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GST rate cuts to result in Rs 2 lakh crore saving for consumers: Sitharaman

She said that 99 per cent of the goods have now come under the 5 per cent GST slab, which will be very beneficial for the middle class and the poor. The latest reforms mark a major simplification of the GST structure. The shift to a two-slab system of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, removing the earlier 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, has resulted in lower taxes and made the structure more transparent and easier to follow.

Sep 17, 2025

Christians, Muslims are Indian citizens, says K'taka CM as BJP raises conversion bogey

Speaking to the media on Wednesday in Kalaburagi, CM Siddaramaiah stated, "The government has appointed 1.75 lakh teachers for the caste survey. From September 22 to October 7, they will visit every household in the state to collect information. This time, 40,000 more teachers have been deployed compared to the last survey."

Sep 17, 2025

ISRO will invite companies specialising in on-orbit servicing and refueling tech: Chairman

"ISRO has recently opened up to private players in the space ecosystem and in the upcoming missions, the space organisation will also invite companies specialising in On-Orbit Servicing and Refueling (OOSR) technologies to work with it," he added.

Sep 17, 2025

Centre launches Angikaar 2025 to fast-track housing for urban poor under PM's scheme

The accelerated Angikaar 2025 campaign will cover 5,000+ Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) through door-to-door awareness drives, housing camps, and public events, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

Sep 17, 2025

Our soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees in a blink, says PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant day by laying the foundation stone and inaugurating a series of development projects in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.

Sep 17, 2025

Prayers held in Sri Lanka's largest Dawoodi Bohra mosque on PM Modi's 75th birthday

The Husaini Masjid in Glenaber Place in Bambalapitiya is the largest Dawoodi Bohra mosque in the island nation and the congregation has often met to appreciate Prime Minister Modi's long-standing special connection with the community and the positive work done by him.

Sep 17, 2025

Maulana Mahmood Madani questions intent behind Waqf law, cautions against 'vote theft'

"The earlier Waqf law already had loopholes, and the new amendments have only made it easier to create problems. Some may feel there is relief, but overall, I am not satisfied. The court's final judgment is also not conclusive for me," he remarked.

Sep 17, 2025

'Disrespectful': Patna HC orders Congress to remove AI video on PM Modi's mother from social media

The controversial video, shared by the Bihar Congress on X, depicted PM Modi's mother appearing in his dreams and speaking to him. The video sparked widespread outrage, with the BJP and NDA allies slamming it as disrespectful and below political dignity.

Sep 17, 2025

God sent PM Modi as 'avatar purush' to lead India: Mukesh Ambani

"It is not a coincidence that Modi Ji's Amrit Mahotsav is coming in Bharat's Amrit Kaal. It is my deepest wish that Modi Ji should continue to serve India when independent India turns 100. God Almighty himself has sent Modi Ji as an avatar purush to lead our motherland to become the greatest nation on earth," he added.

Sep 17, 2025

Indian diaspora in Johannesburg celebrates PM Modi's 75th birthday with moving tributes

Indian diaspora in South Africa marked PM Narendra Modi's 75th birthday with video messages of greetings from multiple cultural and community groups in Johannesburg.

Sep 17, 2025

PM Modi turns 75: SRK, Alia Bhatt, Saif Ali Khan, Aamir Khan and other celebs laud his inspirational ability to lead millions of people; say his energy even beats young people

#MyModiStory: SRK, Alia Bhatt, Saif Ali Khan, Aamir Khan, celebs wish PM Modi, share life anecdotes [Watch]

#MyModiStory is trending on X, where social media users are sharing video stories, anecdotes, or simply extending their wishes as PM Modi celebrates his milestone birthday. Bollywood celebrities such as Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt, and others also extended their wishes on social media.

Sep 17, 2025

Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes after 22-day halt amid repairs, weather challenges

The Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir resumed on Wednesday after a 22-day suspension caused by adverse weather and track repairs following a cloudburst and landslide that claimed 34 lives.

Sep 17, 2025

Saira Banu recalls 'kindness, compassion' PM Modi extended at time of Dilip Kumar's demise

Sharing her memory, Saira Banu said: "When my beloved Dilip Sahib departed from this world, I was overcome with sorrow so profound that I could scarcely summon the will to endure. In that dark hour, his consoling voice reached me with words of such tenderness, "Aap apne aap ko sambhaliye, aur ek baat jaan lijiye ki hum aapke parivaar hain", that they revived my spirit when it was most near to faltering."

Sep 17, 2025

PM Modi's financial reforms and inclusive development policies script India growth story

As India journeys towards becoming the world's third largest economy, "we resolutely and firmly continue towards being Viksit Bharat even as there is the fundamental transformation within, and in our relations, influence and impact around the world marked by steady and confident global ascendancy," Puri highlighted.

Sep 17, 2025

Vice President Radhakrishnan wishes long, healthy life to PM Modi on his birthday

In a post on X, the Vice President said, "Heartiest birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under your visionary leadership, India is making a mark on the global stage and moving steadily towards the goal of a developed nation."

Sep 17, 2025

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GST rate cuts to result in Rs 2 lakh crore saving for consumers: Sitharaman

Christians, Muslims are Indian citizens, says K'taka CM as BJP raises conversion bogey

ISRO will invite companies specialising in on-orbit servicing and refueling tech: Chairman

Centre launches Angikaar 2025 to fast-track housing for urban poor under PM's scheme

Our soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees in a blink, says PM Narendra Modi

Prayers held in Sri Lanka's largest Dawoodi Bohra mosque on PM Modi's 75th birthday

Maulana Mahmood Madani questions intent behind Waqf law, cautions against 'vote theft'

'Disrespectful': Patna HC orders Congress to remove AI video on PM Modi's mother from social media

God sent PM Modi as 'avatar purush' to lead India: Mukesh Ambani

Indian diaspora in Johannesburg celebrates PM Modi's 75th birthday with moving tributes

#MyModiStory: SRK, Alia Bhatt, Saif Ali Khan, Aamir Khan, celebs wish PM Modi, share life anecdotes [Watch]

Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes after 22-day halt amid repairs, weather challenges

Saira Banu recalls 'kindness, compassion' PM Modi extended at time of Dilip Kumar's demise

PM Modi's financial reforms and inclusive development policies script India growth story

Vice President Radhakrishnan wishes long, healthy life to PM Modi on his birthday

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