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SC to deliver verdict on Rs 2.5 lakh crore online gaming GST dispute on July 25

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today announced that it will pronounce its verdict on July 25 in the Rs 2.5 lakh crore tax dispute involving multiple online real money gaming (RMG) platforms, marking one of the largest tax litigation matters in India’s legal history.
The dispute centres on the interpretation of Rule 31A of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, which mandates a 28% GST on the face value of bets.
While the government contends that this tax applies to all forms of online gaming involving monetary stakes, the industry argues that the rule pertains exclusively to gambling and betting, not to games of skill such as rummy, poker, and fantasy sports.
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16 Jul 2026 | 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today said the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) developed 386 improved varieties across 44 crops during the past year, with 94 per cent being climate-resilient and 29 biofortified, reaffirming the country's commitment to science-led and farmer-centric agricultural transformation.

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PM Modi showcases Rs 26,800-cr development push ahead of Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab tour

16 Jul 2026 | 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his visit to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab would mark the launch of a wide range of development initiatives in railways, healthcare, education, connectivity and cultural infrastructure, expressing confidence that the projects would boost regional development and improve the lives of people, particularly the youth.

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Army Chief Calls for highest operational preparedness during Gajraj Corps visit

16 Jul 2026 | 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday visited Gajraj Corps to review its operational preparedness and combat readiness, where he was briefed on the prevailing security situation, capability development initiatives, and measures undertaken to maintain peace and stability in the region.

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16 Jul 2026 | 7:19 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) The continuous focus on reimagining the sub-cities developed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has resulted in the land agency recording strong housing sales in the first quarter of the financial year 2026–27.

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Medical team says Sonam Wangchuk weak but stable on 19th Day of indefinite fast

16 Jul 2026 | 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Social activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday completed the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with doctors stating that he remains weak but clinically stable under continuous medical supervision as political support for the movement against alleged examination irregularities gathered momentum.

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