankfully, the author survived the attack. But you might be wondering how a writer came to be the target of such violence.

The Conversation · Aug 17, 2022

Sri Lanka to woo greater number of Indian tourists

The island is preparing new packages such as the Murugan-Shiva Shakthi trails

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2022

TCI, ICRISAT to improve database

Open-access platform database to feature additional variables related to nutrition, food security and sustainable agriculture in India

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2022