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Bharat Express News Network


SEMICON India 2025 highlights India’s rise as a global semiconductor hub with policy support, investment and international collaboration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders extended Milad-un-Nabi greetings, calling for peace, compassion, and unity.

Indian stock market opens higher with Nifty above 24,700; GST rate cuts and sectoral buying boost Sensex and broader indices amid positive global cues.

PM Modi extends Onam greetings, wishing joy, health, and prosperity; leaders across India celebrate Kerala’s harvest festival and its message of unity.

PM Modi and Indian leaders celebrate Teachers’ Day, honouring educators’ dedication and paying tribute to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Ukraine proposes a new airspace plan to the US; Zelensky backs European troop support and urges talks with Putin.

Congress calls latest GST changes ‘GST 1.5’, saying true second-generation reform is still awaited.

India Inc hails GST Council’s shift to two tax slabs, citing demand revival, compliance ease and relief for MSMEs and households.

In a landmark move to simplify India’s tax regime, the GST Council has reduced multiple slabs to two—5% and 18%—while retaining a 40% rate for luxury and demerit goods.

Indian consumers are poised for a more affordable festive season as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council unveils sweeping cuts on everyday goods, services and big-ticket items.