Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led the GST Council meeting Wednesday. (PTI FIle Photo)

GST Council approves two-tier tax structure; to be implemented from Sep 22

Business September 4, 2025

The GST Council has approved a two-tier rate structure of 5 and 18 per cent, to be implemented from September 22. All states agreed on the rate rationalisation, with a consensus-based decision. The total loss due to this will be Rs 47,700 crore. No decision has been taken on taxing demerit goods, and the marathon 56th meeting lasted for 10.5 hours with key proposals discussed.

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Once an MP, rape-convict Prajwal Revanna is now a clerk at prison library

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Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former PM H D Deve Gowda, has been assigned clerical duties at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison after receiving a life sentence for rape. He earns Rs 520 per day and faces multiple charges stemming from four cases, with evidence including videos of the assaults recorded on his phone. He was found guilty in one case and still faces trial in the others.

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Invited to a ‘birthday party’, 20-year-old ‘raped’ in a Kolkata flat

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Invited to a ‘birthday party’, 20-year-old ‘raped’ in Kolkata flat

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A 20-year-old woman was allegedly raped at a birthday party in south Kolkata. She was invited by her friend and found only two men present. They forcibly took her to another person's house where she was raped and assaulted. She managed to escape and filed a complaint, leading to an FIR against the two accused. The police are investigating the case and the accused are still at large.

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‘Don’t give a sh*t’: JD Vance defends US airstrike on Venezuelan drug boat that killed 11

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Vice President JD Vance stands by the recent US airstrike against a Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat, dismissing legalistic arguments. President Trump also supports the strike and warns others against bringing drugs into the US. The administration has designated Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, as a foreign terrorist organization and plans to use military force against them.

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West Zone's Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot on the final day of the Duleep Trophy 2025 first semifinal cricket match between Central Zone and West Zone, at BCCI Centre of Excellence ground, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)

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Duleep Trophy round-up: Central Zone in final despite Jaiswal’s sparkling fifty for West

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Yashasvi Jaiswal's sparkling fifty was not enough as Central Zone advanced to the Duleep Trophy final by taking a first-innings lead against West Zone. N Jagadeesan's unbeaten 52 helped South Zone secure a 175-run lead against North Zone and advance to the final.

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Trump says he had a good conversation with Kazak President Tokayev

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President Trump had a positive conversation with Kazakhstan's President Tokayev, but did not disclose details. In a letter, Tokayev expressed a desire for constructive trade discussions after the US imposed new tariffs on Kazakh goods. The two countries have a strategic partnership focusing on security and trade, with a trade turnover of $4.2 billion in 2024.

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How forwards found connections inside the circle to go from frustrating to flamboyant

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Sardar Singh, a renowned Indian hockey player, emphasizes the importance of connections in achieving success in the sport. This was evident in India's victory at the 2025 Hero Asia Cup, securing a spot in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. The team's improved coordination and composure in the striking circle led to more goals from within the 9-yard zone.

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Carlo Acutis, a London-born teenager who shared Catholic teachings online, was canonised by Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. He died at 15 from leukaemia and is the first millennial saint. His baptism had a profound impact on his parish, and his mother shared stories of miracles related to him. The ceremony was postponed due to the pope's death, but the Vatican hopes his story will inspire youth.

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Indian boxers face mixed results on day four of Boxing World Championships as Pawan Bartwal loses in the second round of the men's 55kg category, while Lakshya Chahar advances in the 80kg category. Sachin Siwach also progresses to the pre-quarterfinals, while three other Indian boxers will compete in the evening session.

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PGIMER, Chandigarh is struggling with a shortage of staff, including 100 Group A non-faculty posts responsible for administration and teaching standards. This is impacting patient care, research, medical education, and administration. The Engineering and Planning Department also has over 340 vacant positions. Proposal for 1,500 new nursing posts has been pending since 201.

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UT Health Department launches comprehensive TB screening drive for 1,200 inmates of Model Jail, Burail. 697 inmates screened, with 480 chest X-rays and 139 sputum samples collected. Screening to be completed by September 8. Portable AI-based X-ray machines used, with reports given within an hour. Immediate treatment for positive cases.

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Health officials urge residents to remain calm during the monsoon season and seek immediate treatment at government hospitals for snakebites. Civil Surgeon Dr Sangeeta Jain warns against turning to faith healers, quacks, or self-styled godmen, stressing the importance of seeking proper medical care.

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The Ganeshotsav celebration in Kashmir has become a symbol of unity and faith, bringing together Hindus, Kashmiri Pandits, and Muslims. The festival, which began with the Galai community in 1999, has grown to involve over 300 families and has even attracted the participation of senior IPS officers.

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A woman died and 19 others were injured in a Level-II fire at a residential high-rise in Dahisar East on Sunday afternoon. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it charred electric wiring and cables, and spread to the electrical metre cabin. Over 36 residents were rescued, with some in critical condition and taken to different hospitals. The fire was finally extinguished by 6.10 pm.

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A couple in West Bengal's Nadia district was lynched by a mob on Saturday, accused of killing an 8-year-old boy who had gone missing. The police have arrested their son and three other family members in connection with the boy's murder. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about a possible motive, with police investigating past disputes and potential child trafficking.

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Railways to run special train between Katra and Sangaldan

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Actor Navya Nair was recently stopped at the Melbourne International Airport and fined over Rs 1 lakh for carrying a jasmine gajra that was 15 cm long.

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While women sporting gajras is a common sight in South India, actor Navya Nair recently learned a costly lesson: this isn't the norm everywhere else in the world. During her recent trip to Australia to participate in the Onam celebrations organised by the Malayali Association of Victoria, she was stopped at the Melbourne airport and fined over Rs 1 lakh for carrying a 15-cm-long jasmine gajra.

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Justice Surya Kant urges new legal professionals to prioritize integrity and use law for societal transformation. He challenges them to be agents of social change and offers practical guidance for ethical dilemmas. The ceremony was attended by Supreme Court judges and 52 gold medals were awarded to exceptional graduates.

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Minor murdered at madrasa in Odisha for threatening to expose sexual abuse; five arrested

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