New GST rates 2025 full list: The Finance Minister announced significant GST rate cuts and slab changes, effective September 22, 2025, leading to cheaper daily-use items. Many food items will attract 0% GST, and life and health insurance will also see zero tax. The government is monitoring price changes, while luxury and sin goods may face higher taxes, potentially reaching a 40% bracket.
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Central Board of Secondary Education sets the registration dates for Children With Special Needs. This is for the upcoming Class 10 and 12 board exams in 2026. Schools need to register eligible students on the Pariksha Sangam portal. The registration window is from September 9 to September 22, 2025. Registered students will receive accommodations during exams.
Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are set to clash in an exhibition match in Spring 2026, confirmed by CSI Sports/Fight Sports. The highly anticipated event pits Tyson's aggressive style against Mayweather's defensive prowess. Both fighters have expressed excitement and surprise, promising a legendary showdown for fans worldwide, though the specific date and venue remain undisclosed.
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