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GST Reforms Structural, Will Benefit Middle Class, Farmers: 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 ministers supported rate rationalisation.

Will Benefit Common Man, Farmers, Middle-Class: PM Modi On GST Overhaul

In a historic step toward overhauling India's indirect tax system, the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday approved sweeping rate rationalisation reforms.

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.

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 the 12 per cent and 28 percent GST slabs.

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.

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.

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 cent slabs.

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.

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.

Only 5 And 18% GST Now In Centre's Big Move. 40% For Super Luxury Items

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

Harish Rao Used Kaleswaram Funds For Election of 25 MLAs: K Kavitha

K Kavitha, resigning her party and legislative post after her suspension from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, made a series of serious allegations today that have drawn a target on the back of her former party.

Congress MLA Defends "Delivery" Remark At Journalist, Refuses To Apologise

A day after he sparked a massive row with his tone-deaf reply to a woman journalist in Karnataka, he refused to apologise and said his comments were misinterpreted.

Sheena Bora Was With Rahul Mukerjea 2 Days After 'Murder': Sister To Court

Making a stunning claim in the ongoing Sheena Bora murder trial, key witness Vidhie Mukerjea on Wednesday told the court that Bora was with her boyfriend Rahul Mukerjea at least till April 26, 2012, which was two days after her alleged murder.

"They Eliminated Me... Will Do The Same To Brother, Father": K Kavitha

K Kavitha, hours after resigning from her father K Chandrasekhar Rao's Bharat Rashtra Samithi, told NDTV that it was her family and not she, who was being targetted.

Capital Protection Force Chief Operating Officer Arrested In Rs 792 Crore Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Aryan Singh, Chief Operating Officer of Capital Protection Force Pvt Ltd, in connection with the Rs 792 crore Ponzi scheme disguised as an invoice discounting platform.

Yamuna Water Level In Flooded Delhi Rises To 207.41 Metres, 3rd-Highest Ever

The Yamuna river's water level in Delhi reached the third-highest ever recorded at 207.39 metres today, amid massive flooding on the riverbank which affected both residential and commercial areas.

Cabinet Approves Rs 1,500 Crore Scheme To Boost Critical Mineral Recycling

The Cabinet on Wednesday gave its go-ahead to a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals in the country.

Only 3 People Granted Citizenship Under CAA in Assam: Himanta Sarma

The Assam chief minister's comments came on a day the Ministry of Home Affairs made a significant announcement on members of minority communities from some neighbouring countries living in India

Rain-Battered States Look For Relief, But Monsoon Delays Its Withdrawal

The southwest monsoon will see a delayed withdrawal - possibly September 17 - the India Meteorological Department said this week, indicating that rain-battered northern states like Punjab, Himachal, and Uttarakhand could face more floods.

IIT Madras Professor Mitesh Khapra Named Among TIME's 100 Most Influential People In AI

As co-founder of AI4Bharat, Mitesh Khapra's research and open-source datasets have empowered startups, courts, farmers, and government projects.