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5:08 PM

Reduced GST rates have sparked wave of happiness among people: Vaishnaw

The reduced GST rates on a wide array of items have ignited a "wave of happiness" among people, the BJP said on Monday and cited the higher tax rates on same products during the Congress-led government to slam its criticism of the GST reforms. Hitting back at the Congress for its "Gabbar Singh Tax" barb at the GST, Union minister and BJP leader Ashwini Vaishnaw cited the prevalence of much higher rates during its government to wonder if such hugh taxation was like "Gabbar Singh ke bade dada" (the grandfather of Gabbar Singh).

4:51 PM

I have no political ambitions, rumours about me baseless, says Lalu's daughter Rohini Acharya

RJD president Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya has alleged that "baseless rumours" were being spread against her by "trolls, paid media and those having the evil intention to capture the party". In her latest post on X on Sunday night, she asserted, "I have never had any political ambitions, I am not interested in a Rajya Sabha berth nor in an assembly ticket, nor in backing any other aspirant".

4:03 PM

Kerala CM Vijayan accuses Centre of 'neglect' towards Kerala

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday accused the Centre of "showing neglect" towards Kerala, alleging that it was behaving as if taking “revenge” against the state. Vijayan was speaking after opening the month-long Development Summit planned across all local bodies in the state.

3:39 PM

Big question mark on whether GST reduction benefits will be passed on to consumers: Congress

With reduced GST rates on several items coming into effect, the Congress on Monday said the "limited" reform comes eight years too late and a "big question mark" remains on whether the benefits of tax reduction will be passed on to consumers. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said the National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) was established under Section 171 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, to monitor whether GST rate cuts resulted in the reduction of consumer prices but was rendered "toothless" by the Narendra Modi government with a notification issued of September 30, 2024.

3:32 PM

SC notices Delhi police on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, others

The top court said it wants Delhi Police's response on the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria issued notice and posted the matter for October 7.

2:59 PM

Centre must compensate Telangana for GST revenue loss: CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday urged the Central government to compensate the state for revenue losses arising from the recent GST rate rationalisation, for a period of five years. At a press conference, Reddy recalled that when GST was introduced, the Centre had assured compensation if tax growth fell below 14 per cent.

2:48 PM

Focus on helping people of Punjab instead of finding speeches on social media: Delhi CM to Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday hit out at AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, asking him to focus less on finding her speeches on social media and stand with the people of Punjab who recently battled floods. Her remarks came a day after former Delhi chief minister Kejriwal had flagged a video clip of Gupta talking about EVM manipulation.

2:02 PM

SC to wait for expert report before hearing Kerala Guv plea to drop CM from panel

The top court said it will wait for the report of former Supreme Court judge Sudhanshu Dhulia before hearing the plea of Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar seeking the removal of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan from a panel tasked to recommend vice chancellors (VCs) for two state universities. The plea was mentioned by Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for Governor, before a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan.

1:58 PM

GST reforms to ease burden on farmers, strengthen States and UTs: Puducherry govt

The Puducherry government said the new GST reforms, rolled out nationwide on Monday, would directly benefit families, farmers and the middle class, while bolstering States and Union Territories through sustainable revenue growth. In a release issued late on Sunday, Assistant Commissioner of Commerce Tax (Audit and Intelligence) S Rewathi said, “The reduction in GST (rates) will significantly reduce the burden and will benefit the common man, farmers, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), middle class, women and the youth.”

1:55 PM

Telangana fully geared up to roll out next-gen GST tax regime: Official

Telangana is fully geared up for the new GST rate rationalisation with sensitisation already done at the field level, K Haritha, Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, said on Monday. She further said that if there are any technical glitches, they will be known only next month when the traders or taxpayers file their returns.

1:04 PM

Latest GST reforms will reduce kitchen budget, help women, says PM Modi

With the launch of these GST reforms on the first day of Navratri, people will receive double bonanaza this festive season, says PM Modi.

