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New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Maha Ashtami, one of the most significant days of the Navratri festival. In a message shared on social media, Modi said: "Warm wishes to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami. May this sacred day bring happiness, peace, and good health into everyone's life." The Prime Minister also shared devotional verses (stuti) dedicated to the Goddess, invoking divine blessings for the well-being of all.
October 2025 is packed with major festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Chath Puja and Durga Puja In this festive season, several states will observe many bank holidays during the month. In October 2025, there will be a national holiday when banks across all states will remain closed. Due to various local festivals, several bank branches will also remain closed in different states. While online banking services will remain available, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed specific days in October ...Read More >
Amritsar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand has claimed that Britain assisted India in executing the 1984 Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, stoking a new controversy.In a post on X on Monday, Dubey alleged that then PM Indira Gandhi "launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain", with British Army officers present in Amritsar.He uploaded a classified British document, "Sikh Community", claiming that on Feb 23, 1984, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office mentioned in a letter that the Indian govt had sought British advice over a plan to remove Si ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 24: GAS Milano, the premium Italian Denim wear brand, introduced its new line of innerwear with a sensuous campaign featuring the Stunning John Abraham. Also Read | Karnataka Hoysalas Beat Karnataka Kadambas As Karnataka Men's T20 Cricket Series for the Blind 2025 Begins in Bengaluru. GAS Milano's innerwear collection redefines the way everyday essentials combine comfort, confidence, and design. Known for its contemporary take on denim and casual-wear, GAS Milano has long stood for effortless style with Italian craftsmanship at its core. This launch marks a bold ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 26 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a review meeting at the Chief Minister's residence on Friday regarding the ongoing GST and Swadeshi Awareness Campaign in the state. The Chief Minister said that the new GST rates, effective from September 22, are a significant step for the state's economy and local industries, and their benefits are now directly reaching the public. He urged all public representatives to make awareness activities more extensive and impactful. He asked representatives to actively carry the campaign forw ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 28 (ANI): Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu in which at least 40 people were killed, urging authorities to conduct a thorough inquiry and ensure proper compensation and support for the families of the victims. Speaking to ANI, "This is a shocking incident, and a proper inquiry should be instituted. For those people who have lost their lives, their families should be helped, and they should be given proper compensation. This incident should not be repeated anywhere in our count ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on late Sunday hailed India's triumph in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai and emphasised that "Bharat is destined to win no matter which field". In a post shared on X, Shah said, "A phenomenal victory. The fierce energy of our boys blew up the rivals again. Bharat is destined to win no matter which field." Meanwhile, following Team India's win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Team India. PM Modi took to Twitter and said, "#OperationSindoor on the games fie ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Chennai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have reduced the tax burden on people. Addressing the Joint Conclave of Trade and Industries Association - 'Tax Reforms for Rising Bharat' in Chennai, she explained that the four-tier GST structure has now been simplified to just two slabs. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Statement "Earlier, GST had four categories. Now, we have simplified it into two slabs - 5 per cent and 18 per cent. Items that were taxed at 12 per cent and 18 per cent have largely been moved to the ...Read More >
Jharsuguda (Odisha) [India], September 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, during his address in Jharsuguda, Odisha, following the inauguration of multiple development projects, said that the state is advancing at the speed of a "double engine," with new projects worth thousands of crores of rupees underway for the development of the state and the country. He also announced the launch of BSNL's indigenous 4G services and the approval of new semiconductor units. "A year and a half ago, during the assembly elections, the people of Odisha had resolved to move forward with a new ...Read More >
Jharsuguda, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several development projects worth Rs 60,000 crore in Odisha's Jharsuguda and reiterated his call for an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)'. These projects span various sectors, including telecommunications, railways, higher education, healthcare, skill development, and rural housing, among others. Addressing the large gathering, PM Modi extended Navratri greetings to the people of the state amid the "Modi-Modi" chants. The Prime Minister also thanked the people for ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
Greater Noida: The third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS 2025) concluded on Monday with a grand closing ceremony. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, the chief guest on the final day, congratulated the Uttar Pradesh government on the event's resounding success. He noted, "UPITS reflects the economic, industrial, and cultural potential not only of the state but of India as a whole." He urged a collective commitment to promote indigenous products, encourage entrepreneurship, and realize the vision of a Viksit India by 2047. Highlighting the remarkable ...Read More >
MADURAI: Likening the custodial murder of Ajith Kumar in Tiruppuvanam to an 'organised crime by police where the state kills its own citizens,' Madras high court lambasted the Tamil Nadu police and said the action against the perpetrators should be more stringent than in normal murder cases.A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete pointed to 44 external injuries on the person of Ajith Kumar and said no part of the body was spared by the delinquent cops. "Even an ordinary murderer would not have inflicted such kind of injuries," the bench said on Tuesday.The natur ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said over 90% of items in the 18% GST slab and 99% of goods in the 12% slab have been shifted to the 5% bracket under the recent tax reforms. She added that moving towards a two-slab system of 5% and 18%, along with reducing tax rates on a majority of items, would positively impact all 140 crore Indians. She was speaking at Tax Reforms for Rising Bharat, an event organised by the Joint Conclave of Trade and Industries Association. Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier announced that the reforms would be rolled out before D ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress during a public meeting in Assam's Darrang district, alleging that the party has consistently sided with anti-national forces and even terrorists groomed by Pakistan. "Instead of standing with our brave soldiers, Congress has chosen to back infiltrators and those who threaten India's unity. This party has repeatedly provided cover to anti-national forces," PM Modi told the gathering at Mangaldoi, adding that the BJP would not allow infiltrators to grab land or alter the state's demography. Signalling ...Read More >
