August 25, 2025

Madras Presidency Sees Cotton Surge with 4,53,467 Bales Received till Mid-August 1925

From February to mid-August 1925, Madras Presidency's cotton presses and spinning mills received 4,53,467 bales of cotton. Exports soared, spinning mills got over 1 lakh bales, showing a booming season compared to last year!

August 24, 2025

Central Government to Release August 2025 Salaries Early in Maharashtra and Kerala Ahead of Ganapati and Onam

Good news for Maharashtra and Kerala! The central government is paying August 2025 salaries early for its employees and pensioners. Maharashtra gets paid on August 26 before Ganapati, while Kerala will receive theirs on August 25, ahead of Onam. Read on for all the festive salary details!

August 24, 2025

India's GST Rate Cut Plans Shake Up Festive Sales and Electric Vehicle Market

India’s festive sales are slow as buyers wait for GST rate cuts on cars and electronics. Auto dealers worry about heavy stocks. EV makers fear losing their low-cost edge. The GST Council's decision is eagerly awaited and will impact consumers and companies alike.

August 24, 2025

AIOCD Demands GST Cut on Medicines: Life-Saving Drugs Should Be Tax-Free!

Big news for medicine buyers! AIOCD wants all medicines taxed just 5%, and vital life-saving drugs fully free of GST. This move aims to give a big relief to patients and families across India, especially those without insurance. Will the government listen?

August 24, 2025

Tamil Nadu Launches Instant Crop Loans of Rs 17,000 Crore to Boost Farmers and Livestock

Tamil Nadu government rolls out an exciting instant crop loan scheme with Rs 17,000 crore support. Farmers can now get loans up to Rs 5 lakh on the very day they apply online. Plus, Rs 3,000 crore is set aside for livestock development too. This easy online process is changing the game for rural India!