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Himachal monsoon toll hits 448 with 261 rain deaths, 187 in road accidents
Mandi and Chamba emerged as among the worst-hit districts, each reporting more than 40 rain-linked fatalities
 "Himachal monsoon toll hits 448 with 261 rain deaths, 187 in road accidents")
Trump amps up retribution campaign, asks Bondi to pursue cases against foes
Trump urged his top prosecutor on social media to pursue probes, including mortgage fraud against NY AG Letitia James and a threat case against ex-FBI chief James Comey
 "Trump amps up retribution campaign, asks Bondi to pursue cases against foes")
Brazilians protest bill that may pardon Bolsonaro, allies convicted of coup
Calls for demonstrations grew after the lower house on Tuesday passed a constitutional amendment that would make it harder to arrest or launch criminal proceedings against lawmakers
 "Brazilians protest bill that may pardon Bolsonaro, allies convicted of coup")
5 killed, including 3 children, in Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said it was targeting a Hezbollah militant, and that he operated from within a civilian population
 "5 killed, including 3 children, in Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon")
Best of BS Opinion: From Trump's H-1B shock to Harris's short run
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: From Trump's H-1B shock to Harris's short run")
India vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS Asia Cup 2025 Super 4: IND do the double over PAK with 6-wicket win
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill's brilliant start to the chase help Team India get a comfortable win in their first match of the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s.
 "India vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS Asia Cup 2025 Super 4: IND do the double over PAK with 6-wicket win")
No-poach agreement in the works for India's OSAT and ATMP sector
Queries sent to Archunan and Suchi Semicon Chairman Ashok Mehta did not elicit a response. Kaynes CEO Raghu Panicker and RRP Group of Companies Chairman Rajendra Chodankar also did not respond
 "No-poach agreement in the works for India's OSAT and ATMP sector")
Insurers to pass on GST cut, expect slight demand rise in policies
Insurers will implement GST-free rates from Monday and pass on the full benefit to policyholders, though withdrawal of input tax credit may impact margins over time
 "Insurers to pass on GST cut, expect slight demand rise in policies")
GST reforms: New regime, but old problems persist for car dealers
With new GST rates kicking in, auto dealers face uncertainty on recovering compensation cess from unsold stock, even as OEMs cut prices to spur festive demand
 "GST reforms: New regime, but old problems persist for car dealers")
IAF's Surya Kiran aerobatic team enthrals people at Hisar air show
Speaking on the occasion, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the air show is a source of inspiration for youth
 "IAF's Surya Kiran aerobatic team enthrals people at Hisar air show")
UP GDP set to triple to ₹36 trillion by year-end, says CM Adityanath
CM Yogi Adityanath emphasised key initiatives such as the One District, One Product' (ODOP) scheme and the promotion of emerging technology sectors to drive economic growth
 "UP GDP set to triple to ₹36 trillion by year-end, says CM Adityanath")
GST reforms: Festival cheer for consumers but many suppliers face IDR
In his Independence Day speech, our Prime Minister announced a Diwali gift by way of significant reductions in the GST rates and simplification of processes
 "GST reforms: Festival cheer for consumers but many suppliers face IDR")
AHPI and Star Health to resume cashless hospital services from Oct 10
It was also agreed that the parties will make all efforts to ensure that the other outstanding issues, including tariff revisions, are resolved by October 31, a joint statement said
 "AHPI and Star Health to resume cashless hospital services from Oct 10")
Question over H-1B fee sees techies, students scrambling for answers
For Arun Kumar (name changed), a techie from south Tamil Nadu, the past 30 hours have been a whirlwind of stress and frantic search for a flight ticket to the US
 "Question over H-1B fee sees techies, students scrambling for answers")
Mom-and-pop stores play the MRP waiting game as new GST rates kick in
ecommerce companies complete technical preparations for the simplified GST structure
 "Mom-and-pop stores play the MRP waiting game as new GST rates kick in")
Govt plans to bring in mechanism to curb irrational bidding by companies
It has been observed that such behaviour either distorts the bidding process and its price discovery function or lead to project delays when non-serious players bag contracts
 "Govt plans to bring in mechanism to curb irrational bidding by companies")
US clarification on H-1B calms tech nerves, but deferred impact feared
Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman, GTT Data Solutions Ltd and 5F World, said that after the clarifications, it is good that the existing visa holders will not be affected
 "US clarification on H-1B calms tech nerves, but deferred impact feared")
Delhi to see clear sky with temperature around 35 degree Celsius on Monday
Delhi on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 35.3 degrees Celsius, a notch above the seasonal average, the IMD said
 "Delhi to see clear sky with temperature around 35 degree Celsius on Monday")
Indian envoy assures aid to rebuild Nepal structures hit in Gen Z protests
Indian ambassador Srivastava said that India is ready to extend help in the reconstruction of various structures damaged during the Gen Z protests, if Nepal makes a request, the sources added
 "Indian envoy assures aid to rebuild Nepal structures hit in Gen Z protests")
GST reforms to boost economy and ease inflation burden: CM Rekha Gupta
Gupta further said that the Delhi government is fully committed to ensuring that the benefits of reduced tax slabs reach consumers
 "GST reforms to boost economy and ease inflation burden: CM Rekha Gupta")