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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Saturday that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has done customers justice by lowering prices compared to the previous administration. She continued, claiming that the GST has raised tax buoyancy for both states and the federal government. “GST has done justice to the consumers by bringing the rates down compared to the previous regime. Before GST was introduced, India’s indirect tax system was fragmented, where every state was effectively a distinct market for the industry as well as the consumer. GST has brought in greater tax buoyancy, as a result of which, more than your GSDP growth, your tax collection is growing. Therefore, both the centre and the states are getting benefits. We have to dispel the myth that states are losing out after joining hands for GST. Today, no state suffers after GST, and that is despite COVID,” said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In a veiled assault on Rahul Gandhi for referring to the GST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak announced Sunday that the state government will ensure the safety of Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad, who was recently attempted to kill by unknown assailants. Pathak, while attending a program in Bahraich, expressed his solidarity with Chandra Shekhar, stating that the incident is being investigated and the perpetrators will be apprehended. He further assured that adequate security will be provided to him. The government remains steadfast in its commitment to identify and punish all criminals in the state, regardless of the circumstances, Pathak informed the reporters. In a joint operation conducted by the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh police, four individuals were arrested in Haryana’s Ambala district on Saturday for their alleged involvement in the attack on Aazad. Aman Kumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police in the Haryana Special Task Force, confirmed the arrests. The assault on Aazad took place in Deoband on Wednesday eveni

In Pakaria, Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with representatives of the tribal community, self-help organisations, PESA committee chairs, and local football team captains. The National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission and the distribution of about 3.57 crore Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) cards in Madhya Pradesh were both launched by PM Modi earlier today. The National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission was announced in the Union Budget 2023. This will be implemented in 278 districts of 17 high-focused states in the country namely Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Bihar, and Uttarakhand, the release said. The ceremony for the distribution of Ayushman cards was organised at Urban bodies, Gram panchayats and Development Blocks across the state. The Ayushman card d

Congress has called a meeting of its Parliamentary Strategy Group on Saturday ahead of a discussion by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on July 3. The meeting is scheduled to take place at former AICC chief Sonia Gandhi’s residence at 10, Janpath in New Delhi, meant to discuss what stand it should take in discussion on the UCC. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law, and Justice has scheduled a meeting on the UCC for July 3 to hear from stakeholders. The committee led by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Modi informed all the 31 MPs and members of the committee that their views on UCC would be sought and considered at the meeting.”Members are reminded that the next meeting of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice will be held at 03.00 PM on Monday, July 3, 2023,” read a release on the committee’s agenda. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that th

India’s dominance in digital transactions has become a new identity of the country in the world and it needs to be incorporated into the Cooperative sector as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said while addressing the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress at International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) in the national capital. “The government has promoted Digital India, enabling direct benefits to reach beneficiaries directly. The aim is also to eliminate the dependency on cash transactions. India’s dominance in digital transactions has become our new identity in the world. This also needs to be incorporated in our Cooperative sector,” PM Modi said. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress, says “The government has promoted Digital India, enabling direct benefits to reach beneficiaries directly. The aim is also to eliminate the dependency on cash transactions. India’s dominance in Digital… pic.twitter.com/xf42vfdUrq — ANI (@AN

The arrival of monsoon in India is marked by waterlogged cities, traffic woes and clogged drainage systems. No wonder, some people feel disheartened at the thought of thunderstorms during the season. Now, an AI artist has provided some relief using his imagination. The artist has come up with a series of pictures termed ‘Amphibious Autorickshaws’ that move across waterlogged streets. Prateek Arora, a popular screenwriter and digital creator created the AI art series with Mid Journey, an independent research lab exploring new mediums of thought and increasing the imaginative powers of the human species. He named the vehicle amphibious autorickshaws, signifying that the machines can be used both on land and in the water.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Prateek Arora (@_prateekarora) Several users commented on the photos. One user wrote, “Gurugram urgently needs these.” “This post is so Bombay,” wrote another. An account respon

The monsoon session of Parliament will commence from July 20 with conclusion on August 11, 2023, said Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday. The session is expected to be a stormy one as Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre could introduce a bill on implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during the session of Parliament. A report by India Today quoted sources saying the bill may be sent to parliamentary standing committee which will hear from various stakeholders on the UCC. As per sources to PTI, the monsoon session is likely to begin in the third week of July. The development comes within hours after Rajya Sabha Secretariat issued a public notice stating that a parliamentary panel, on July 3, will hear views of the Department of Legal Affairs, the Legislative Department and the Law Commission on UCC. “Members are reminded that the next meeting of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice will

