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Reviving tourism, rebuilding hope in J&K post Pahalgam terror attack

Reviving tourism, rebuilding hope in J&K post Pahalgam terror attack

Besides the tourists showing renewed interest in Kashmir's picturesque and sprawling locations, the government's efforts towards rekindling hope among the local population and determination to restore normalcy in the Valley with modern infrastructure, speaks a lot about its focus and resolve. Sep 22, 2025
GST reform to boost GDP by Rs 20 lakh crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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

He gave several examples of lower tax rates, including the following: cement, which previously had a 30 per cent tax, is now subject to an 18 per cent tax; sanitary pads, which were previously subject to a 13 percent tax, are now completely exempt; footwear, which was previously subject to an 18 percent tax, is now only 5 per cent; refrigerators are now only 18 percent taxed; and detergents are no longer taxed. Sep 22, 2025
K'taka CM Siddaramaiah's dictated caste survey not official: BJP

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah's dictated caste survey not official: BJP

"They can show the numbers of castes they want as less or more. There are many castes among Muslims and Christians, but they are not revealing them. However, CM Siddaramaiah says there is discrimination among Hindus. Women are not allowed entry into mosques, and women must wear burqas. Thus, there is discrimination in all religions," he said. Sep 22, 2025
Mother Chamundeshwari herself invited me to her abode, Dusshera a moment of inclusion: Banu Mushtaq

Mother Chamundeshwari herself invited me to her abode, Dusshera a moment of inclusion: Banu Mushtaq

Addressing the gathering atop Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, Mushtaq said: "I am inaugurating the grand Dusshera festival today with the blessings of Mother Chamundeshwari. Earlier, I had mentioned that one of my close friends had taken a vow at the Chamundi temple. When I received the government's invitation to inaugurate Dusshera, I felt that Mother Chamundeshwari herself was inviting me through the government of Karnataka." Sep 22, 2025
Khalistani extremist and close aide of terrorist Pannun arrested in Canada

Khalistani extremist and close aide of terrorist Pannun arrested in Canada

Gosal rose to prominence as a key Canadian organiser for the US-based Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023. His detention marks the second time in less than a year that he has been apprehended by Canadian authorities, according to a NDTV report. Sep 22, 2025
GST reforms have reduced the tax burden on people: Nirmala Sitharaman

Govt warns firms against not passing GST cuts to consumers

"If we feel reduced GST hasn't been passed on, it will be treated as an unfair practice. We will take class action against those who don't pass on GST benefits," she said, assuring that consumer complaints will also be addressed promptly. Sep 22, 2025
Over 30 killed as Pakistan Air Force drops bombs, unleashes terror on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village

Over 30 killed as Pakistan Air Force drops bombs, unleashes terror on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village

Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets dropped LS-6 bombs on the Pashtun-majority village of Matre Dara in Tirah valley in the early morning air strikes. The massive blasts have destroyed a large part of the village with videos and images of the attacks and its devastating aftermath going viral on social media, inviting scathing criticism from people, including several human rights organisations, from all over the world. Sep 22, 2025
CPEC landed Pakistan in $9.5 billion debt trap

CPEC landed Pakistan in $9.5 billion debt trap

The article points out that one of the main challenges to CPEC has been the political infighting in Pakistan. In 2015, when Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) was in power, it considered itself the chief architect of the initiative. However, the Opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) accused the PML-N of corruption and inflating the cost of projects. Sep 22, 2025
EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio to meet today amid H-1B visa fee hike concerns

EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio to meet today amid H-1B visa fee hike concerns

This marks the third in-person meeting between Jaishankar and Rubio this year. Their last interaction took place on July 1 during the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington. Prior to that, Jaishankar had met Rubio in January, just days after the latter assumed office, also on the sidelines of a Quad meeting in Washington. Sep 22, 2025
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