PM Modi Announces Next-Generation GST Reforms

In a nationwide address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the implementation of next-generation GST reforms starting September 22, 2025. The reforms aim to simplify tax structures, reduce tax slabs to 5% and 18%, and enhance savings for citizens, marking the beginning of a 'GST Bachat Utsav' (Savings Festival). Modi emphasized the importance of self-reliance and urged citizens to support local products, highlighting the positive impact on the economy and the middle class. He extended Navratri greetings and expressed optimism for a prosperous future for India.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link