School Assembly News Headlines (September 04): Good morning, students! Let's begin the day by staying updated with the latest developments from India and around the globe. From national reforms and global diplomacy to education updates and sports highlights, here are the stories shaping today's news. The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved the biggest restructuring of the eight-year-old indirect tax system by adopting a two-slab model of 5% and 18%, with a 40% rate for select luxury and sin goods. Study essentials like pencils, sharpeners, notebooks, exercise and graph books, maps and atlases get cheaper. Meanwhile, the Education Ministry will release the NIRF 2025 rankings of top universities and colleges today.
National Headlines (September 04)
- Government Introduces Two-Tier GST Structure, 40% For Luxury Goods
- Life and Health Insurance, White Goods, Cars To Become Cheaper Post-GST Reform
- 18% GST Slab: Reduced Prices For TVs, Air Conditioners, Small Cars, And Bikes Under 350cc
- Yamuna Reaches Third Highest Level In 63 Years, Several Areas Flooded
International Headlines (September 04)
- Trump Warns Of Possible New Sanctions Linked To Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- Putin Defends India, Says Colonial Mindset No Longer Acceptable Amid US Tariff Row
- Trump Alleges India Hurts US With Tariffs, Mentions Zero-Duty Proposal
- US Economy At Risk Of Recession, Says Moody's Chief Economist
Sports Headlines (September 04)
Virat Kohli Only Indian Player To Undergo Fitness Test In London, BCCI Clearance Sparks Debate
Education Headlines (September 04)
- Delhi University To Hold Mop-Up Round Based On Class 12 Marks
- Punjab And Himachal Schools Closed Till September 7; Delhi-NCR Likely To Follow
- NIRF 2025 Rankings To Be Released Today; List Of Top Institutions To Be Out
- Study essentials like pencils, sharpeners, notebooks, exercise and graph books, maps and atlases get cheaper
