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***THE HEADLINES***
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, benefits of revised GST rates are reaching end consumers; Asserts that GST 2.0 reforms have given a major boost to the country’s economy.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, BrahMos is not just a missile but a symbol of the country’s growing indigenous capabilities; Flags off first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured in Lucknow.
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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha splits from Grand INDI Alliance for upcoming Bihar Assembly elections; to contest independently on six seats.
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Dhanteras festival being celebrated in different parts of the country today.
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And, in Badminton, India’s Tanvi Sharma reaches Girls’ singles final at BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati.
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==NEWS IN DETAILS==
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Finance Ministry is closely monitoring the prices of 54 products to ensure that the benefits of the revised GST are reaching the end consumers. She said, the Next-Gen GST benefits have been fully passed on across all 54 items. She was addressing a joint press conference on GST Bachat Utsav in New Delhi today along with Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
The Finance Minister said, implementation of these GST reforms is a reflection of cooperation between the Central Government and the GST Council to pass on greater benefits to the people.
Mrs. Sitharaman further added that rate reduction, simplifying the process, bringing down the number of slabs from four to two, and resolving classification related issues have all been completed well before time.
Mrs. Sitharaman asserted the GST 2.0 reforms have given a major boost to country’s economy, leading to record sales across key sectors such as electronics, automobiles, and consumer goods during the festival season.
Speaking on the occasion, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, a record sale has been witnessed in this year’s Navratri festival. He said, there has been a 25 per cent increase in the sale of electronics this year in comparison to sales recorded in the previous Navratri festival.
On GST Bachat Utsav, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, vehicle sales have surged during Navratri season and the electronics sector has also broken all records.
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The GST Bachat Utsav, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and launched on the 22nd of last month, is benefiting people across all sections of society. Today, our correspondent brings a report on the GST reforms that will boost the economy of Jharkhand.
“The next-generation GST reforms bring substantial rate reductions across major industries and have a transformative impact on Jharkhand’s economic landscape. Under the new tax structure, the government has reduced the tax rate on iron from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, enhancing price competitiveness and improving profit margins for producers and exporters in the iron industry. Similarly, the tax rates on tendu leaves and bamboo have been brought down to 5 percent, which has provided income security to forest-dependent communities of the state. To give a boost to state’s tourism sector, GST on hotel rooms priced upto 7 thousand and 500 rupees per night has been reduced from 12 percent to 5 percent. These rate cuts have made travel and accommodation more affordable for visitors. These rate reductions strengthen the state’s industrial and mineral base, enhance farm and forest incomes, and make tourism and hospitality more affordable. Saklen Akhtar, Akashvani News, Delhi.“
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Bandari Soujanya from Nampalli of Rajanna Sircilla District in Telangana bought a two-wheeler vehicle and benefitted by 10 thousand rupees. She thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that BrahMos is not just a missile but a symbol of India’s growing indigenous defence capabilities. He was speaking after flagging off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, along with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He said, a combination of speed, accuracy, and power makes BrahMos one of the world’s best systems. Mr. Singh expressed confidence that the country’s adversaries will no longer be able to escape from the BrahMos. He stressed that achievements such as the BrahMos have proved that Made-in-India is no longer a slogan, but a global brand.
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The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha(JMM) party has split itself from the Grand INDI Alliance for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. JMM’s Central General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya in a press conference today stated that the party will field its candidates from six seats in Bihar. These seats will be Chakai, Dhamdhaha, Katoria, Manihari, Jamui, and Pirpainti. JMM had fielded its candidates from these seats earlier and claimed that their party has a strong base in these areas.
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Scrutiny of nomination papers for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections was completed today. In this phase, polling will be held on the 6th November across 121 assembly constituencies in 18 districts of the state. The last date for withdrawal of nomination papers is October 20.
Meanwhile, the nomination paper of NDA-supported Lok Janshakti Party candidate Seema Singh has been rejected due to technical reason. She had filed her nomination from the Marhaura constituency in Saran district. Following this development, the NDA will now to contest elections on 242 seats.
In Warsaliganj constituency of Nawada, RJD candidate Anita Devi submitted her nomination, and JD(U) rebel leader Gopal Mandal filed from Gopalpur in Bhagalpur district. Political parties including the NDA and the Grand Alliance have intensified their election campaigns. Our correspondent reports that Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states have joined rallies in support of NDA candidates.
“In Bihar assembly elections, a galaxy of star campaigners have descended in support of NDA supported candidates.
Chief Ministers of Haryana, Tripura, Odisha, and Goa addressed public meetings in support of NDA candidates. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini campaigned in Katihar and Triveniganj , asserting that people of Bihar will vote on development issues and that the NDA will win by a large majority.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel addressed rallies in Arwal, while Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha held meetings in Narkatiaganj and Bagaha. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi campaigned in Banka, and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended election rallies in Madhubani.
Meanwhile, the RJD, Congress, and Left parties have also intensified their campaigns. Senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel stated that public anger against the NDA is at its peak in this election. RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari alleged that there is discontent over leadership within the NDA, and that some constituent parties are not supporting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for another term. Dharmendra Kumar Rai, Akashvani News, Patna”
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The festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated across the country today. This festival marks the beginning of a series of celebrations, which also include Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali or Kali Chaudas, the main Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.
“In Delhi, a large number of people were seen shopping for Dhanteras across the major markets of the national capital, including Lajpat Nagar, Chawri Bazaar, Sarojini Nagar, Sadar Bazaar, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, and Chandni Chowk. People consider this as an propitious day to make new purchases, especially gold or silver articles and new utensils. The day also sees heavy purchases of appliances and automobiles. On this auspicious day, people worship Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Kuber, and Goddess Lakshmi. This festival is observed on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin as per the Hindu calendar. With Akshit Vedyan, Drishti Punyani Akashvani News Delhi.”
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Central Railway is operating more than 1,700 special trains for various destinations in north India including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh during the festive season. The move aims at ensuring smooth and comfortable travel for devotees and passengers during Diwali and Chhath puja.
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Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has informed that India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic Nafithromycin. Inaugurating a medical workshop in New Delhi today, Dr Singh said this antibiotic is effective against resistant respiratory infections and is particularly useful for cancer patients and poorly controlled diabetics.
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In Badminton, India’s Tanvi Sharma booked her place in the girls’ singles final at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati, today. With a comfortable win against China’s Liu Si Ya 15-11, 15-9 in the semi-finals at the National Centre of Excellence, Tanvi became only the fifth Indian badminton player to reach a World Junior final.
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India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep tomorrow. The Met Department has also forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, benefits of revised GST rates are reaching end consumers; Asserts that GST 2.0 reforms have given a major boost to the country’s economy.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, BrahMos is not just a missile but a symbol of the country’s growing indigenous capabilities; Flags off first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured in Lucknow.
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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha splits from Grand INDI Alliance for upcoming Bihar Assembly elections; to contest independently on six seats.
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Dhanteras festival being celebrated in different parts of the country today.
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And, in Badminton, India’s Tanvi Sharma reaches Girls’ singles final at BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati.
