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Rajasthan govt to host week-long 'GST Savings Festival' from Sept 22-29

The CM directed the public representatives to promote the campaign in their constituencies by engaging with traders and using hoardings, banners, and social media posts

Nitish govt unveils schemes before polls; Oppn calls them INDIA bloc copy

In the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for women entrepreneurs, the government will provide Rs 10,000 each in the first instalment, and later Rs 2 lakh to each entrepreneur

GST 2.0 is 'bachat utsav' for citizens, will boost India's growth: PM Modi

PM Modi said GST 2.0 will cut tax slabs to 5% and 18% from September 22, marking a 'bachat utsav' that simplifies business, reduces prices, and strengthens 'Made in India'

BJP govt failed to shield India from arbitrary tariffs, visa fees: Akhilesh

Speaking to reporters at the party office in Lucknow, the Samajwadi Party chief slammed the Centre over the US hiking H1-B visa fee, which is expected to affect several Indians

Noida Airport to begin operations after Diwali; foreign airlines in talks

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu recently told reporters that the airport would be inaugurated on October 30 and flight operations begin within next 45 days with 10 routes

Centre not imposing any language on any State: Dharmendra Pradhan

Pradhan was speaking to reporters in the presence of professor V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, after taking part in the 'Think India Dakshinapatha Summit 2025'

PM to visit Arunachal on Monday, unveil infra projects worth ₹5,000 cr

PM Modi will lay the foundation stones for the Tato-I and Heo hydropower projects, both of which will be developed on the Yarjep River

EC asks state poll officers to get ready for SIR rollout by Sept 30

The CEOs have been told to keep voter lists of their states, published after the last SIR, ready

Govt plans to add skill-based learning in Class 11, 12 curriculum: Pradhan

Union education minister said there has to be a paradigm shift in learning methodology at the appropriate level and the National Education Policy 2020 was recommending it

Children with special needs face longest wait times for adoption: Report

In 2024-25, 328 children with special needs were adopted, including a child listed in the "other gender" category

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation today at 5 pm

This comes a day before the rollout of the GST reforms announced by the Cabinet, though the subject of the Prime Minister's address is yet to be known

Nitish Kumar announces ₹25,000 allowance for 'vikas mitras' to buy tabs

He said their transportation allowance will also be increased from ₹1,900 to ₹2,500 per month

Zubeen Garg's wife appeals for peace, defends manager against FIRs

In a video message shared on Zubeen's official Instagram, his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, addressed fans with folded hands, asking for peace during her late husband's final journey

'GST reform not mere tax change but revolution', says FM Sitharaman

Addressing the gathering, Minister Sitharaman paid tribute to women workers who form the backbone of the matchbox industry

Delhi to see clear skies as monsoon withdraws, AQI remains moderate

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mostly clear skies over the national capital for the next week, signalling the end of the rainy spell

Thousands gather at Guwahati airport as Zubeen Garg's body arrives home

His wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and senior state government officials were at the airport to receive the body

India becomes first country to hold 2 PMS exploration contracts with ISA

The new contract is a significant step towards realising the vision of the Deep Ocean Mission launched by PM Narendra Modi

CM sets repair deadline after firms' exit threat over B'luru poor roads

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah warned that the Chief Engineers will be held accountable if the deadline was not met

Madhya Pradesh has achieved milestone in renewable energy pricing: CM

Each unit will provide 220 MW of power, through solar panels during the day and batteries charged by solar energy in the evening peak hours, the CM added

Malayalam actor Mohanlal to receive prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award

The award will be presented to the 65-year-old during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23