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GST rates slashed across sectors to provide Diwali bonanza for consumers
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a major reform aimed at providing relief to households, farmers, businesses and the healthcare sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inpu
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Fadnavis welcomes end of Manoj Jarange's fast, says govt took 'equal decis
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Jarange ended his fast at Mumbai's Azad Maidan on Tuesday after accepting the Government Resolution (GR) presented by the Maharashtra cabinet sub-committee on Maratha quota. Breaking down in tears, he described the moment as a "Diwali" for the community.
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Maratha Quota Protest: Activist Manoj Jarange breaks fast after govt accep
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil ended his fast unto death after accepting the Maharashtra Cabinet sub-committee's Government Resolution on Maratha reservation, calling it a "Diwali" for the community.
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Redseer Forecasts The Best Festive Period for E-commerce in the Last 5 Yea
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 1: India's festive economy in 2025 is shaping up to be the one of the strongest in the last few years, powered by macro tailwinds and structural shifts that go beyond the headline growth numbers. Redseer's latest analysis shows e-commerce sales during
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GST refunds to be settled before Diwali for traders: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Sunday that nearly Rs 1,600 crore in pending GST refunds, which have been outstanding since 2019, will be released before Diwali, enabling traders to celebrate the festival with greater joy and prosperity.
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AdvantageClub.ai is Back with 'My Gift, My Choice' - Its Biggest-Ever Diwa
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 27: AdvantageClub.ai, the world's first agentic AI platform in employee engagement, rewards, and wellness, has kicked off the festive season with the return of its flagship Diwali campaign - 'My Gift, My Choice.' Now back with enhanced flexibility, expanded
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PM Modi lays thrust on 'Made in India' products; says will not allow any h
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged citizens to prioritise the purchase of 'Made in India' products during the upcoming festive season, stressing that buying indigenous goods during festivals like Navratri, Vijayadashami, Dhanteras and Diwali would contribute to the country's sel
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Guided by mantra of reform, perform and transform, India in position to he
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
PM Modi cited expert assessments indicating that India's contribution to global growth is expected to reach nearly 20 percent in the near future
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12000 trains to be operated during Diwali, Chhath in Bihar: Ashwini Vaishn
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday announced that 12,000 trains will be operated for Bihar on the occasion of Diwali and Chhath festivals.
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Home Loan Festive Offers: Bajaj Finserv Offering Lowest Interest Rates Sta
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: In India, the period from August to November is considered auspicious because of the various festivals celebrated during this time, including Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali. These festivals are believed to bring happiness and prosperity. This positive sent
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Upcoming GST reforms improve India's outlook for consumption, demand: Morg
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In the Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced upcoming next-gen GST reforms before Diwali so as to benefit consumers, small industries and MSMEs.
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Next-gen GST reforms set to bring double benefits for citizens: PM
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"For us, reform means the expansion of good governance," said the Prime Minister, emphasising that continuous focus is being placed on reforms. He made the marks during the inauguration ceremony of two major National Highway projects worth a combined cost of nearly Rs.11,000 crore in the nat
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