Cong-Left ties dangerous for nation: Atal

Former PM Atal Behari Vajpayee on Saturday alleged that the Congress-Left alliance at the Centre was working against national interest.Vajpa...

Former PM Atal Behari Vajpayee on Saturday alleged that the Congress-Left alliance at the Centre was working against national interest.

Vajpayee, who was speaking at a day-long refresher course for BJP parliamentarians, said: ‘‘This alliance, led by the Congress and the Left, is working for its own narrow interests. It is deeply hurting national interests.’’

In an obvious reference to the removal of governors, Vajpayee said the Government was setting ‘‘dangerous precedents’’.

CPI toes Yechuri line

NEW DELHI: The CPI on Saturday renewed its plea to the PM that the decision on raising the FDI cap in three crucial sectors be reconsidered. The CPI secretary, D. Raja, called the PM and conveyed his party’s request.

PM Modi addresses the nation ahead of the rollout of new GST rates.

PM Modi says ‘GST savings festival’ begins soon: how household budgets are set for boost

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Ahead of the rollout of GST 2.0 effective from September 22, companies have announced lower prices for over 375 common-use goods. The government has urged corporates to pass on the benefits to consumers, resulting in cheaper prices for FMCG products, milk, butter, cheese, pickles, jams, and ice creams. Other items like shampoo, soap, cement, durable goods, and cars may also see a reduction.

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