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The GST Council waived taxes on cancer gene therapy and reduced levies on fortified rice kernels. Decisions on ATF inclusion, insurance rates, and food delivery services were deferred. Used cars will face 18% GST, while pre-packed popcorn and voucher transactions saw clarifications. A new GoM will address state-level disaster levies.
Unity efforts among farmer unions at the Punjab-Haryana border protests yielded positive outcomes in a recent meeting. The groups, including Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (All India) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, plan joint tractor marches on Jan 26 to pressurize the government. A coordination panel will further their combined strategies.
Four members of a family, including a businessman named Chethan, were found dead in their Mysuru apartment. Police suspect financial issues might have led to the deaths. Chethan was reportedly under heavy debt and sent a voice message hinting his intent. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are urging people in distress to seek support.
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The arrest of Suresh Chandrakar in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has sparked significant attention. Mukesh's body was found in a septic tank in Bijapur after he exposed a road construction scam. This incident has highlighted the dangers faced by journalists in the region, prompting calls for action and increased safety measures.