GST revenue momentum: Collections rise 4.6% to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October; festive demand offsets impact of rate cuts

India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 4.6% year-on-year to about Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October, driven by festive demand and pent-up consumption, according to government data released on Saturday.The increase came despite GST rate cuts on 375 items–from kitchen essentials to electronics and automobiles–that took effect from September 22, coinciding with…

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Anurag Kashyap hits back at trolls labelling him as ‘Nashedi’; says ‘Meri aankehin baadi baadi hai’ | Hindi Movie News

Anurag Kashyap dismissed being labeled a “nashedi”, attributing it to his large eyes. He said, “Meri aankehin baadi baadi hai na…” Critics claiming no success were told, “Meri film ne ek ticket bhi nahi bhecha…” He dislikes being tied to ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ and may collaborate with Salman Khan on a dark cop thriller. Bollywood…

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Who can teach in India’s medical colleges? NMC’s new rules redraw the faculty line

The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Friday released detailed clarifications responding to stakeholder queries over the recently notified Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025, which came into force on 30 June 2025. In an official communication, the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) under the NMC stated that several stakeholders had sought clarity on…

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‘Alerted everyone’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams China over rare earth controls; calls it a ‘real mistake’

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent criticised China’s decision to tighten control of rare earth exports, calling it a “mistake” that cautioned everyone.Reflecting on China’s decision to introduce new export restrictions in October, Bessent said the move had revealed Beijing’s willingness to weaponise rare earths, a group of minerals that are vital to defence systems, electric…

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Akshay Kumar’s ‘Jolly LLB 3’ is now the highest grossing film of Jolly series | Hindi Movie News

In 2025, Akshay Kumar is riding a wave of renewed success, thanks to a series of blockbuster hits leading up to the phenomenal ‘Jolly LLB 3’. This latest installment not only reunites beloved cast members from previous films but has also shattered records, outpacing ‘Jolly LLB 2’ to claim the title of the franchise’s highest-grossing…

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