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In a sweeping reform, the GST Council has rationalised India's tax structure by reducing four tax slabs to two—retaining only the 5% and 18% rates. While essential items like snacks and personal care products have seen a steep drop in GST, the rates on tobacco and sugary goods have been raised to 40%.

The BFS frontline staff face a perfect storm: attrition at historic highs, stagnant wages, and rising pressures from digital shift. Time RBI created a Productivity and Attrition Task Force for them

With just 1 per cent of the global vehicle count, India accounts for nearly 11 per cent of worldwide road fatalities, making its roads among the most perilous globally

Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen will lead a 20-member Indian boxing contingent at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, following a strong performance at the World Boxing Cups earlier this year

The FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for women administrators, held in New Delhi, features sessions from FIFA experts and prominent Indian football figures, with a focus on developing women's football in India

A 12-day training camp in Hyderabad for kabaddi officials focused on preparing for PKL Season 12's new tiebreaker format, enhancing skills for critical decision-making in high-stakes matches

A high-level medical team has been deployed to Turkapalem village in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district after nearly 30 unexplained deaths in five months. Initial tests confirmed two cases of melioidosis, prompting a 15-day medical camp and intensified investigation

A 17-year-old boy in Kerala has become the world’s first known survivor of simultaneous infections by amoebic meningoencephalitis and Aspergillus flavus. After two surgeries and three months of treatment, the patient made a full recovery, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli was released from Nagpur Central Jail after 17 years following Supreme Court bail in a 2007 murder case. The former MLA, convicted under MCOCA, had challenged the Bombay High Court’s 2019 verdict upholding his life sentence

India and Germany have agreed to work towards doubling their trade, which reached $33.4 billion in 2024. Both nations support a speedy conclusion of the India-EU FTA. Germany remains a key investor and trading partner for India

The BJP in Tripura said the law will take its course after Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma’s son allegedly threatened Tipra Motha MLA Philip Kumar Reang at the MLA Hostel. The legislator claimed he and his family received death threats

The Kerala government has set up India’s first Senior Citizens Commission under a law passed in March 2025. Headed by K Somaprasad, the body will safeguard elderly rights, address neglect and abuse, and work for welfare and rehabilitation measures

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The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will take effect on October 1, Switzerland announced. The pact commits $100 billion investment over 15 years, ensures sustainable trade provisions, and offers India improved market access for Swiss goods and services

The Supreme Court has issued notice to Chhattisgarh authorities and doctors over a couple’s claim that their newborn boy was swapped at a Raipur hospital. A DNA test showed one child wasn't theirs. The court will hear the case in four weeks

Maruti Suzuki India has launched its all-new mid-sized SUV, Victoris, to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing segment. With multiple powertrain options, Level-2 ADAS, and global exports planned, the model will be sold through the company’s Arena network

A Chennai-based automobile company donated a Rs 1.3-crore electric bus to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Wednesday. The donation, received amid Vedic chants, was handed over to Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Chowdary at the Srivari temple in Tirupati

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, accompanied by Chief Abbot Je Khenpo, will attend the Royal Bhutan Temple consecration in Rajgir, Bihar. The visit underscores India-Bhutan spiritual and cultural ties, with subsequent engagements in Ayodhya and New Delhi

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange ended his five-day hunger strike after the Maharashtra government accepted most of his demands. Eligible Marathas will now receive Kunbi caste certificates and quota in education and jobs under OBC

Manoj Bajpayee stars as quirky Mumbai cop Madhukar Zende in the crime-comedy *Inspector Zende*, inspired by the real-life officer who nabbed Charles Sobhraj. Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, the Netflix film blends realism with humor and debuts on September 5

OBC activist Laxman Hake has threatened protests against Maharashtra’s move to grant Marathas Kunbi caste certificates, making them eligible for OBC reservations. He argued the state has no authority to alter quotas, warning of dissent among OBCs and VJNT communities.

President Donald Trump criticized the US-India trade relationship as “one-sided,” citing high Indian tariffs on American goods. While acknowledging improved ties, he defended steep US tariffs. India called the measures “unjustified,” asserting its right to protect national economic interests

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta resumed the ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme amid tight security after a recent assault. Citizens voiced grievances, and Gupta assured support. She also visited flood-affected areas, reaffirming the government’s commitment to swift public service and assistance

Yuki Bhambri reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal in men’s doubles at the US Open with partner Michael Venus. Meanwhile, Indian junior players, including Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, exited early in singles and doubles after hard-fought matches