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New dual-rate GST version a revolutionary, people-oriented step: Assam BJP

Guwahati, Sept. 4 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam has termed the newly announced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates as "historic and revolutionary decision," saying that with the newer sl... Read More


PM Modi and EU chief discuss Ukraine war and Free Trade Agreement, eye 2026 summit

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen held a detailed conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, 4 September, to discuss the Ukraine conflict and to advance ... Read More


EU Chief speaks with PM Modi, discusses Ukraine war and Free Trade Pact, eyes 2026 Summit

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday 4 September, on the ongoing Ukraine conflict and future bilateral cooper... Read More


Wary of price rise during festivals, Centre starts onion sales at Rs.24/kg

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- In a precautionary measure to keep a lid on onion prices during this season of festivals, the Centre on Thursday launched retail sale of the politically-sensitive vegetable Rs.24... Read More


"Poor, middle class will benefit most": MP CM Mohan Yadav on GST reforms

Ujjain, Sept. 4 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday praised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government over GST reforms, saying it would benefit the poor and the midd... Read More


FMCG Sector Gains as Daily Essentials Move to 5% GST Slab

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is set to benefit after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved lowering the tax rate on several essential items to 5%. Th... Read More


Assembly passes resolution against atrocities on Bengali migrants

Kolkata, Sept. 4 -- A resolution under Rule 169, citing recent incidents of alleged torture of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in BJP-ruled states, was passed in the Assembly on Thursday. The motion ... Read More


Chaos in Assembly: CM's speech disrupted, five BJP MLAs suspended

Kolkata, Sept. 4 -- Pandemonium erupted in the Assembly on Thursday as BJP legislators repeatedly interrupted the Chief Minister's speech with slogan-shouting, disrupting proceedings, which led to the... Read More


TMC MLA from Domkal Jafikul Islam dies at 49

Kolkata, Sept. 4 -- Jafikul Islam, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA from Domkal in Bengal's Murshidabad district, died at a private hospital here on Thursday. He was 49. He was brought to Kolkata through... Read More


'All religions are in harmony': CM pens song on 'Bengali Asmita'

Kolkata, Sept. 4 -- At a time when Bengali-speaking migrant workers from Bengal are allegedly being harassed in BJP-ruled states, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has composed a song on 'Bengali ... Read More