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July 1, 2026 2:14 PM

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Increased wages under Viksit Bharat G RAM G Act become effective from today

The Central Government has notified revised wage rates under the Viksit Bharat G RAM G Act, 2025, effective from today. According to the notification issued by the Rural Development Ministry, wage rates have been enhanced across all States and Union Territories. It said for the first time, an interi...

July 1, 2026 1:54 PM

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Ministry of Steel grants Miniratna Category-I status to MECON Limited

The Ministry of Steel has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to MECON Limited, a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel. MECON has achieved significant financial milestones in recent years and reported continuous ...

July 1, 2026 1:52 PM

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Government refutes fake video claiming PM Modi announced free electric bicycles

The government has refuted a video circulating on social media claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the government is providing free electric bicycles to children for going to school. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has said that the video is Fake and AI...

July 1, 2026 1:49 PM

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on four-day official visit to France

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has embarked on a four-day official visit to France today. The Finance Ministry has informed that Ms Sitharaman will participate in a series of high-level bilateral engagements aimed at further strengthening the India-France Strategic Partnership, enhancing ...

July 1, 2026 1:45 PM

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GST strengthens Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat vision over past nine years

Goods and Services Tax (GST) has strengthened India’s vision of Ek Bharat – Shreshtha Bharat over the past nine years. It has brought transparency, accountability and economic growth through rationalised tax rates and standardised procedures. Launched on 1st July 2017, this day is marked as a histor...

July 1, 2026 1:32 PM

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BJP claims Punjab govt implemented VB-G RAM G scheme after initial opposition

BJP today claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government has implemented the Viksit Bharat G Ram G scheme after initially opposing it. Addressing the media in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Prem Shukla questioned the Punjab Government's sudden decision to implement the center's rural employment...

July 1, 2026 12:49 PM

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GST collections rise 13.9% to ₹1.94 lakh crore in June

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in the last month witnessed a rise to 1,94,812 crore rupees, marking a 13.9% year-on-year increase from 1,71,105 crore rupees in June 2025. According to the provisional data released by the Finance Ministry, Gross domestic GST revenue stood at 1,34,774 crore ...