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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. Tho ...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. Tho ...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 ...Read More >
The meeting included senior officials from the shrine board, police (Representational) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board will reintroduce wireless sets to boost track communication * Shrine to reopen after 19-day closure due to landslide causing 34 deaths and 20 injuries * Pilgrims must carry valid RFID cards; extra scanners and staff to enforce this rule Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Jammu: The Mata ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates has significantly eased the tax burden on people and strengthened state revenues. Speaking at the 'Tax Reforms for Rising Bharat' conclave in Mylapore here, Sitharaman said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had entrusted her with the responsibility of explaining GST when it was introduced in 2017. "Back then, the GST regime had four tax slabs. Today, we have simplified it to two ...Read More >
Darrang (Assam) [India], September 14 (ANI): Noting that the double-engine government is committed to transforming Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the state is emerging as one of the fastest-growing regions in the country and will play a central role in building a "Viksit Bharat". Addressing a rally in Darrang, Prime Minister Modi said the new projects would further strengthen the government's vision of turning Assam into a hub of connectivity and healthcare excellence. ...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 ab ...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 ...Read More >
The Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, initially suspended due to heavy rainfall and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, remains postponed until further notice, according to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Safety concerns persist as incessant rain continues to disrupt tracks and the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, causing disappointment among devotees and impacting local businesses dependent on the pilgrimage. Due to heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhawan, the commencement of the temporarily ...Read More >
Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday made it clear that matters of law and order, including actions such as extradition, are under the jurisdiction of police, and that he would not interfere in that. Responding to questions about a few organisations demanding extradition of former MP Pratap Simmha over alleged controversial remarks about the Dasara inauguration, Siddaramaiah said, "I am not going to say anything about this. Police will act on this. If he has done any act which disturb ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday (September 13, 2025) launched a ₹1.5-crore "hotline maintenance van" as part of a pilot project to ensure uninterrupted power in her Shalimar Bagh constituency during electricity maintenance works. Similar vehicles will be made available in every Assembly constituency as part of the larger project, said the CM, without sharing more details. She added that the work of installing LEDs in 44,000 streetlights across Delhi is progressing at a fast pace, a ...Read More >
Jammu: The pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, which was scheduled to restart on Sunday after remaining suspended for 19 days, has been postponed again till further orders amid incessant rains, the shrine board said on Saturday. The pilgrimage was suspended on August 26, hours before a major landslide hit the route leading to the shrine that resulted in the death of 34 pilgrims and injuries to 20 others. In a post in X, the Shrine board said, "Due to incessant rain at Bhawan and the tr ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir)[India], September 13 (ANI): Ahead of the Shardiya Navratras, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, CEO of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), convened a joint meeting on Saturday in Katra. According to a statement from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, security agencies and local authorities attended a meeting to conduct a thorough review of preparations for the upcoming Navratra, which will be observed from September 22 to October 1, 2025. The meeting brought togeth ...Read More >
Lucknow: A pall of gloom descended on the families of people who lost their lives in a bus accident in Kakori on Thursday.Sanjeet, employed with the company which was carrying out construction of a bridge at the spot of the accident, was the youngest in his family and was scheduled to be married during the upcoming Navratri. Hours before his death, Sanjeet got his mother's phone recharged so that she could speak with him. The news of his sudden death shattered the family, as celebrations quickly ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) will conduct yet another round of admissions for vacant seats in colleges affiliated with Gujarat University and other state universities. This will be the sixth registration drive, highlighting ongoing challenges in the admission process. According to the latest notification, students who wish to cancel their existing admissions can do so on Sep 13 and 14. Fresh registrations will then be accepted on Sep 15 and 16, with seat allotments sch ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 5 (PTI) The car makers are expected to see a pent-up demand over the next two months, and the industry may perform better than projected earlier this fiscal due to GST rate rationalisation, which will make small cars cheaper, Stellantis India business head and director for automotive brands Kumar Priyesh said on Friday. He also said that building local R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and localised products has helped the group's Citroen brand keep its vehicle prices accessible for ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 5 (PTI) The car makers are expected to see a pent-up demand over the next two months, and the industry may perform better than projected earlier this fiscal due to GST rate rationalisation, which will make small cars cheaper, Stellantis India business head and director for automotive brands Kumar Priyesh said on Friday. He also said that building local R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and localised products has helped the group's Citroen brand keep its vehicle prices accessible for ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Aug 29 (Maxim News): As August 2025 comes to an end, the month of September is set to begin with a series of vibrant festivals and important occasions. This month marks the end of Bhadrapada and the beginning of Ashwayuja in the Hindu calendar. Along with major cultural and religious celebrations, September will also bring several holidays. