Stating that for BJP workers, each of its "karyalayas" is no less significant than a "Devalaya or Mandir", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that BJP offices are not just structures, they are vital connections that bridge the party with grassroots levels and the aspirations of t
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, said the UP International Trade Show has provided a vital platform for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, swadeshi products, and export-oriented units. Calling the event a true amalgamation of "vocal for local" and "local goes global," he urged a
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that all communities are widely welcoming the recent GST reforms in the country. He added that he visited a far-flung area of Doda where all Communities live together and no one from any community opposed the GST reforms.
Prime Minister and laid the foundation stone of development works worth over Rs 60,000 crore in Jharsuguda in Odisha and took jibes at the Congress, alleging that the party "never missed a chance to loot you" and that "the era of double savings and double income has begun".
Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "Before Diwali, Prime Minister Modi gave a big gift by reducing the GST rates. This is a big gift for every section and people are very happy...India will become the Vishwaguru and Viksit Bharat by fulfilling the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat on the strength of it
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, approved by the Union Government on September 4, came into effect on September 22. GST 2.0 features two main tax slabs, 5% and 18%, with a 40% compensation cess for luxury and sin goods.
Earlier on Friday, Prime Minister Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Bihar via video conferencing. During the programme, the Prime Minister directly transferred Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, totalling Rs 7,500 crore.
"The effect of GST 2.0, the next-gen GST reforms, can be seen in the markets. The customers are curious and asking questions while the shopkeepers are explaining it (GST rates) to them. This has become a reality, and we thank PM Modi for this," Meghwal told ANI.
The Pharmaceutical companies and chemists in Shimla have begun implementing the revised GST night tariff on medicines, bringing much-needed relief to patients and the poor.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday termed Bharatiya Janata Party's foreign policy a "failure", blaming the government for the "suffering" of India's businesses and trade due to the tariffs imposed by the US.
Addressing the gathering after inaugurating multiple developmental projects in Rajasthan, the Prime Minister emphasised how the post-GST era has significantly reduced costs for common citizens, highlighting savings on essential items, footwear, and even motorcycles.