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

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 […]

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 […]