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Himachal Invokes Kyoto Protocol To Demand GST Compensation From Centre

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 21, 2024, Shimla

The Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday urged the Centre to make some arrangement for hilly states in lieu of the revenue loss due to GST implementation and sought compensation on the pattern of the Kyoto protocol.

Delayed Exams, Holiday: Students Behind Bomb Threats To 3 Delhi Schools, Say Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 21, 2024, New Delhi

At least three schools hit by bomb threat emails have turned out to be a victims of their own students, the Delhi Police has discovered.

81 Arrested For Allegedly Betting On Dog Fights At Farm House In Rajasthan

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 21, 2024, Jaipur

Eighty-one people were arrested in a raid for allegedly being involved in betting on dog fights in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district, an official said Saturday.

GST Council Approves 'Track And Trace Mechanism' For Evasion-Prone Commodities

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 21, 2024, Jaisalmer

In a significant move to plug leakage, the GST Council on Saturday approved a proposal to implement 'Track and Trace Mechanism' for specified evasion-prone commodities.

Explained: Key Recommendations Of 55th GST Council Meet

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday December 21, 2024, Jaisalmer

From reducing GST rate on fortified rice kernel (FRK) to fully exempt GST on gene therapy, the 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday made some key recommendations.

Orange Alert Issued For Cold Wave In Himachal Pradesh, Snowfall Predicted

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 21, 2024, Shimla

The local meteorological office on Saturday forecast snow and rain at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on December 23 and 24 and at many places on December 27.

7 Indians Injured In Christmas Market Attack In Germany: Sources

NDTV News Desk | Saturday December 21, 2024, New Delhi

Seven Indians were injured in the Christmas market attack in Germany, sources said today. Three of them have been discharged from hospital, sources said, adding the Indian Embassy is in touch with all the injured Indians.

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Review Of Bail Order To Senthil Balaji

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 21, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking review of an order granting bail to Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam.

15 Feared Trapped After Building Collapses In Punjab, Army Joins Rescue Op

Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday December 21, 2024, New Delhi

Fifteen people are feared trapped under the debris of a building that collapsed in Punjab's Mohali this evening.

"No Skirt, Torn Jeans": Vrindavan Temple Urges Visitors To Dress Modestly

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 21, 2024, Mathura

Vrindavan's Thakur Bankebihari Temple has appealed to the visitors to "dress modestly" and refrain from wearing "indecent clothes" while on the temple premises.

Man Gets Robbed Of Rs 8.5 Lakh After Being Blinded By Itching Powder In Delhi

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 21, 2024, New Delhi

A man allegedly threw itching powder into the eyes of a gas agency manager and robbed him of his bag containing about Rs 8.5 lakh in the Narela area of outer-north Delhi, police said on Saturday.

Gurugram Boy, 12, Wants Online Classes, Sends Bomb Threat To School

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 21, 2024, Gurugram

A 12-year-old student of a private school allegedly sent a bomb threat e-mail to the institution in an attempt to shift to online classes, police said on Saturday.

GST Council Exempts Gene Therapy, Cuts Tax Rate For Rice Kernels

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday December 21, 2024, Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent and exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax.

Devendra Fadnavis Keeps Home, Eknath Shinde Gets 3 Maharashtra Ministries

Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Saturday December 21, 2024, Mumbai

Days after the Maharashtra oath ceremony, the cabinet portfolios were announced Saturday, with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister in the last government, landing three ministries but not the Home portfolio.

ISRO Drafts Its First 'POEM' To Study How Life Works In Space

Written by Pallava Bagla , Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday December 21, 2024, New Delhi

India for the very first time is flying biological experiments into space using a homegrown rocket. The next launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will see not one, but three biological experiments rocketed into space.