Cheer for middle class soon? After income tax relief, GST rates may come down on household items, say reports

Reports suggest that government is planning to lower the GST rates for commonly used household items. (AI image) GST relief for common man soon? The Goods and Services Tax (GST) slabs may soon be revamped and rationalised by the government to provide relief to the middle class. Media reports quoting official sources suggest that the…

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Dalai Lama reveals succession plan: How will the next Buddhist spiritual leader be selected? – All you need to know | India News

As the Dalai Lama turned 90 years old, people started having a debate over the next successor. Clearing everyone’s doubts, the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said that he will be reincarnated and his non-profit institution will have the sole authority to identify his reincarnation. Speaking at prayer celebrations on Sunday, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate…

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Festive retail strategy: Brands go big on discounts; hope early season boosts sentiment

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. Retailers in India are ramping up discounts, accelerating deliveries, and launching extended sale events this festive season, aiming to revive discretionary spending after a year of sluggish consumer sentiment. With festivals such as Teej, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi falling earlier this year, brands…

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US plans ‘economic bunker buster’ bill: Will Donald Trump impose 500% tariff on countries importing oil from Russia? How it may impact India

The transformation in India’s oil import strategy has been remarkable, with Russian oil’s share increasing from less than 1 per cent to roughly 40-44%. (AI image) India, a large importer of crude oil from Russia, may have to watch out for a new US bill which proposes imposing a 500% tariff on countries that import…

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Prince Harald dies of sudden cardiac arrest at 63; was on a work trip to Namibia | World News

Photo: Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern/ Instagram Prince Harald von Hohenzollern has died of sudden cardiac arrest in Windhoek, Namibia, where the 63‑year‑old German aristocrat was on a work trip to the diamond industry, his family announced on Monday. Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern, who is eight months pregnant and seeking re‑election as mayor of Leonberg in…

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‘Threats to national security’: US charges two Chinese nationals with spying; slams Beijing for trying to ‘infiltrate military’

The United States on Wednesday charged two Chinese nationals with spying for Beijing. The charges include photographing a naval base, arranging a secret cash drop, and attempting to recruit US military personnel they believed could be persuaded to assist Chinese intelligence.“This case underscores the Chinese government’s sustained and aggressive effort to infiltrate our military and…

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Gold price prediction today: Where is gold rate headed in the near future what levels will it hit? Here’s the outlook

Gold price prediction: Gold witnessed volatile last week ending with corrective moves. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to continue being volatile amidst emerging global economic situations. Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers shares his views and recommendations for gold investors:Gold witnessed volatile last…

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Woman with India link now FBI’s most wanted: Cindy Rodriguez Singh accused of son’s murder; reward jumps to $250,000

Cindy Rodriguez Singh (Image credits: FBI) Cindy Rodriguez Singh, wanted for the 2022 murder of her 6-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez Alvarez, has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, federal officials announced Tuesday.The FBI has increased the reward for information leading to her arrest from $25,000 to $250,000. Joe Rothrock, special agent…

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