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August 27, 2025 7:35 AM August 27, 2025 7:35 AM

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CBIC urges people to avoid speculation on GST rates

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has urged people to avoid speculation on GST rates. In a social media post, CBIC said that decisions in this regard are taken collectively by the GST Council, which comprises the Centre and States. It said that premature speculation gives rise t...

August 26, 2025 10:27 PM August 26, 2025 10:27 PM

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Fiji PM Rabuka outlines vision of Pacific as ‘Ocean of Peace’ at ICWA Lecture

Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka has outlined his vision of an Ocean of Peace, emphasising a Pacific region free from conflict and coercion. He highlighted that this vision should be guided by dialogue, diplomacy and consensus and rooted in cooperation and respect for international law.  ...

August 26, 2025 10:14 PM August 26, 2025 10:14 PM

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Mohan Bhagwat lnaugurates lecture series on 100 Years of RSS

Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat today emphasised that discussions within the organisation should focus on facts, not perceptions. He said this while addressing the inaugural session of a three-day lecture series on 100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons. Addressing the gathering, ...

August 26, 2025 10:11 PM August 26, 2025 10:11 PM

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LS Speaker Om Birla extends Ganesh Chaturthi greetings

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has wished the people of the country on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. In a social media post, Birla extended prayers to the first revered deity and the giver of all accomplishments, Lord Ganesh and sought his blessings to bring auspiciousness and prosperity into everyone’s ...

August 26, 2025 10:04 PM August 26, 2025 10:04 PM

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PM Modi to visit Japan and China for Bilateral talks and SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on an official visit to Japan and China from Thursday. During his visit on the 29th and 30th of this month, Prime Minister Modi will hold the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri shared detai...

August 26, 2025 8:25 PM August 26, 2025 8:25 PM

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NHAI launches Project Aarohan to support education of toll plaza workers’ families

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a Project Aarohan to support the educational aspirations of toll plaza employees. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said that the initiative aims to remove financial barriers and provide equal access to quality education for students...

August 26, 2025 8:19 PM August 26, 2025 8:19 PM

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Fiji PM Rabuka explores Aadhaar, DigiLocker during UIDAI visit

Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka visited the head office of the Unique Identification Authority of India in New Delhi today. During the visit, Mr. Rabuka was briefed about the Aadhaar and DigiLocker initiatives by the senior officials of the UIDAI. They highlighted the role of these...

August 26, 2025 8:15 PM August 26, 2025 8:15 PM

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MoS Jitendra Singh highlights RTI’s role in promoting transparency at NFICI meet

Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh today said that Right To Information and Information Commissions play a pivotal role in reorienting governance towards greater transparency and accountability. Mr Singh said this while addressing the inaugural session ...