Auto industry GST slabs: First-time buyers, middle-income families to gain; sector seeks clarity on cess

The automobile industry has welcomed the GST Council’s decision to reduce tax rates on vehicles, calling it a timely step that will lift demand, make cars and two-wheelers more affordable, and particularly benefit first-time buyers and middle-income families.The new two-tier structure, announced on Wednesday, simplified levies to 5% and 18% from September 22, coinciding with…

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GR splits OBCs; Taywade claims quota unaffected, Hake says Maratha entry made simple | Pune News

Pune: OBC activists, who opposed Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange’s agitation, are now divided over the GR issued by the state on Tuesday. National OBC Federation president Babanrao Taywade said it will not affect the OBC quota.Taywade, who headed the chain hunger strike in Nagpur against Jarange’s agitation, said govt has not accepted Jarange’s demand…

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Arbitrum DRIP program launches to reward productive DeFi activity with ARB tokens

Arbitrum has launched the DRIP program to incentivize productive DeFi activity by rewarding users with ARB tokens for leveraging lending and looping strategies across its ecosystem. Summary Arbitrum DRIP Season One incentivizes leverage looping strategies in lending markets, rewarding users with ARB tokens for borrowing and redepositing assets. Eligible assets for collateral include major stablecoins…

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Pisces Horoscope Today, September 4, 2025 | Astrology News

Last Updated:September 04, 2025, 07:05 IST Pisces Daily Horoscope, September 4, 2025: Travel may bring both stress and financial gain. A romantic surprise awaits. Stay cautious with money and avoid negative company. Pisces Horoscope Today: Astrological predictions by Chirag Daruwalla for meena rashi on September 4 2025. (AI generated image) Pisces Daily Horoscope Today, September…

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‘I was depressed’: Amit Mishra opens up on career gap after announcing retirement from cricket | Cricket News

Amit Mishra in the middle. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) At the age of 42, Amit Mishra, the veteran leg-spinner, announced his retirement from professional cricket on Thursday after a 25-year career. He revealed his battle with depression after being sidelined for five years post his debut and expressed his desire for an earlier comeback.Mishra…

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How much salt is ‘too much’ for people with congestive heart failure: A guide to safe sodium levels |

Salt, also known as sodium, is an essential nutrient that supports fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle activity. While the body needs small amounts, too much salt can be harmful, particularly for people with congestive heart failure (CHF). In CHF, the heart cannot pump blood effectively, and excess sodium leads to fluid buildup, swelling, and…

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Dream11 effect: India jerseys being sold at 80 percent discount; here’s how much they cost now | Cricket News

Dream11 has stepped away as Indian cricket’s title sponsor ever since regulations barred real money gaming. (Image: Adidas) Adidas has announced substantial discounts of up to 80% on Indian cricket team jerseys ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, reducing the price of official team merchandise from ₹5,999 to ₹1,199. This price reduction comes in the…

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