NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's federal government has not quantified the loss to the exchequer due to a lowering of the goods and services tax rates but a state ministers' panel has endorsed the new rate structure, state ministers said on Thursday.

New Delhi, The Indian government has made it clear that Pakistan, the perpetrator of terrorism, "cannot be equated" with India, the victim of cross-border terrorism, the Centre told Parliament on Thursday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said this in a written response to queries in the Rajya Sabha.

The Indian government has objected to miner Vedanta's planned split into four new companies, arguing that the demerger could hinder its ability to recover dues from the company, news channel CNBC-TV18 reported on Wednesday.

One month after being hit by European Union sanctions, India’s Nayara Energy Ltd. is relying on a growing pool of dark-fleet tankers to transport its products, and a narrowing menu of crude imports to keep its operations running.

According to a report in Dhaka Tribune quoting state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry has called on India to immediately shut down alleged offices of the banned Bangladesh Awami League said to be operating in New Delhi and Kolkata.

Oscar winner Guneet Monga Kapoor leads WIF India's delegation sending six women-led film projects to Toronto International Film Festival.

India's parliament on Thursday passed a bill to ban online games played with money in a move that threatens the survival of the popular fantasy gaming sector, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government flagged the high risk of financial harm.

India's food and beverage sector is booming, driven by favourable government policies and increasing consumer demand. Dairy cooperatives are benefiting the rural economy.