GST exemption implemented, Varanasi locals celebrate 'Savings Festival'

IANS | September 22, 2025 2:51 PM

Varanasi, Sep 22 (IANS) The new GST slab exemption announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially come into effect from Monday, bringing visible relief to the citizens of his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi. Locals are celebrating the move as a 'Savings Festival,' marking a shift toward affordability and economic optimism.

GST reforms will serve as catalyst, give new impetus to Indian economy: CM Yogi

IANS | September 22, 2025 2:40 PM

Gorakhpur, Sep 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday hailed the implementation of the next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, saying the move will boost investors' confidence and allow the citizens to celebrate the festive season with greater enthusiasm and joy.

Self-Reliance and Multi-Alignment will guide India’s future: Manish Tewari at Jindal Policy Conclave

IANS | September 22, 2025 1:19 PM

Sonipat, Sep 22 (IANS) “In 2047, India will celebrate the centenary of its independence and commemorate the fruition of the world's first nonviolent struggle of passive resistance, the national liberation, a struggle unique and unparalleled in the annals of human history. First and foremost, it is important to ensure that democracy remains the status quo of India. Especially at a point in time when countries around India have become targets of undemocratic regime change as a consequence of the gap between the unfulfilled aspirations of young people, and whatever respective governments have to offer,” said Manish Tewari, Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha at his inaugural address at the Jindal Policy Conclave, titled: India and the World - Inception Of Ideas For Viksit Bharat.