1:00 PM

Telangana fully gears up to roll out next-gen GST tax regime: Official

Telangana is fully geared up for the new GST rate rationalisation with sensitisation already done at the field level, K Haritha, Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, said on Monday. She further said that if there are any technical glitches, they will be known only next month when the traders or taxpayers file their returns.

12:45 PM

PM Modi engages with Arunachal Pradesh entrepreneurs on GST reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with local entrepreneurs and self-help group members in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday. During his visit, he attended an exhibition organised at Indira Gandhi Park, the venue of his public meeting, and held discussions with participants on the impact of GST reforms.

12:07 PM

SC issues notice to Centre, others on PIL seeking independent probe into June 12 Air India crash

The Supreme Court noted that certain aspects of AAIB's preliminary report indicating lapses on the part of pilots were 'irresponsible'.

11:57 AM

Former cricketer Robin Uthappa questioned by ED in money laundering case

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an online betting app, officials said. The ED will question him and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a case related to the platform 1xBet.

11:36 AM

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits site where Zubeen Garg will be cremated

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the site where singer Zubeen Garg will be cremated on Tuesday. Sarma visited the site at Kamarkuchi NC village in Sonapur revenue circle near Guwahati on Sunday night. "Inspected the site where Zubeen will be put to rest, a while back. My officers will be working throughout the night and tomorrow to prepare the site for his funeral day after," he said in a post on X.

11:35 AM

Goa CM hails PM Modi’s next-gen GST reforms

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant welcomed the launch of the next-generation GST reforms by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the initiative would bolster India’s progress towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat 2.0. In a post on X on Sunday, Sawant noted that PM Modi had urged states to strengthen the ecosystem for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), build infrastructure to attract investment, and enhance manufacturing competitiveness.

 

10:54 AM

Karnataka caste census to begin Monday; Bengaluru training may delay launch

The Social and Educational Survey, widely referred to as the caste census in Karnataka, is set to begin on Monday. However, the exercise may be delayed by a day or two in the Greater Bengaluru area to complete training and necessary preparations. Conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, the survey will continue until October 7. 

 

10:46 AM

Jaishankar to meet US Secretary of State Rubio in New York on Monday

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday for bilateral discussions, as the high-level 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) kicks in. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between Rubio and Jaishankar following President Donald Trump's imposition of an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for Delhi's purchases of Russian oil, taking the total levies imposed on India by the Trump White House to 50 per cent.

 

10:24 AM

GST reforms to boost economy, ease inflation: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the GST reforms will strengthen the national economy and provide relief from inflation. Speaking ahead of the 'GST Savings Festival' at Totaram Market in Tri Nagar on Monday afternoon, Gupta added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative to simplify the tax system and make it citizen-friendly has effectively brought an early Diwali for the city’s traders.

10:03 AM

Polling begins for Bodoland Territorial Council elections in Assam

Polling for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections commenced on Monday in Assam, under tight security arrangements. Polling started at 7.30 am for all 40 seats spread across five districts — Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Tamulpur, and Udalguri — with 316 candidates in the fray. Voting will continue until 4 pm.

9:24 AM

Goa govt to compensate farmers for crop damage by elephant

The Goa Agriculture Department will compensate farmers for their losses as elephant Omkar, which has strayed in a border village from neighbouring Maharashtra, caused damage to crops, an official said on Monday. The 10-year-old jumbo has been venturing into some villages of Pernem taluka in Goa for the last one week. The elephant is currently in Tamboxem village, where it has been foraging on the farm produce like bananas, and has also damaged the paddy fields.

8:58 AM

PM Modi to unveil redeveloped Tripureswari temple in Tripura on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tripura on Monday to inaugurate the redeveloped Tripureswari temple in Gomati district, officials said. The shrine, recognised as one of the 51 'Shakti Peethas', has been redeveloped at a cost of Rs 52 crore under the Centre’s PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme.