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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
 "Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation today at 5 pm")
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
 "Nitish Kumar announces ₹25,000 allowance for 'vikas mitras' to buy tabs")
Industry body UCCIL warns against export duty on low-grade iron ore
The government is planning to impose a 30 per cent export duty on low-grade iron ore from October this year
 "Industry body UCCIL warns against export duty on low-grade iron ore")
H-1B visa fee hike, GST cut, trade talks likely to steer markets this week
Besides, trends in global equity markets would also be tracked by investors
 "H-1B visa fee hike, GST cut, trade talks likely to steer markets this week")
Monolithisch eyes 30% share of premixed ramming mass market in 2 years
The premixed ramming mass is expected to grow to nearly 5 lakh tonnes a month
 "Monolithisch eyes 30% share of premixed ramming mass market in 2 years")
Navaratri bonanza for buyers as car, bike makers roll out price cuts
Luxury carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW as well as two-wheeler makers are set to reduce prices with new GST coming into force from September 22
 "Navaratri bonanza for buyers as car, bike makers roll out price cuts")
GST rate cut kicks in from Monday, goods, services to become cheaper
Mass consumption items like ghee, paneer, butter, 'namkeen', ketchup, jam, dry fruits, coffee and ice creams, and aspirational goods like TV, AC, washing machines will become cheaper
 "GST rate cut kicks in from Monday, goods, services to become cheaper")
TV prices drop ₹2,500-85,000 on lower GST, makers eye robust festive sales
The TV industry, which has had almost flat sales in the first half of this fiscal (April to September) so far, expects a spike in sales during festivals
 "TV prices drop ₹2,500-85,000 on lower GST, makers eye robust festive sales")
Student enquiries down 46% for US in a year, 75% for Canada in 2 yrs: IDP
According to Piyush Kumar, Regional Director, South Asia, Canada and Latin America (LATAM), IDP Education, the geopolitical situation has impacted students' plans to go to the US and Canada
 "Student enquiries down 46% for US in a year, 75% for Canada in 2 yrs: IDP")
Hero MotoCorp eyes strong festive sales to maintain 2-wheeler market lead
The country's largest two-wheeler maker, which recently crossed 125 million unit production milestone, expects the GST rate cut on two-wheelers to boost demand
 "Hero MotoCorp eyes strong festive sales to maintain 2-wheeler market lead")
Mcap of 7 top valued firms jumps by ₹1.18 trn; SBI, Airtel biggest winners
The market valuation of State Bank of India jumped ₹35,953.25 crore to ₹7,95,910 crore
 "Mcap of 7 top valued firms jumps by ₹1.18 trn; SBI, Airtel biggest winners")
'We can't delay': Trump demands Attorney General to act against rivals
Trump pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute James Comey, Adam Schiff and Letitia James, citing delays in EDVA after a top US attorney's exit and a new interim appointment
 "'We can't delay': Trump demands Attorney General to act against rivals")
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
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'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
 "'GST reform not mere tax change but revolution', says FM Sitharaman")
US Chamber of Commerce expresses concern over Trump's H-1B visa fee hike
We're concerned about the impact on employees, their families, and employers, the Chamber said
 "US Chamber of Commerce expresses concern over Trump's H-1B visa fee hike")
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
 "Delhi to see clear skies as monsoon withdraws, AQI remains moderate")
Trump says he'll share 'important' autism findings in Monday address
Autism diagnoses in the United States have increased significantly since 2000, intensifying public concern
 "Trump says he'll share 'important' autism findings in Monday address")
Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas set to become new BCCI president
Manhas, 45, was previously involved as director of cricket operations with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). He scored 9,714 runs in 157 first-class matches at an average of over 45
 "Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas set to become new BCCI president")
Trump touts role in ending India-Pak clash, other wars; seeks Nobel Prize
Trump said he was told that if he could stop the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, he should get the Nobel Prize
 "Trump touts role in ending India-Pak clash, other wars; seeks Nobel Prize")
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
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