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NHRC orders Mumbai Police to take action against Ranbir Kapoor over promotion of e-cigarettes (Ld)

IANS | September 22, 2025 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to initiate appropriate legal action, including the lodging of an FIR, against actor Ranbir Kapoor, producers of the web series 'Ba***ds of Bollywood', and the OTT platform Netflix over promotion of banned e-cigarettes.

Gujarat: Navratri pandals echo with 'Operation Sindoor' theme in Surat

IANS | September 22, 2025 6:37 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 22 (IANS) As the nation celebrates the auspicious festival of Navratri beginning on Monday, the people in Gujarat are gearing up for the garba celebrations. Preparations are underway at various places in Surat and other districts of the state.

Dev Deepawali: 10 lakh diyas to light up Kashi ghats, eco-friendly lamps to be highlight this year

IANS | September 22, 2025 6:36 PM

Lucknow, Sep 22 (IANS) Keeping up its tradition of organising magnificent and splendid Dev Deepawali in Varanasi, the Uttar Pradesh administration is gearing up to celebrate the occasion in a more grandiose manner.

Disinvestment target of Rs 47,000 crore to be surpassed; more PSU IPOs, OFS in pipeline: DIPAM Secretary

IANS | September 22, 2025 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) India is set to surpass its Rs 47,000 crore disinvestment target for the current fiscal year, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management Secretary, Arunish Chawla, said on Monday.

Growth rate of India’s 8 core industries surges to 13-month high of 6.3 per cent in Aug

IANS | September 22, 2025 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The growth rate of India’s eight core industries surged to a 13-month high of 6.3 per cent in August this year compared to the same month of the previous year driven by the strong performance in the steel, cement and coal sectors, data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Monday showed.

Traders hail GST reforms as a welcome move, say consumers will benefit

IANS | September 22, 2025 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Traders across the country on Monday welcomed the latest GST reforms, calling them a decisive step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

GST reform to boost GDP by Rs 20 lakh crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | September 22, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the simplification of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework will make doing business in India easier and boost overall demand, adding nearly Rs 20 lakh crore to the country’s GDP.

Locals, shopkeepers in Hazaribagh thank PM Modi for new GST rates

IANS | September 22, 2025 5:38 PM

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Sep 22 (IANS) A wave of gratitude swept across Jharkhand's Hazaribagh as locals, shopkeepers, and political representatives alike on Monday expressed heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. The revised GST rates, which came into effect today, have brought much-needed relief to households and businesses just in time for the festive season.

Nifty set to retest record high in coming months, could touch 27,000 by March 2026: Report

IANS | September 22, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Indian equity markets have resumed their upward trajectory after a two-month corrective phase, and the benchmark Nifty index may touch the 27,000 mark by March 2026, a report said on Monday.

Gautam Adani asks Group staff to accelerate pace of growth as SEBI lifts Hindenburg cloud

IANS | September 22, 2025 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has urged the Group staff to accelerate the pace of innovation and drive bold advances in energy, logistics, and other infrastructure that push the very edges of possibility, as the cloud of the Hindenburg case over the conglomerate has been lifted with the SEBI verdict rejecting the allegations of the US short-seller.

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NHRC orders Mumbai Police to take action against Ranbir Kapoor over promotion of e-cigarettes (Ld)

Gujarat: Navratri pandals echo with 'Operation Sindoor' theme in Surat

Dev Deepawali: 10 lakh diyas to light up Kashi ghats, eco-friendly lamps to be highlight this year

Disinvestment target of Rs 47,000 crore to be surpassed; more PSU IPOs, OFS in pipeline: DIPAM Secretary

Growth rate of India’s 8 core industries surges to 13-month high of 6.3 per cent in Aug

Traders hail GST reforms as a welcome move, say consumers will benefit

GST reform to boost GDP by Rs 20 lakh crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Locals, shopkeepers in Hazaribagh thank PM Modi for new GST rates

Nifty set to retest record high in coming months, could touch 27,000 by March 2026: Report

Gautam Adani asks Group staff to accelerate pace of growth as SEBI lifts Hindenburg cloud

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