October GST Collections Rise 22.9% to Rs 2.31 Lakh Crore
India’s gross GST collections rise 22.9% year-on-year to Rs 2,31,290 crore in October, driven by a 42.2% surge in revenue from imports, provisional data show.
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Modi Marks Patel’s 151st Birth Anniversary at Ekta Nagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity and launches 31 tourism and infrastructure projects at Ekta Nagar.
PM-KISAN 24th Instalment Reaches 9.34 Crore Farmer Families
The 24th PM-KISAN instalment transfers over Rs 18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmer families, with Rs 2,000 each paid through direct benefit transfer.
GSLV-F18 Puts NVS-03 in Orbit, Restoring NavIC to Four Satellites
GSLV-F18 has placed NVS-03 in its intended orbit, taking NavIC back to the four satellites needed for standalone positioning.
Delhi Rain Brings Relief as AQI Improves, Winter Nears
Overnight rain has lashed Delhi, bringing cooler air and a sharp improvement in air quality, with the IMD forecasting more showers before clear skies return.
JNU Reserved Seats Row: NCSC Steps In Before Viva-Voce
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has directed JNU to re-notify missing reserved seats before viva-voce exams, as the tribes commission also intervenes.
Supreme Court Questions EC Over Delhi Voter Re-Enrolment
The Supreme Court has questioned why deleted Delhi voters must file Form 6 for first-time voters, suggesting Form 8 for address changes instead.
Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall, Thousands Evacuated
Cyclone Arnab has begun making landfall near Yanam and Kakinada, with very heavy rain, strong winds and large evacuations across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Centre Reviews Cyclone Arnab Readiness as Storm Nears Coast
The Centre has reviewed Cyclone Arnab preparedness, with shelters ready and NDRF and SDRF teams on standby in the storm’s path.
PM Modi Calls for Stronger Cyber Defences for Banking System
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged India to strengthen banking infrastructure against sophisticated cyberattacks at the inauguration of an RBI data centre and cybersecurity institute.
