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Chhattisgarh: After GST cut, bike prices drop in Kawardha; customer footfall soars

IANS | September 23, 2025 9:38 PM

Kawardha (Chhattisgarh), Sep 23 (IANS) Following the implementation of GST 2.0 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 22, motorcycle showrooms in Kawardha city in Chhattisgarh are witnessing a significant surge in customer footfall. The revised GST structure has brought down the prices of two-wheelers, making them more affordable and drawing in a large number of buyers.

US President Trump takes on the UN again for not delivering

IANS | September 23, 2025 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump took on almost every country in the world making the headlines in current times, but it was the United Nations, which bore the brunt of his ire as he took the podium at the UN General Assembly debate in New York on Tuesday.

Tamil Nadu: Ambattur resident urges Aavin to cut MRPs after GST reduction

IANS | September 23, 2025 9:31 PM

Ambattur (Tamil Nadu), Sep 23 (IANS) A customer from Ambattur has urged Aavin -- Tamil Nadu’s state-run dairy federation-- to pass on the benefits of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reduction directly to consumers by lowering the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of its products, rather than relying on temporary discount schemes.

EU’s new strategic agenda sees key role for India in new world order

IANS | September 23, 2025 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The New Strategic EU-India Agenda, launched by the EU on September 17, with greater priorities in trade, investment, technology and defence, comes against the backdrop of the dramatic geopolitical changes that have taken place in the world order with Donald Trump taking over as US President this year.

Booking and check-in services may be temporarily unavailable: Akasa Air

IANS | September 23, 2025 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian airline Akasa Air on Tuesday informed passengers that its systems are facing technical issues, due to which some of its online services are not working.

No tax rebate under Section 87A on short-term capital gains, taxpayers asked to clear dues by Dec: CBDT

IANS | September 23, 2025 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has once again clarified that taxpayers cannot claim tax rebate under Section 87A of the Income Tax Act on income that is taxed at special rates, such as short-term capital gains (STCG).

Women in Gujarat receiving free health checkups under Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan

IANS | September 23, 2025 6:53 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 23 (IANS) In Gujarat, several health camps are being organised under the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, with a focus on women’s health. These camps are being held across various districts, including Narmada, Aravalli, and Vasad, providing free health checkups to women and raising awareness about preventive care.

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Chhattisgarh: After GST cut, bike prices drop in Kawardha; customer footfall soars

US President Trump takes on the UN again for not delivering

Tamil Nadu: Ambattur resident urges Aavin to cut MRPs after GST reduction

EU’s new strategic agenda sees key role for India in new world order

Booking and check-in services may be temporarily unavailable: Akasa Air

No tax rebate under Section 87A on short-term capital gains, taxpayers asked to clear dues by Dec: CBDT

Women in Gujarat receiving free health checkups under Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan

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