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October 21, 2025 1:05 PM

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GST Bachat Utsav Makes Stationery Items Tax-Free for Students

The GST Bachat Utsav, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and launched on the 22nd of last month, is benefiting people across all sections of society.     Under the Next Generation GST reforms, the government has announced significant relief for stationery items. As part of the new tax structu...

October 21, 2025 12:52 PM

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PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to Israeli PM Netanyahu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended birthday wishes to the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and also thanked him for his heartfelt Diwali greetings.   In a social media post, Mr Modi reaffirmed that India-Israel Strategic Partnership will continue to flourish in the years to ...

October 21, 2025 10:42 AM

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Indian Railways to Run Over 12,000 Special Trains During Festive Season

Indian Railways will operate around 8,000 more special trains in the coming days to clear the heavy rush of passengers due to festivals. Railways has successfully operated around 4,000 special trains between 1st and 19th October to meet festive season travel demand.     Railways facilitate...

October 21, 2025 10:37 AM

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RBI Says Indian Economy Remains Resilient, Poised for High Growth

The Reserve Bank of India says the Indian economy continues to exhibit resilience amid an uncertain external environment and remains poised to register high growth.     RBI’s October Bulletin said yesterday that indicators of capacity utilisation and domestic demand signalled improvement. It said le...

October 21, 2025 10:24 AM

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PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Demise of Veteran Actor Govardhan Asrani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief at the passing away of popular film actor Govardhan Asrani.   In a social media post, Mr Modi said, 'A gifted entertainer and a truly versatile artist, Govardhan Asrani entertained audiences across generations.' The Prime Minister said he particu...

October 21, 2025 10:22 AM

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PM Modi Honours Bravery and Sacrifice of Police on Commemoration Day

On Police Commemoration Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today saluted the courage of the police personnel and recalled the supreme sacrifice by them in the line of duty.   In a social media post. Mr Modi said their steadfast dedication keeps the nation and people safe. He said their bravery a...

October 21, 2025 8:16 AM

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Delhi Air Quality Remains Very Poor as IMD Warns of Rain and Thunderstorms Elsewhere

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today.     The Met Department has said that heavy rainfall is likely to occur in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep and Andaman and N...

October 21, 2025 7:18 AM

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Veteran Actor Govardhan Asrani Passes Away at 84 in Mumbai

Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani passed away in Mumbai yesterday at the age of 84. Family sources said Asrani breathed his last around 4 PM. Best known for his role as the jailer in Sholay, he also starred in hits like Chupke Chupke, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Dhamaal and Bunty Aur Babli 2.   Originally fr...