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S&P Global Ratings has seemingly approved of the Indian government’s proposed reform of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, dismissing concerns about New Delhi’s finances due to lower indirect tax rates.Days after the agency upgraded its rating on India, Yee Farn Phua, director of sovereign and international public finance ratings at S&P, said on Tuesday in a webinar that while the initial reaction to the government’s proposal would be that tax rates would come down and hurt revenues, it might not necessarily be the case. “If you look at the current GST regime, it is quite a complex one…

Shillong Chamber Choir members with founder Neil Nongkynrih | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The internationally acclaimed Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC) has released a new track, ‘You came into our lives’, a heartfelt reflection on love, friendship and the transformative power of music. Written by the choir’s founder and mentor, Neil Nongkynrih, along with his friend, Deelip Kumar Sahu, the song is a moving tribute to Uncle Neil’s friends and family. Released on the occasion of his 55th birth anniversary (July 9), the song reflects the profound impact that he had on the lives of the choir members.“I had almost forgotten…

Artificial intelligence has proven effective at helping doctors screen for abnormalities in the colon. Sorbetto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sorbetto/Getty Images Artificial intelligence is beginning to help doctors screen patients for several routine diseases. But a new study raises concerns about whether doctors might become too reliant on AI. The study looking at gastroenterologists in Poland found that they appeared to be about 20% worse at spotting polyps and other abnormalities during colonoscopies on their own, after they’d grown accustomed to using an AI-assisted system. The findings, published in the journal Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology, suggest that even after…

Updated on: Aug 19, 2025 04:39 pm IST Apple will manufacture all iPhone 17 models in India, with Tata Group emerging as a major partner as the company accelerates its move away from China. Apple will manufacture all four iPhone 17 series models in India for the first time, including the two Pro variants, ahead of their September launch. Bloomberg reports that the move marks a significant milestone in Apple’s ongoing strategy to reduce reliance on China for US-bound shipments. Apple will produce all iPhone 17 models in India ahead of launch, reducing reliance on China.(Bloomberg) The company now operates…

As a travel writer, I’m often asked by friends and family for vacation-planning advice. I’ve helped plan everything from low-key European beach trips to quick weekend getaways from NYC. But since I grew up in a stunning summertime destination along the East Coast, no question comes up more frequently than: What do I pack for Maine? When visiting my home state, it can be tricky to know how to pack. You plan the trip dreaming of sunny days on the coast, but the area can also get rainy days and chilly nights even during the summer—so you have to pack…

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories President Trump announced on social media yesterday that he would facilitate a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He says he’ll hold trilateral talks with the two leaders afterward, but did not provide details on when these would take place. This development comes after Trump met Zelenskyy and a delegation of European leaders at the White House in an effort to…

For all the talk of a new, lasting multiracial coalition that helped elect Donald Trump, there are clues that this support may be wavering, particularly among Latino voters. Polls show the president’s approval rating with this group has plummeted since the last election, and a third of Latinos who voted for him say they are unlikely to back a Republican candidate in the next one.This collapse happened for a few reasons. Latino voters are not only souring on the president generally, but also on his handling of key issues like immigration and the economy — the very topics that boosted…

Sweden’s landmark Kiruna Church begins a two-day journey to a new home, inching down an Arctic road to save its wooden walls from ground subsidence and the expansion of the world’s largest underground iron ore mine.Workers have jacked up the 600-tonne, 113-year-old church from its foundations and hefted it onto a specially built trailer – part of a 30-year project to relocate thousands of people and buildings from the city of Kiruna in the region of Lapland.Mine operator LKAB has spent the past year widening the road for the journey, which will take the red-painted church – one of Sweden’s…

Vivo V60 5G, the company’s latest camera-centric smartphone for India, has finally gone on sale today. It comes with a triple camera setup tuned by Zeiss Optics, a large quad-curve display, and a Snapdragon chipset with dual IP ratings. Here’s everything you need to know about the Vivo V60, including offers, price, variants, specifications, and more. Vivo V60 5G mobile packs a Zeiss-powered triple camera setup. (HT) Vivo V60 5G price in India and offersThe Vivo V60 starts at ₹36,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. There is also a variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB…

Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Chief Selector Neetu David during the press conference to announce the team for Australia ODI Series and ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai on August 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Fit-again pacer Renuka Thakur was on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) included in India’s squad for the ODI Women’s World Cup at home along with top-order batter Pratika Rawal but the big-hitting Shafali Verma was left out. The squad will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur. The ICC event begins on September 30. Rawal, who has done exceptionally…