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Flood-Hit Maharashtra Needs ₹20,000 Crore Relief: Half Must Come from Delhi

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

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Maharashtra is reeling under one of its worst agricultural disasters in recent memory. Nearly 17.85 lakh hectares of farmland have been damaged, submerging about 44 lakh acres across 30 districts. Soyabean, cotton, maize, pulses, onions and vegetables — all gone. The damage isn’t limited to

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GST Rate Reductions Effect from September 22

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that recent GST rate cuts will take effect from 22 September 2025. These cuts are expected to streamline tax slabs and reduce rates across many consumer goods. Economic Impact Projected The government estimates these reforms will inject about ₹2 lakh crore into the Indian economy by increasing cash in the […]

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“Congress Taxed Children’s Toffees”, Modi Slams Earlier Regime

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi justified India’s recent GST reform by sharply criticising the previous Congress government, saying it imposed taxes on essentials—including “21% tax on children’s toffees.” Heavy Tax Burden Under Congress Rule Modi said that during the Congress years, everyday items such as toothpaste, soap, hair oil were taxed at 27%. He cited other […]