New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt Navratri greetings to the nation in a letter addressed to fellow citizens, while also highlighting the benefits of the newly launched Next Generation GST 2.0 reforms. Sharing the letter on his official social media account, PM Modi conveyed his wishes for good health, happiness, and prosperity for...
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PM Modi Urges Citizens to Promote Swadeshi Products Amid US Tariff and H-1B Concerns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday renewed his call for promoting swadeshi (indigenous) products, urging citizens to embrace self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign-made goods. During his address, he highlighted that many people are often unaware whether everyday items, such as a comb, are made in India or abroad. “We should buy products that are...
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Hails PM Modi’s GST Reforms as Historic Diwali Gift to the Nation
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s next-generation GST reforms, calling them a historic Diwali gift to the nation, including Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at the launch of the NaMo Yuva Run for a drug-free India from his residence, CM Yogi welcomed the decision to exempt basic essentials such...
‘GST Utsav’ Begins on First Day of Navratri: PM Modi Highlights Consumer Benefits
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the launch of a nationwide “GST Utsav” starting from the first day of Navratri, describing it as a festival of savings for the people of India. Addressing the nation, PM Modi highlighted that from September 22, citizens will be able to purchase their favorite items at...
PM Narendra Modi Addresses Nation on GST 2.0 Reforms Ahead of Implementation
New Delhi, September 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday at 5 PM, focusing on the newly introduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 reforms. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) had earlier shared the update on its official social media accounts, without specifying the subject, which fueled widespread speculation. PM Modi began...
National Consumer Helpline Upgraded with GST 2.0 Query and Complaint Feature
New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs on Saturday announced the launch of a dedicated GST grievance category on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) to address queries and complaints related to the upcoming GST 2.0 reforms. The NCH can be accessed through its toll-free number 1915 or online in 16 Indian languages and English, serving...
Defence Sector Gets Boost as GST Scrapped on Weapons, Aircraft; Drones Reduced to 5%
New Delhi: In a landmark reform, the government has abolished Goods and Services Tax (GST) on a wide range of weapons, military aircraft, and defence equipment, while drastically reducing GST on drones from 28% to just 5%. The move is expected to provide a major push to India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Chief of the Army...
Kerala Congress Social Media Head VT Balaram Resigns Over Controversial ‘Bidis-Bihar’ Post
Kerala: Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) social media chief VT Balaram resigned on Saturday following widespread criticism over a controversial social media post linking Bihar with bidis. The post, which stated “B for beedi, B for Bihar,” drew sharp criticism from political leaders in Bihar and beyond, prompting the Congress party to delete it and...
Haryana CM Hails GST Reforms as Historic, Benefits Farmers, Poor, and Middle Class
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday described the recently announced GST reforms as a historic move that will benefit every section of society, particularly farmers, the poor, and the middle class. He said the decision to slash GST rates on commonly used items will reduce inflation, increase savings for the middle class,...
PM Modi Applauds GST Reforms, Announces Simplified Tax Slabs
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the recent GST reforms announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Speaking to National Awardee teachers at his official residence on 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, PM Modi highlighted that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been made simpler, with tax slabs reduced to just 5%...









