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Big GST Change from today: Prices of Essentials Drop, Luxury Items to Cost More

The new Goods and Services Tax (GST) system across the country has rolled out from today, 22nd September. The earlier four tax slabs have now been simplified into just two—5% and 18%. This means many everyday items will get cheaper, while a few luxury goods and harmful products will see higher taxes. The decision was […]

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Portugal joins UK, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestine

Portugal has officially recognised the State of Palestine, becoming the latest Western nation to take this step after the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia did so on sunday. The announcement was made by Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel, who said the move reflects his country’s long-standing belief in a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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PM Modi Announces GST 2.0 Rollout, Calls It a ‘Festival of Savings’

New Delhi: Hours before the rollout of the much-anticipated GST 2.0 reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday evening addressed the nation, describing the new tax regime as a “savings festival” that will benefit crores of Indians. Extending greetings on the eve of Navratri, the Prime Minister said, “Tomorrow marks the beginning of Navratri, the

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Twin Low-Pressure Systems Likely to Influence Durga Puja Festivities, better weather from Ashtami

The festive season is set to be accompanied by spells of rain as two low-pressure systems are expected to form over the Bay of Bengal during the Debipaksha period. According to initial forecasts, the first low-pressure system will develop on September 22 over the north Bay of Bengal near the Odisha coast. A second system

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Mahalaya: huge crowd throng the ghats of the Ganga for tarpan, police on strict vigil

Today is Mahalaya. The final day of Pitrupaksha (the fortnight dedicated to ancestors). The day began at 4 am when Bengalis woke up to the Chandipath in Birendra Krishna Bhadra’s voice. And after that, people have thronged the ghats of the Ganga. At Babughat, Bagbazar, Shobhabazar, Nimtala, and almost every ghat in Kolkata, people gathered

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Shrayan Sen Appointed as Editor-in-Chief of coalfieldtimes.in

Kolkata: Shrayan Sen has been appointed as the editor-in-chief of coalfieldtimes.in, the news portal operated by 2M media. Sen, 34, has worked with several prominent media outlets in Kolkata and is known for publishing notable reports on a wide range of various subjects. His experience and reputation in the field are expected to bring fresh

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