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp September 2 - Ram Dev Jayanti, celebrated mainly in Rajasthan, this day honors Saint Ramdevji. Special pujas are hel ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A major controversy has broken out in Karnataka over the state government's decision to invite Booker Prize-winning author and social activist Banu Mushtaq, a Muslim, to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, a festival with deep-rooted religious and cultural significance. This move has sparked major political backlash and drawn responses from the Mysuru royal family. The debate began when Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that Banu Mushtaq would inaugurate this yea ...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 ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 28 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Thursday stated that other options could have been considered rather than inviting Booker prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the upcoming Mysuru Dasara festival in 2025. We have no issues that one Muslim lady will be inaugurating the Dasara festival. One thing that recently took place regarding Thayi Bhuvaneshwari, who has expressed certain reservations...There are videos.. There are many othe ...Read More >
Jaipur, Aug 28 (PTI) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the contentious police sub-inspector recruitment exam-2021 owing to paper leak. Justice Sameer Jain in a detailed judgment cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both BJP and Congress governments in the state. "Illegality and fraud on the system was so conspicuous. It is strange that the state government did not take action any decision on the subject. The court's decision hopefully will act as a deterren ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 28 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Thursday stated that "other options" could have been considered rather than inviting Booker prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the upcoming 'Mysuru Dasara' festival in 2025. "We have no issues that one Muslim lady will be inaugurating the Dasara festival. One thing that recently took place regarding Thayi Bhuvaneshwari, who has expressed certain reservations...There are videos.. There are many ...Read More >
Mysuru, Aug 28 (PTI) Expressing "deep dismay" over the controversies surrounding the Dasara celebrations this year, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family on Thursday termed Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's statement that Chamundi Hill which houses the famous Chamundeshwari Temple and the Goddess there, were not the property of Hindus alone, as "insensitive". Shivakumar on Tuesday said Chamundi Hill and Goddess Chamundeshwari belonged to every religion, and it was not t ...Read More >
The push to "swadeshi" or indigenous goods got yet another push from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, as India consistently hardens its stance against the US tariff regime affecting international trade. "Businessmen should keep a big board outside their establishments, saying they sell only 'swadeshi' goods," the PM said, referring specifically to the shopping season ahead on account of a series of festivals. He was speaking at an event in Ahmedabad in his home state of Gujarat. Also r ...Read More >
HANSALPUR, India (Reuters) -- Japan's Suzuki Motor will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years, its chairman said on Tuesday, as production began on the automaker's first electric vehicle. Suzuki is aiming to defend its lead in the world's third-largest car market, which is also its biggest market by sales and revenue through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki India will be the global production hub for Suzuki Motor's electric cars, with plans to expor ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday slammed the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, accusing its leaders of politicising the Dharmasthala issue. He appealed to Rajya Sabha MP Veerendra Heggade not to allow politics in the name of religion. Heggade is the Dharmadhikari (hereditary administrator) of the Dharmasthala temple and is a BJP-nominated member of the upper house of Parliament. BJP is doing Dharma war, ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a holiday on Ganesh Chaturthi, a decision taken in today's cabinet meeting. State Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya shared that the cabinet also discussed promoting indigenous products for a self-reliant India. Efforts are being made to support local artisans who make clay and cow-dung Ganesh idols, encouraging environmentally friendly celebrations. Vijayvargiya said that India has advanced in toy manufacturing, and similar supp ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 25: As August nears its end, people across the country are looking online for the list of bank holidays in September 2025. The upcoming month promises several holidays, including regional festivals, national holidays, and regular weekend offs. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will officially stay shut for a total of nine days next month. This excludes the days when banks remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays of the month. As per the RBI's ...Read More >
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