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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the press conference of the 55th GST council meet shortly.  Maharashtra Minister Bharat Gogawale on Saturday said that the allocation of portfolios in the Mahayuti government is expected during the day. The Winter Session of the state assembly, which began on December 16, will conclude on Saturday.

  WhatsApp claimed legal victory over the maker of Pegasus spyware late on Friday. The Israeli company, NSO Group Technologies, was accused in a lawsuit by Meta’s messaging app of infecting and surveilling the phones of 1,400 people over a two-week period in May 2019 via its notorious Pegasus software. The judge in the case, Phyllis Hamilton, found the company had violated state and federal US hacking laws as well as WhatsApp’s own terms of service. NSO Group will face a separate jury trial in March 2025 to determine the damages it owes WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging service.  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has increased the compensation to farmers for land acquisition to build the Jewar Airport from Rs 3,100 per square meter to Rs 4,300 per square meter, an official statement from the state government said. In a post on X, CM Yogi said, "Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Asia's largest airport is being built in Jewar, the credit for this development goes to the farmers. The compensation payable for land acquisition for the third phase for Noida International Airport, Jewar has been increased from Rs 3,100 per square meter to Rs 4,300 per square meter. Hearty congratulations and salutations to all the farmer brothers!"
 
Louise Wateridge, Emergency Officer for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Gaza, stated on Friday that more than two million people remain trapped in dire conditions in Gaza, deprived of their basic needs. Wateridge emphasised that residents are unable to flee, describing the situation as one where every possible route leads to death. UNRWA reported that worsening weather conditions in recent days are expected to continue. Despite this, the agency has been forced to prioritise food over shelter assistance.
 
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Maharashtra portfolios announced: Fadnavis keeps Home, Ajit Pawar Finance, Eknath Shinde Urban Development

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Dhananjay Munde gets Food & Civil Supplies, Ashok Uike Tribal Development, Ashish Shelar IT, Culture Dept

Maharashtra portfolios: Dhananjay Munde gets Food & Civil Supplies, Ashok Uike Tribal Development, Ashish Shelar IT, Culture Dept.
8:31 PM

Bangladesh commission finds India's 'involvement in enforced disappearances'

7:31 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses press conference after the 55th GST Council Meeting in Jaisalmer

"...Also to help the weaker section, the concessional 5 per cent GST on inputs of food preparations, that are supplied for food preparations intended for free distribution to economically weaker sections under government programs subject to existing conditions; so this is also an extension of the 5 per cent rate that prevails."
7:31 PM

22 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil, reports AP

7:14 PM

GoM on rate rationalisation has not yet finalised its report, so the decision postponed, says FM.

7:12 PM

GST Council has deferred decisions on tax rates on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato.

7:02 PM

GoM on rate rationalisation has not yet finalised its report, so the decision postponed, says FM.

6:58 PM

'GST Council defers decision to cut tax on insurance premium as many inputs including Irdai comments awaited'

GST Council defers decision to cut tax on insurance premium as many inputs including Irdai comments awaited, says finance minister.
6:57 PM

GST Council did not agree on bringing Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) into Goods and Services Tax fold: FM

6:54 PM

No GST would be payable on penal charges levied on borrowers by banks or financial institutions: FM Sitharaman

6:53 PM

GST Council recommends amendment to definition of pre-packaged and labelled items, says finance minister.

6:53 PM

Gene therapy now exempt from GST, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Gene therapy now exempt from GST, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman briefing outcome of 55th GST Council meeting.
6:47 PM

Reduction in rate of fortified rice kernels to 5% fm 12%: FM

GST Council slashes rate on fortified rice kernels to 5 per cent, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
6:22 PM

World Meditation Day: Over 45k students take part in Latur

More than 45,000 students from 42 schools in Latur marked 'World Meditation Day' on Saturday.
They meditated for 15 minutes as part of the initiative of the Art of Living Foundation.
To raise awareness about meditation and its benefits, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 21 as World Meditation Day, recalling the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, according to its website.
The General Assembly also acknowledged the link between yoga and meditation as complementary approaches to health and well-being, it added. 

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First Published: Dec 21 2024 | 8:23 AM IST

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