81 m. ago Breaking News Live Updates: 'Will benefit common man,' says PM Modi hailing 'next

Breaking News Live Updates: 'Will benefit common man,' says PM Modi hailing 'next-generation' reforms in GST  The Times of India

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1 hour ago NIRF 2025 Rankings: When, Where, And How To Download Full List

The NIRF India Rankings 2025 will be announced by the Ministry of Education on September 4 at 11 AM. Covering 16 categories including universities, engineering, medical, management, and law, the...

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1 hour ago "Woman Cop Behaves Like Pomeranian Dog...": Karnataka BJP MLA's Shocker

A BJP MLA in Karnataka is under fire over his disparaging remarks against a woman Superintendent of Police (SP), saying that she was acting like a pet dog of Congress leaders in Davanagere district.

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2 h. ago GST Implication To Be Rs 48,000 Crore, Not Right To Call It Loss: Official

The government's sweeping move to rationalise the Goods and services Tax may not lead to a loss, Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava told reporters this evening as the new, simplified tax slabs were...

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2 h. ago What Gets Cheaper And Costlier From September 22 Under Revised GST Rates

The GST Council on Wednesday approved historical changes to India's indirect tax structure - adopting a 5 per cent and 18 per cent tax structure - and several daily-use goods will become cheaper from...

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2 h. ago TTV Dhinakaran Announces Exit From NDA Ahead Of 2026 Assembly elections

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Wednesday declared that his party is no longer part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, marking a...

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2 h. ago GST Reforms Structural, Will Benefit Middle Class: Nirmala Sitharaman

GST reforms are not just for rationalising rates but structural too, Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, adding that the decision of the GST Council has been taken with full consensus and all...

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2 h. ago India Urges Germany To Ensure Early Return Of Baby Ariha Shah

India on Wednesday called upon Germany to ensure the early return of Indian baby girl Ariha Shah, who has been living in a foster care in Berlin for nearly 4 years.

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2 h. ago Toothpaste, Butter, Eraser: What Is Now Under 5% GST Or Is Now Exempt

Toothpaste, Butter, Eraser: What Is Now Under 5% GST Or Is Now Exempt

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2 h. ago Toothpaste, Butter, Eraser: What Is Under 5% GST Or Is Now Exempt

The Goods and Services Tax Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a major change that only two rates will remain from September 22 - 5 per cent and 18 per cent, eliminating...

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2 h. ago TV Actor Ashish Kapoor Arrested In Pune Over Rape Allegation: Police

Television actor Ashish Kapoor was arrested by Delhi Police from Pune after a woman accused him of rape at a house party in the national capital, an officer said on Wednesday.

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2 h. ago German FM seeks India's help to bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

German FM seeks India's help to bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks  Euronews.com

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2 h. ago GST Sees Biggest Overhaul As Tax Slabs Cut To 5%, 18%; New Rates Effective Sept 22

The total revenue loss on account of GST reduction is pegged at around Rs 48,000 crore annually.

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2 h. ago Individual Life And Health Insurance Policies To Be Exempt From GST

The GST on health and insurance products, which stood at 18 per cent, has been cut to zero, in a major revamp of the GST rate structure.

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3 h. ago India Eye Victory vs Afghanistan In Push For CAFA Nations Cup Play

Revenge for their shock loss last year will be on their minds when they face a tricky Afghanistan in their last group match of the CAFA Nations Cup at Hisor, Tajikistan on Thursday.

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3 h. ago Tobacco Products, Carbonated Beverages: What Comes Under 40% GST

The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, cut the current four slabs down to two - scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, while retaining the 5 per cent and 18 per...

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3 h. ago TVs, ACs, Bikes Under 350 CC To Fall Under 18% GST Slab: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council announced today that only two rates will remain from September 22 - 5 per cent and 18 per cent.

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3 h. ago India finance minister says goods and services tax to have only two slabs

India finance minister says goods and services tax to have only two slabs  Reuters

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3 h. ago First, Tea And Biscuits. Then Lathis As Farmers Lock Officials Over Fertilizers

It is the season of sowing, but there's anger and despair across Madhya Pradesh. Farmers in several districts are facing a deepening fertilizer crisis.

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3 h. ago Centre's Big Reform: GST Slabs To Be Cut To 2, Only 5% and 18% To Remain

Centre's Big Reform: GST Slabs To Be Cut To 2, Only 5% and 18% To Remain

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