New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address, unveiled major Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms aimed at reducing the cost of essential and commonly used items.
Calling it a “double Diwali gift” for citizens, PM Modi stated that the GST Council had reviewed tax rates on regular goods and daily essentials, deciding on a significant cut. The move, he said, would not only make everyday products cheaper but also provide relief to small businesses, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
“These changes will directly benefit households and improve affordability for millions. Lower GST on essential goods will also support small traders and manufacturers,” the Prime Minister said.
The announcement is part of what the government describes as the “next generation” of GST reforms, intended to ease the tax burden and stimulate economic activity. The revised rates are expected to be implemented before the upcoming festive season, offering price relief across multiple categories of consumer goods.
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Sudershan Reddy, I.N.D.I.A. bloc’s VP candidate, has urged his rival to engage in a fair and open debate, stressing the need for dialogue and transparency in the election.
Hardeep Singh Puri defended India’s oil imports from Russia, saying all purchases follow global rules and are guided by the nation’s energy security needs despite foreign criticism.
The SCO Summit marked a shift by directly referencing Pahalgam, reflecting growing acknowledgment of India’s concerns on terrorism and highlighting New Delhi’s stronger influence within the grouping.
A political row has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after party MP Mahua Moitra’s sharp remarks directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
An Air India flight from Delhi to Indore was forced to return shortly after takeoff on Saturday morning following a “fire indication” in one of its engines.
Former MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup has pushed back firmly against remarks from U.S. White House adviser Peter Navarro, saying that while India welcomes dialogue, it will not allow its decisions to be dictated by anyone.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described efforts to improve India-China relations as “needed for humanity” during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday, signaling cautious optimism after years of border tensions. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS+ Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has been booked in Chhattisgarh over alleged objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a public rally, sparking fresh political controversy.
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