The Central government is spending Rs 6.5 lakh crore annually for the agriculture sector and farmers’ welfare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said on Saturday while speaking at an event on the occasion of International Day of Cooperatives. PM Modi called upon cooperatives to help in making the country self-reliant in cooking oils. He also highlighted the work done by his government, like PM Kisan scheme, MSP operations, and fertilizer subsidy since coming to power in 2014. In the last 9 years, the PM said more than Rs 15 lakh crore have been given to farmers by procuring their produce on the MSP. The government, he said spent Rs 10 lakh crore towards fertilizer subsidy last year. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress, says “Today over 25,000 cooperative sectors are working in the fisheries sector. This is improving the lives of our fishermen and improving their earning capacity. Inland fisheries have also seen a… pic.twitter.com/Y

Twenty-five people were killed and several others injured after a bus travelling from Maharashtra’s Yavatmal to Pune caught fire in Buldhana on the Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway. “25 bodies are extracted from the bus. A total of 32 people were travelling on the bus. 6-8 people are injured. Injured are being shifted to Buldhana Civil Hospital,” said Buldhana Police Deputy SP Baburao Mahamuni. The bus turned turtle and caught fire, police said. The incident happened around 2 am on Saturday. Many of the passengers hailed from Nagpur, Wardha and Yavatmal, the official said. With inputs from agencies Read all the  Latest News ,  Trending News ,  Cricket News ,  Bollywood News , India News  and  Entertainment News  here. Follow us on  Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Instagram . from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/SQ9Rb4d FP Staff

A police officer in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, was sent to police lines after a selfie taken by his children with a significant amount of cash went viral. The photo featuring the officer’s wife and two children posing on a bed with stacks of Rs 500 notes totaling Rs 14 lakh, prompted a swift response from authorities. After the photo went viral, a senior police officer promptly initiated an investigation into the matter, leading to the transfer of the station-in-charge, Ramesh Chandra Sahani, to police lines. Taking cognisance of the matter, Superintendent of Police Siddharth Shankar Meena sent the SHO to the police lines and ordered a probe into the matter. Ramesh Chandra Sahani defended himself and said that the photo was taken on 14 November, 2021, when he sold a family property. A senior police officer gave details about the incident, and told India Today, ‘”A photograph of a station-house officer is going viral on social media. It shows the cop’s wife and his children with bundle

Tamil Nadu is witnessing a political row with Governor RN Ravi at the centre of it all. In late night developments, the governor first dismissed minister V Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers and then put the decision on hold . Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) head and chief minister of the state MK Stalin said the Governor Ravi had “no power” to issue such an order and that his government would weigh legal options. “The Governor has no power to dismiss a minister… we will face this legally,” Stalin said. Stalin, according to an Indian Express report, met with top DMK leaders and experts late on Thursday night. P Wilson, a senior lawyer and DMK MP, said to the newspaper that Ravi’s order is “null and void…a scrap of paper”. “It has no binding on the CM.” As the standoff between the Governor and the government continues, we decode what happened on Thursday night and also explore if the Governor, in fact, has the power to dismiss a minister from the Cabinet. Dismissed or not

09:26 (IST) Rahul Gandhi Manipur LIVE Updates Rahul Gandhi leaves for Moirang from Imphal, to meet affected people in relief camps Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit the relief camps and meet the affected people in Moirang. Later, he will return to Imphal and meet 10 like-minded parties.   #WATCH | Manipur | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left for Moirang, from Imphal, this morning. As per Congress' State President Keisham Meghachandra, he will visit the relief camps and meet the affected people there. Later, he will return to Imphal and meet 10 like-minded party… pic.twitter.com/VNMAbnh08B — ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2023 09:08 (IST) Amarnath Yatra LIVE Updates Three injured as security convoy vehicle hits highway parapet DSP J&K Police and two others were injured after an Amarnath Security Convoy Vehicle met with an accident near Bali Nallah on Jammu Srinagar NH, Udhampur. Udhampur | DSP J&K Police and three others were injured after an Amarnath Se

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has withdrawn an order dismissing jailed DMK leader Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers hours after consulting with the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to  India Today, Ravi wrote a letter to DMK stating that Balaji would continue to hold his post as a minister. A press release issued by the Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan earlier today said, “Minister V Senthil Balaji is facing serious criminal proceedings in a number of cases of corruption including taking cash for jobs and money laundering…Under these circumstances, Governor has dismissed him from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect.” Balaji’s dismissal was met with fierce opposition from various parties with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin threatening to take the matter to court. Many leaders said that the governor has no right to sack a state minister. The ED took Balaji into custody after questioning and when he was being taken to Omandurar Government Hospital in Chennai for m

