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New GST reform to boost economy, empower citizens: BJP MP Arun Singh

Bhubaneswar, Sep 15 (UNI) The new GST reform, featuring simplified tax rates, is set to positively impact the economy, benefit common people, and usher in an era of easy and efficient living, BJP MP Arun Singh said today.
Addressing reporters here, Singh described GST Reform 2.0 as a historic decision by the Modi government.
The new GST slabs, effective from September 22, have brought joy across all sections of society,
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Tejaswi targets NDA govt over lack of facilities for postnatal women

16 May 2026 | 6:43 PM

Patna, May 16 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and national working president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Tejaswi Yadav today launched a sharp attack on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, alleging serious lapses in providing basic facilities to postnatal women.

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Jharkhand Congress protests against price rise

16 May 2026 | 6:15 PM

Ranchi, May 16 (UNI) The Jharkhand Congress on Saturday staged a protest against the increase in prices of CNG, petrol, diesel, milk and curd and accused the Centre of failing to provide relief to people facing inflation.

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BJP launches training camp for workers in Jamshedpur

16 May 2026 | 6:12 PM

Jamshedpur, May 16 (UNI) BJP state president Aditya Sahu on Saturday inaugurated a two-day district-level training programme organised under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan-2026 in Jamshedpur.

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Bihar approves cement plants, food technology institute in major investment push

16 May 2026 | 5:56 PM

Patna, May 16 (UNI): Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary marked the completion of his first month in office with major announcements on Saturday, including approval for two cement manufacturing units by leading companies Dalmia and Ambuja Cements in Muzaffarpur and Kishanganj, and the establishment of the country's third National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) on 100 acres of land in Hajipur.

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Suvendu Adhikari announces crackdown on police unionism, extortion networks

16 May 2026 | 5:29 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (UNI) Indicating an overhaul of police administration in the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a series of major administrative and policing measures, including the dissolution of the Police Welfare Board, a crackdown on alleged extortion networks and stricter action against attacks on police personnel.

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