From spices to tourism, GST rejig to boost Mizoram's economy

IANS | October 13, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The recent GST 2.0 reforms will provide widespread benefits to Mizoram’s economy by lowering GST on its key items, such as Mizo Bird’s Eye Chilli, ginger, turmeric, bamboo and cane products, processed fruits, and tourism services, the government said on Monday.

India’s CPI inflation declines to 8-year low of 1.54 pc in September

IANS | October 13, 2025 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India’s inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to an over 8-year low of 1.54 per cent in September this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, as prices of food items and fuels turned cheaper during the month, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

'Great victory against Bihar’s darkness': LJP-RV on IRCTC case verdict

IANS | October 13, 2025 4:15 PM

Patna, Oct 13 (IANS) Following the Delhi court's decision to frame charges against RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family in the IRCTC hotel scam case, LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Choudhary on Monday called it "a great victory against those who have led Bihar into darkness."

‘Managed judiciary’: Congress on Lalu Prasad Yadav’s verdict in IRCTC case

IANS | October 13, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) After the Rouse Avenue Court framed charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members in the IRCTC hotel scam case on Monday, Congress leader Udit Raj alleged that the judiciary is "managed" and claimed that the hearing date was deliberately fixed ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.