Jailed DMK leader Senthil Balaji’s dismissal by Tamil Nadu’s governor has been slammed by various opposition parties with many questioning the rights of the governor. A press release issued by the Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan said, “Minister V Senthil Balaji is facing serious criminal proceedings in a number of cases of corruption including taking cash for jobs and money laundering…Under these circumstances, Governor has dismissed him from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect.” Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said, “The Governor does not have the powers to dismiss him (Senthil Balaji). We will face this legally.” VIDEO | “The Governor does not have the powers to dismiss him (Senthil Balaji). We will face this legally,” says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin as Governor RN Ravi removes Senthil Balaji from State Cabinet. pic.twitter.com/oJtjLID8OX — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 29, 2023 DMK leader A Saravanan accused Governor RN Ravi of going against the provisions of the Co

The response of Canada to the Khalistani issue seems to be driven by vote-bank politics, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, adding that India will respond if the activities affect on its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security. “For us, how Canada has dealt with the Khalistani issue has been a long-standing concern. Because very frankly, they seem to be driven by vote-bank politics,” Jaishankar said, while addressing an event on “9 Years of Modi Government: A Foreign Policy Overview” at the India International Centre in New Delhi. The India’s foreign minister has again highlighted that the ties between India and Canada have been impacted in many ways in the last few years due to the Khalistani issue. India has been persistently asking Canada to restrict pro-Khalistani separatist and extremist elements activities on its soil. ‘Canada’s response constrained by vote bank compulsions’ Jaishankar said the responses of Canada have all been, “to the best of my

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with visiting Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Wednesday, and both leaders emphasised their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and people-to-people relationships. “Hon’ble Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Mr. Enrique A. Manalo, called on the Hon’ble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas today,” according to a tweet by the Vice President’s official Twitter handle on Wednesday. “Discussions focused on the shared values and complementarities that form the foundation of the two nations. Both leaders underlined their commitment towards imparting a renewed impetus to the India-Philippines bilateral relations, and further strengthening of people-to-people ties,” it said. Enrique Manalo landed in India on Wednesday for a four-day vacation. On Wednesday, the Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs stated that India and the Philippines are collaborating to raise the v

The auspicious occasion of Bakra Eid or Eid al-Adha is being celebrated across the world today. On this holy festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to people and also to leaders and citizens of Kuwait and Bangladesh. “May this day bring happiness and prosperity to everyone. May it also uphold the spirit of togetherness and harmony in our society,” tweeted PM Modi on Thursday. Greetings on Eid-ul-Adha. May this day bring happiness and prosperity to everyone. May it also uphold the spirit of togetherness and harmony in our society. Eid Mubarak! — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2023 On his own behalf and the people of India, PM Modi through a letter wished Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait; Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; Crown Prince of State of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; Prime Minister of State of Kuwait and to the people of State of Kuwait on the occasion of Bakra Eid. The Indian Emba

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of the people killed in Tripura’s Ulta Rath Yatra mishap and ₹50,000 for those seriously injured. “The mishap during the Ulta Rath Yatra at Kumarghat is saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this mishap. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected,” PM Modi said in a tweet. “Rs. 2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased, and Rs. 50,000 would be given to those injured in the mishap in Tripura,” he aded. At least seven people died and 16 others were injured after the ceremonial chariot of Lord Jagannath came in with a high-tension wire in Tripura’s Unakoti district on Wednesday. The mishap occurred around 4.30 pm in the Kumarghat area during the ‘Ulta Rath Yatra’ or return car festival organised by ISKCON. During this festival, the sibling deities – Lord Balabhadra, Devi Su

The Karnataka Police have registered a case against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya over his alleged involvement in “promoting enmity within groups” and “instigating people” on a video where he mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and later posted online. The case was registered following a complaint from Congress Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee member Ramesh Babu in connection with a tweet posted by Amit Malviya recently, police said on Wednesday. The tweet in question allegedly shows an animated video mocking Rahul Gandhi and showing the Congress party in poor light. “Rahul Gandhi is dangerous and playing an insidious game” and “More dangerous are people who are pulling strings of #Raga like Sam P, staunchly anti-India, they leave no stone unturned to defame India overseas, just to embarrass Hon’ble PM @Narendramodi ji,” the captions of the tweet read according to the FIR. Soon after the FIR was registered, Amit Malviya reposted the same tweet with a caption in Hindi, “ Rahul