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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 ...

July 1, 2026 12:42 PM

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PM Modi hails doctors serving in Venezuela under Operation Amistad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the efforts of doctors and medical professionals who are working in Venezuela as part of Operation Amistad. In a social media post, he said that in such a challenging time, their efforts to serve those in need are shining examples of how medical professional...

July 1, 2026 12:14 PM

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PMKSY completes over 10 years of irrigation-led agricultural transformation

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) has completed more than 10 years of advancing irrigation-led agricultural transformation through sustainable water management and the expansion of irrigation coverage. Launched on 1 July 2015, PMKSY scheme has assured irrigation, improved on-farm water ...

July 1, 2026 11:13 AM

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Revised passport application fee comes into effect from today

The Latest passport application fee hike has been implemented under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, from today. Under the revised fee structure, a 36-page fresh passport or reissue of a passport now costs 2 thousand 500 rupees. The fee for a 60-page ordinary passport or its reissue has now be...