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Next-Gen GST was conceived with two connected purposes: to reduce and rationalise rates, and to make compliance easier

Polling will take place on October 6. The byelection will be a five-cornered contest, with the TVK-led Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, the AIADMK-led NDA, the Left parties, and the NTK in the fray

Captain Smit Machchhar was injured during a terrorist attack and underwent surgery in a military hospital. His parents initially faced uncertainty regarding his condition while trying to reach him. After being airlifted to Abu Dhabi, Smit's father felt relieved upon visiting him. The family decided to focus on Smit's recovery instead of revisiting the traumatic event. They remain optimistic about his healing process and future homecoming.

They hoist black flags to mark their opposition to the proposal. They demand that the govt. return the lands belonging to Srinivasapuram, build new houses for 15,000 fishermen along the Marina Loop Road, and discuss the matter with them

Mr. Gogoi, the Raijor Dal president, has been staging an indefinite sit-in on the State Assembly premises here for the last three days seeking quick disbursement of the aid

The exhibition as part of Wildlife Week at Parambikulam has been named after Haplothismia exannulata, a tiny plant that was found again in the forest 26 years ago after more than a century without a trace

The Supreme Court had cancelled the bail of Mr. Mhatre and his associates, Ramesh Pawar, Pramod alias Prakash Nikam, and Akshay Sharad Karande

The entire restoration work costs around ₹8 crore

The number of cases recorded in September was 1,293. More than 100 medical camps were being held every day, and 3,703 mosquito eradication workers had been deployed

Delhi Police stop protesters as they try to march towards heavily barricaded Jantar Mantar; in Mumbai, Uddhav Thackeray describes CEC as BJP’s 'weapon', Raj Thackeray calls for use of ballot papers instead of EVMs

Farmers have alleged that traders, including a few from neighbouring States, submit papers belonging to farmers and sell procured paddy

A German Enigma machine sold for €100 at a Romanian flea market surprised many when it fetched €45,000 at auction. The machine, thought to be a regular typewriter, was identified by a cryptography professor who recognized its historical significance. After purchasing it, the professor cleaned and repaired the machine to prepare it for auction. This Enigma machine was used during World War II for military communications.

According to a press release, the ₹3 crore machine was introduced as part of its efforts to strengthen advanced cardiac surgical care facilities at the centre

The police said that an electrical short circuit could have been the reason for the accident

T. Asaf Ali, Director General of Prosecution, gives legal advice that there is no legal bar in proceeding against Gyanesh Kumar. The case pertains to the reported suicide of Malaysian Lee See Been, a former chief project officer of Kerala State Transport Project for reconstruction of M.C. Road