Will GST rate cuts help counter Trump’s 50% tariffs? India’s GDP growth may even go up; here’s why

Donald Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on India have rendered the country’s exports uncompetitive in the US markets. (AI image) India, the world’s fastest growing major economy, is preparing to bear the brunt of US President Donald Trump’s trade war and 50% tariffs. In this backdrop, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts couldn’t have…

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NBA set to investigate Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers deal after claims of salary cap circumvention by Steve Ballmer | NBA News

Kawhi Leonard (Image via Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) The last 24 hours or so have been the worst for NBA star forward Kawhi Leonard, his team, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their boss, Mr. Steve Ballmer. A recent report by an investigative journalist probed into an allegedly fake deal that was signed between Kawhi…

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Bengal assembly chaos: Mamata’s ‘linguistic terror’ charge, BJP MLAs suspended, dragged out – as it happened | India News

Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: The West Bengal Assembly on Thursday witnessed uproar as MLAs of the ruling TMC and opposition BJP raised slogans, disrupting a discussion on a government resolution concerning alleged atrocities against Bengali migrants. The disruption began when chief minister Mamata Banerjee was about to speak on the resolution. BJP legislators…

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‘I was depressed’: Amit Mishra opens up on career gap after announcing retirement from cricket | Cricket News

Amit Mishra in the middle. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) At the age of 42, Amit Mishra, the veteran leg-spinner, announced his retirement from professional cricket on Thursday after a 25-year career. He revealed his battle with depression after being sidelined for five years post his debut and expressed his desire for an earlier comeback.Mishra…

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‘Illegal felling of trees’: SC takes note of landslides, floods in various states; issues notice to Centre | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over landslides and floods in various states, observing that the large number of logs seen floating in floodwaters suggested large-scale tree felling in the upper reaches of the hills.Also Read | Monsoon toll mounts to 500 in Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Punjab, HaryanaA two-judge bench comprising Chief…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Gold at new highs – what’s the outlook and should you buy or sell?

MCX Gold has been showing a consistent upward trend, reflecting strong bullish momentum in recent sessions. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are exhibiting a bullish trend and silver is also continuing the positive bias, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares his views…

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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 24,850; BSE Sensex rallies over 500 points on GST rate cuts

GST Council’s rate cut decisions will act as the immediate market driver. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday, rallying strongly on the back of sweeping GST rate cuts announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman. While Nifty50 was above 24,850, BSE Sensex rallied over…

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Delhi rains: SpiceJet issues advisory; urges passengers to check flight status | India News

NEW DELHI: SpiceJet on Thursday issued a travel advisory as heavy rains disrupted flight operations in Delhi. The airline cautioned passengers that weather conditions could lead to delays and cancellations across its network. “Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a…

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