The GST Council has approved significant rate cuts across various sectors, effective September 22nd, providing relief to consumers and farmers. Daily-use items like hair oil, shampoo, and toothpaste will now attract a reduced 5% GST, while health and life insurance are entirely exempt.
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India and Singapore have unveiled a comprehensive strategic partnership roadmap to enhance collaboration across various sectors, including economic cooperation, skill development, and digitalization. The agreement, announced during PM Modi's talks with Singaporean PM Lawrence Wong, focuses on strengthening ties beyond traditional areas, with an emphasis on advanced manufacturing, green shipping, and civil nuclear energy.
Prime Minister Modi engaged in discussions with EU leaders, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing global issues like trade, technology, and the Ukraine conflict. They aim to finalize the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and implement the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor.
In Manipur's Senapati district, journalist Dip Saikia, working for a Nagaland-based satellite news channel, was shot while covering a flower festival. Villagers apprehended the assailant, who is now being questioned. The channel editor strongly condemned the attack, calling it an assault on press freedom and democratic values.
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After incendiary remarks strained ties with India, President Trump attempted damage control, affirming the "special relationship" despite disappointment over India's Russian oil purchases, threatening a 50% tariff. This came after India rejected US demands, asserting its right to choose its oil sources. While some US officials adopted a confrontational stance, others signaled a desire to maintain the consequential relationship.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan refuted Donald Trump's "dead economy" remark, citing India's 7.8% GDP growth in April-June. BJP leaders criticized Rahul Gandhi for supporting Trump's statement, highlighting the strong economic figures as evidence of India's progress under Prime Minister Modi's leadership towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation.
A pickup truck was swept away by the Beas river in Manali after the road collapsed due to heavy monsoon rains. The IMD has issued a 'red' alert for several districts, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours. Connectivity between Mandi and Kullu is severely disrupted due to landslides, and authorities are urging people to avoid unnecessary travel.
Before the Pakistan-Afghanistan Tri-Series match in Sharjah, a minute's silence honored victims of Afghanistan's earthquake and Pakistan's floods. Players stood in respect as Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan shared his grief over the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated eastern Afghanistan, killing hundreds and causing widespread destruction. The disaster prompted prayers and condolences from the cricketing world.
Google has significantly reduced its managerial staff, eliminating approximately 35% of managers, as revealed in a recent all-hands meeting. This move aims to streamline operations, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance decision-making amid economic pressures. The company also addressed employee concerns about job security and morale following layoffs and voluntary buyouts.