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Food items, products of daily use by common people to attract 5% GST rate
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Most of the "common man items" are proposed to be moved to the lower GST slab rate of 5 per cent under the GST rationalisation initiative, government sources said on Friday, noting that the Centre will closely engage with states to build a broad-based consensus in the coming weeks.
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"This will be Diwali gift": Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC praises PM Modi's a
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Shaina NC said that this will be a Diwali gift for the people of the country from PM Modi, and stated that it would be beneficial for the youth and the country.
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MP CM Mohan Yadav hoists national flag at CM House on 79th Independence Da
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all residents of the state and the nation on the occasion of Independence Day, August 15. This occasion is above all the festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra, and Eid. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India continues to p
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Next-generation GST reforms coming this Diwali, says PM Modi from Red Fort
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, announced that the government is set to bring a major reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which will give significant relief to consumers and small businesses.
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RBI may announce 25 bps rate cut in August to boost credit growth ahead of
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to announce a 25 basis points (bps) repo rate cut in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled from August 5 to 7, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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Akashaditya Lama Trades History for Heartfelt Hilarity with Diwali Release
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 22: Just as his powerful historical drama, Bengal 1947, continues its triumphant run and garners immense acclaim on Amazon Prime Video India, celebrated director Akashaditya Lama reveals his next cinematic chapter: the vibrant family comedy-drama, Dulhaniya
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"30-40 lakh Biharis returning for Diwali, Chhath may miss voting": Prashan
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has raised objections to the timing of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, stating that it could result in the exclusion of a large number of voters who return to the state only during the festive season.
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Delhi to trial run cloud seeding to combat smog menace
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a bid to tackle the city's worsening air pollution, Delhi's Environment Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa announced a trial run of artificial rain through cloud seeding, set to commence between late August and early September, with five tests planned to assess its efficacy against smog, pa
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"He will obviously speak...." Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane hits back a
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Sunday came down heavily on the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over his party's call to protest against "Hindi imposition" in the state, saying that he won't even "get Diwali bonus" if he doesn't "speak in favour" of Uddhav Thackeray.
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MP: CM Mohan Yadav announces to increase monthly aid of Ladli Behnas to Rs
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"We used to give a monthly aid of Rs 1000 to Ladli Behnas and then Rs 250 was increased, making Rs 1250 a month. Now, we will give an additional Rs 250 on the occasion of the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival. After that we are planning to provide Rs 1500 monthly from Diwali this year. You do
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"Stands with folded hands when he meets me in person": Nitesh Rane tears i
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"I believe that a person holding a responsible position should act responsibly. As the Chairman of the Minority Commission, Pyare Khan should focus on how he can bring the Muslim and minority communities together and how he can educate them. However, his current position is tarnishing the
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Ayodhya radiates divine light and devotion as over 2.5 lakh lamps lit on R
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Thousands of devotees gathered at the ghats to participate in the grand Sandhya Aarti as chants of "Jai Shri Ram" echoed throughout the city. The celebration evoked a spiritual atmosphere reminiscent of Deepotsav, the festival of lights celebrated during Diwali.
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