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Ladakh’s traditional industries, agriculture, handicrafts, and tourism sectors are set to benefit from a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST). The reforms lower GST from 12 per cent to 5 per cent on a wide range of products and services, aiming to provide relief to artisans, farmers, and small businesses while strengthening the region’s economy.

“Not a single grain of millet was purchased in the mandis of Nuh district either. Farmers did not receive a single penny above ₹1700-₹1800 per quintal. The situation in Hisar mandis is even worse. Despite the MSP of ₹2775 per quintal, farmers are suffering losses,” he then underscored.

The saffron camp has begun large-scale preparations to facilitate the citizenship process for Hindu refugees, particularly those who faced religious persecution in Bangladesh, aiming to strengthen its connection with grassroots communities.

According to the complaint, Jyoti Pal gave birth to a son via cesarean section (C-section) at the Eye and Mother Care Centre here in January this year. It is alleged that doctors left the bandage in her abdomen and stitched it up.

Meanwhile, in Barnala, 8.10 per cent of the area under paddy cultivation has been harvested, followed by 8 per cent in Moga and 17 per cent in Sangrur.  

Fadnavis made it clear that there will be no alteration to the present ruling dispensation, which comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP. "There will be no new partners or swapping of partners," he added.

Kurmi community has been pressing for ST status and constitutional recognition of the Kurmali language.

According to police and local sources, the incident occurred when the cousin of Suman Saha, assistant professor at a Medical College and Hospital, along with a friend, had stepped out to visit nearby pandals. A group of local youths allegedly began passing obscene remarks at them. Although the women initially tried to ignore the harassment, the situation soon escalated and the men reportedly resorted to physical assault.

“We never set out to become one of the most prominent independent festivals in the country. We simply believed that meaningful cinema deserved a home in the mountains,” Festival directors Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam said in a statement.

In the study, published in the prestigious Precision Oncology (October 2025) journal, the IIT Hyderabad researchers said that the AI tool has the potential to revolutionise brain tumour diagnosis, especially gliomas (common primary brain tumours).

The long wait is over.  Delhi residents as also the tourists  will now be able to enjoy a cruise experience within the capital. The Delhi government has finalised a plan to launch a tourist cruise service on the Yamuna River. This service is set to commence in December which is expected to not only boost tourism but also offer a new attraction to Delhi. 

During his ongoing tour of Australia, the state IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh said the Australian government is all set to ease restrictions on the import of prawns.