"Petrol and diesel are not under consideration in this proposal, which the central government has placed before the GST Council; it is entirely with the states," FM Nirmala Sitharaman
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“GST reforms not because of Trump's tariffs,” FM Nirmala Sitharaman on the timing of GST reforms.
Bringing you news breaks: Exclusive political, entertainment, sports insight and more from India Today - India's most respected and diversified media conglomerate.What if companies don't pass this rate cut on to the public? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses concerns over the new reforms.
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Heartbreaking visuals from Monastery Market in Civil Lines show stray dogs silently struggling to stay afloat as floodwaters rise. Delhi: Monastery Market in Civil Lines area continues to remain flooded as the River Yamuna overflows and enters parts of the city.
Bringing you news breaks: Exclusive political, entertainment, sports insight and more from India Today - India's most respected and diversified media conglomerate.For the first time, sugary drinks like colas, iced teas, and energy drinks face a steep 40% GST, alongside tobacco and alcohol. Here's why sugar is India's newest "sin" and what it means for your health.
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Congress Kerala unit's tweet mocking Bihar and bidis under GST reforms sparked a political uproar. BJP and Bihar leaders condemned the remark, calling it insulting.
Bringing you news breaks: Exclusive political, entertainment, sports insight and more from India Today - India's most respected and diversified media conglomerate.Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has landed in a controversy after a video of him purportedly pressuring a woman IPS officer to halt action against illegal soil excavation in a village in Solapur went viral on social media.
Bringing you news breaks: Exclusive political, entertainment, sports insight and more from India Today - India's most respected and diversified media conglomerate.A 20-year-old BITS Pilani student, Rishi Nair, was found dead in his hostel room at the institute’s Goa campus on Thursday morning. Authorities forced open the door after he didn’t respond to calls. Police say the cause of death is yet to be determined.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS) has come out in support of the flood victims in Punjab by donating Rs 33.8 lakh in relief funds. The state is currently facing its worst floods in decades. According to a state government bulletin, the deluge has claimed 37 lives and affected
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Bringing you news breaks: Exclusive political, entertainment, sports insight and more from India Today - India's most respected and diversified media conglomerate.During Kim Jong Un’s 2025 China visit, his aides meticulously wiped down surfaces to erase all DNA traces—a security measure against espionage. Traveling with a private toilet, Kim’s precautions highlight the extreme lengths taken to protect sensitive information.
Bringing you news breaks: Exclusive political, entertainment, sports insight and more from India Today - India's most respected and diversified media conglomerate.From September 22, 2025, India will move to a simpler GST system with two main rates and a special 40% slab. This top slab will cover only a few products, often referred to as ‘sin goods.’
Bringing you news breaks: Exclusive political, entertainment, sports insight and more from India Today - India's most respected and diversified media conglomerate.In Rudraprayag, an avalanche struck the snowy slopes near Kedarnath Dham.
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