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West Bengal: Despite GST cut, 'Bangla Dairy' milk prices remain unchanged

IANS | September 24, 2025 9:12 PM

North 24 Parganas, Sep 24 (IANS) The Central government has reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all milk products under its latest tax reform. However, prices of milk products sold by Bangla Dairy in parts of West Bengal, including North 24 Parganas, have not yet come down and consumers continue to purchase these products at old rates, despite dealers buying them under the new GST slab.

MP: Neemuch farmers, traders get major relief as GST on tractors reduced to 5 pc

IANS | September 24, 2025 8:56 PM

Neemuch, Sep 24 (IANS) In a major relief for farmers and agricultural traders, the Central government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has significantly reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on tractors from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, effective September 22. This move, part of the recently announced GST 2.0 reforms, has sparked widespread enthusiasm across rural India, including in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch, where the impact is already visible on the ground.

SC slams Maha and Goa bar council for 'malicious prosecution' of an advocate

IANS | September 24, 2025 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (BCMG) for "malicious prosecution" of an advocate, who merely identified the opposite party in an affidavit.

Wave of joy among Bihar's women as first installment of 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana' set to be disbursed on Sep 26

IANS | September 24, 2025 8:20 PM

Motihari, Sep 24 (IANS) A wave of happiness is sweeping across Bihar as the first installment of the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana' is set to be disbursed on September 26, bringing new hopes and dreams to millions of women across the state.

Chhattisgarh: Beneficiary of PM Surya Ghar Yojana shares relief from electricity bills in Gariyaband

IANS | September 24, 2025 8:14 PM

Gariyaband (Chhattisgarh), Sep 24 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a flagship initiative launched by the Centre, aims to illuminate 1 crore households across the country through rooftop solar installations. With subsidies offered to encourage citizens to adopt it for residential use and manifold benefits, a user in Chhattisgarh has highlighted his positive experience.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to receive IIT Kanpur’s alumni award

IANS | September 24, 2025 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has been chosen for the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) 2025 by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, the institute’s highest recognition for its alumni.

78-day bonus a ‘big Diwali gift’ from Government: Railway staff

IANS | September 24, 2025 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) After the Cabinet approved the Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for railway employees on Wednesday, a wave of happiness spread among the staff.

India leads global charge in AI adoption, 77 pc knowledge workers use generative AI daily

IANS | September 24, 2025 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) As many as 77 per cent of Indian knowledge workers now use generative AI daily, a significant rise from 46 per cent in 2024, outpacing counterparts in regions including the US (59 per cent), Germany (54 per cent), France (47 per cent), and Australia (45 per cent), a report said on Wednesday.

UP: Next-Gen GST reforms savings festival held in Pilibhit, traders excited

IANS | September 24, 2025 7:14 PM

Lucknow, Sep 24 (IANS) As part of the Next Generation GST Reform Savings Festival, an awareness programme was organised in Pilibhit, which saw participation of prominent traders, businessmen, enterprise owners of the city.

Key aide to Pahalgam attack terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir

IANS | September 24, 2025 6:41 PM

New Delhi/Srinagar, Sep 24 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Jammu and Kashmir have arrested one person accused of providing logistical support to the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The arrested individual has been identified as Mohammad Kataria.

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West Bengal: Despite GST cut, 'Bangla Dairy' milk prices remain unchanged

MP: Neemuch farmers, traders get major relief as GST on tractors reduced to 5 pc

SC slams Maha and Goa bar council for 'malicious prosecution' of an advocate

Wave of joy among Bihar's women as first installment of 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana' set to be disbursed on Sep 26

Chhattisgarh: Beneficiary of PM Surya Ghar Yojana shares relief from electricity bills in Gariyaband

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to receive IIT Kanpur’s alumni award

78-day bonus a ‘big Diwali gift’ from Government: Railway staff

India leads global charge in AI adoption, 77 pc knowledge workers use generative AI daily

UP: Next-Gen GST reforms savings festival held in Pilibhit, traders excited

Key aide to Pahalgam attack terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir

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