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Washington DC: Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit to the United States has created a storm in Indian political circles, with his remarks on reservation and religious freedoms drawing sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Congress leader, speaking at Georgetown University and other events, touched on sensitive issues, including the state of democracy in India, the country’s reservation system, and religious rights. Questioning Reservation Policies In one of the most controversial moments of his speech at Georgetown University, Rahul Gandhi discussed India’s reservation system, stating: “We should think of scrapping reservations only when India becomes a fair place. And…
New Delhi: In a significant move, the 54th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced major tax rate reductions, including on cancer drugs and popular food items like namkeen. The meeting was attended by key ministers from various states and Union Territories, with discussions focusing on tax relief measures and compliance reforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BflR2zEefro Key Rate Reductions Cancer drugs such as Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab will see a GST reduction from 12% to 5%, offering much-needed relief to patients battling cancer. Additionally, the GST rate on savoury snacks like namkeen, bhujia, and extruded food products was…
The Madras High Court emphasizes that freedom of speech is an inherent right and cannot be curtailed unless it poses a serious threat to public order.
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Union Budget 2024-25: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament on Tuesday, July 13. This was the first budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s third term, and it focused on Gareeb, women, youth, and farmers. In her budget speech, Sitharaman announced plans to raise spending, create jobs, and provide relief to the middle class. The government also introduced changes on the taxation front. It also hiked the securities transaction tax (STT) but reduced the short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains tax. On the personal income tax front, Sitharaman announced some tax slab changes in the New…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today stayed directives from the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments. These directives required eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of owners and staff outside shops. The Court emphasized that food sellers must not be forced to display names. Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti issued the interim order. They issued a notice on a batch of petitions challenging the government directives. The next hearing is on Friday. The bench clarified that eateries should display the type of food being served. “We deem it appropriate to pass interim order prohibiting the enforcement…
झारखंड में बीजेपी, चंपई सोरेन को शामिल कर आदिवासी वोट बैंक को फिर से हासिल करने का प्रयास कर रही है। क्या यह दांव सफल होगा?