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Mint Explainer | GST cuts are huge. How can the government afford them?

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Last month the GST Council implemented the biggest reform to date in the eight-year-old indirect tax system, seeking to simplify it and simulate consumption. More measures to make... Read More


The Geometry of PowerPublished on: October 9, 2025 2:39 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Power is not only about who governs but about how close that governance feels to the ordinary citizen. History teaches that legitimacy comes not just from constitutions and parliam... Read More


Swadeshi Melas across UP to commence on Thursday to promote local products ahead of Diwali

Lucknow, Oct. 9 -- A ten-day Swadeshi Mela (indigenous fair) is set to begin across all 75 districts of the state from Thursday, aimed at promoting local products in the lead-up to Diwali. The event i... Read More


Australia's Deputy PM Richard Marles calls Defence Pact with India "Hugely Significant"; Rajnath Singh's visit marks deeper strategic engagement

Canberra, Oct. 9 -- Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has described the newly signed defence agreement with India as a "hugely significant step" in strengthening th... Read More


Tejashwi as CM face, INDIA bloc may opt for 3 deputy CMs if it forms govt in Bihar

NEW DELHI, Oct. 9 -- The Opposition Grand Alliance is close to striking a final seat arrangement deal and is considering appointing three deputy chief ministers -- one each from the Dalit, Muslim and ... Read More


Maharani 4 trailer OUT: Huma Qureshi's Rani battles PM in brand new season

India, Oct. 9 -- Huma Qureshi is back in her 'Maharani' avatar, and this time around, her biggest challenge comes in the Prime Minister. The recently released trailer of Maharani 4 reveals how she has... Read More


Von der Leyen urges stronger EU response to Russia's 'hybrid war'

France, Oct. 9 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the EU to step up its response to Russia's 'hybrid war', unveiling plans to strengthen Europe's defences against escalati... Read More


'I was very shocked': CJI BR Gavai responds to 'shoe attack' amid outrage

India, Oct. 9 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Thursday responded to the 'shoe attack' on him in the Supreme Court premises amid pouring public outrage over it, saying that he was "very sho... Read More


Gujarat emerging as foundation pillar of India's growth in semiconductors, logistics & electronics: Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that Gujarat is becoming a foundation pillar of India's devel... Read More


This western city's green bond could rewrite India's climate finance playbook

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Surat now plans to make green financing a recurring part of its city governance, said Municipal Commissioner Shalini Agarwal in an interview with Mint. Calling Surat's Rs.200-cro... Read More