Over the course of the day, PM Modi logged nearly 4.5 hours of air travel, including 2 hours of chopper rides, to connect with people and projects across multiple states Prime Minister Narendra Modi's day on September 25th was marked by a hectic schedule and diverse engagements, reflecting both his pace of work and his outreach across multiple sectors, despite being on a 9-day fast during Navratri. Over the course of the day, PM Modi logged nearly 4.5 hours of air travel, including 2 hours of c ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 26 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in an awareness program organised in Patel Nagar, Dehradun, on Friday as part of the 'GST Bachat Utsav.' During the event, the Chief Minister interacted with traders and local residents to gather feedback on the benefits of the reduced GST rates. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a new era of economic reforms has commenced in the country, and the reduction in GST rates represents a historic step toward enhancing the quality of life for all sections ...Read More >
The recent GST reforms will spur market consumption and boost the domestic economy, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Monday. He said the impact of these reforms will be known in the next four to six months. Chaudhary interacted with businessmen, entrepreneurs, and tax experts in Indore regarding the Goods and Services Tax reforms. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that when GST reforms bring additional money into the hands of the common people, it will definitely boo ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 27 (ANI): Due to continuous heavy rainfall in Hyderabad, the gates of the Himayat Sagar reservoir were opened by the officials last night, which caused the Musi River to overflow near the Chaderghat bridge. As a precautionary measure, the road near the Chaderghat bridge in Hyderabad was closed, resulting in a huge traffic jam in the area. Also Read | Who Is Petal Gehlot? All About the Indian Diplomat Whose Powerful Speech at UNGA Slamming Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Went Viral (Video). Police officials closed the road near Chaderghat Bridge in Hyderab ...Read More >
Haryana [India], September 29 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday extended his congratulations to the Indian cricket Team for winning the Asia Cup 2025 after defeating Pakistan by five wickets in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In a post shared on X, Saini said, "#AsiaCup2025 India becomes the winner. Heartfelt congratulations to the Indian cricket team for winning the Asia Cup. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire Indian team for this incredible and outstanding performance. May you continue to proudly wave India's victorious tricolou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performed a traditional havan at the new BJP Delhi headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, on Monday, ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Several Delhi Ministers, including Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Supriya Swaraj, Ashish Sood and Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, were present at the hawan ceremony. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva was also present. While interacting with the media, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta congratulated all the BJP workers on the newly built party headquarter and said, "I congratulate ...Read More >
Chennai, (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Chennai Police received a phone call claiming that a bomb had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor C Joseph Vijay, officials said. Following the alert on Sunday, police personnel rushed to the spot, and a bomb disposal squad was deployed. Experts are currently carrying out thorough checks inside and outside the premises, sources said. Visuals showed heavy security outside Vijay's residence. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi To Inaugurate New BJP Office in Delhi Today on Saptami of Navrat ...Read More >
"The yatra is going on smoothly as pilgrims in large numbers are paying obeisance at the temple every day. So far, over 1,25,645 pilgrims have registered for darshan till Sunday night," a Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board official told PTI. Amid chants of devotion and bhajans echoing through Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi, and en route, devotees continue to arrive in the town from across the country and abroad to seek the deity's blessings. Katra, the twin routes and the Bhawan tem ...Read More >
Chennai: As high as 99% of all the goods which were earlier in the 12 per cent GST bracket have now been brought down to the 5 per cent GST bracket, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Sunday. She made the remarks while addressing a joint conclave of the Trade and Industries Association, titled 'Tax Reforms for Rising Bharat' in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The sweeping GST rationalisation and reforms unveiled after the GST Council meeting on September 3, once implemented, are expected to bring about a massive change across the country, directly impacting India's 1.4 billion citizens. The tax cu ...Read More >
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) during his visit to Purnea, Bihar. Addressing a public event after inaugurating the new Purnea airport and flagging off its first commercial flight, the PM accused the Opposition of insulting Bihar by comparing it to beedis and advocating for infiltrators to secure their vote bank. Inauguration of Projects Worth ₹36,000 Crore At the gathering, which saw the presence of Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union ministers, and NDA leaders, PM Modi unveil ...Read More >
The post was aimed at the central government's GST policy on tobacco products. (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Congress compared Bihar with bidis, sparking controversy and insult to Biharis, said PM Modi * Prime Minister Modi condemned Congress and RJD for alleged misgovernance in Bihar * PM Modi accused opposition of supporting infiltrators and pledged their removal by NDA Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Purnea: Prime Minist ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Consumers will get the benefits of reduced GST on medicines that have been manufactured and on chemist shelves before the new rates are implemented from September 22. The sweeping GST reforms unveiled on September 3, among other measures by the central government, have provided a substantial relief on health care, with taxes being either fully exempted or brought down to the lowest slab. Since then, there has been a widespread query about what will happen to medicines already in the supply chain before the new GST rates come into effect. Is it required ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): The Delhi Police have registered a case after a minor was killed in a clash with other minors in Delhi's Mangolpuri area, officials said According to police, the deceased had a fight with the accused on Friday morning. Later, the accused, along with a group of boys, allegedly beat him. Also Read | Navratri 2025: PM Narendra Modi Extends Greetings to Nation on 6th Day of Shardiya Navratri, Says 'We Bow in Reverence to Devi Maa'. However, there were no visible external injury marks. Police said most of the Children in Conflict with Law (CCL) involved in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Skandamata. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "On this Navratri, today we bow our heads in reverence to Devi Maa! May her grace instil confidence in everyone's life. May all devotees receive the Mother's blessings." The fifth day of Shardiya Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga. Skandamata is associated with the Vishuddha Chakra, symbolising purity and clarity. Her devotees believe she re ...Read More >