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Piyush Goyal rolls out India HSN code guidebook
Piyush Goyal launched a comprehensive mapping guide that assigns 12,167 product codes among 31 government ministries and departments. The Commerce and Industry Minister distributed custodial responsibilities for each code through systematic data analysis to boost industrial development and trade processes. Government officials streamlined regulatory frameworks to improve business operations across India. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade resolved classification problems by analyzing value chains and conducting more than 300 ministerial consultations. Officials examined allocation rules and engaged stakeholders extensively to correct mapping errors. The initiative supports stronger trade agreement discussions...
Mahesh Bhatt backs new talent, Tu Meri Poori Kahani, Sept 26
Veteran producer Mahesh Bhatt discusses his transition from directing films to mentoring emerging filmmakers during promotional activities for Tu Meri Poori Kahani. The accomplished creator explains how his passion for filmmaking diminished over time while his love for cinema remained strong. Bhatt recognized that his creative energy had waned after decades of successful productions across multiple genres. This realization prompted him to shift focus toward nurturing new talent within the industry. He believes supporting young filmmakers provides greater satisfaction than continuing his directing career. The mentor emphasizes that effective guidance requires minimal interference in creative decisions. Bhatt allows protégés to...
Pune to host Rs300cr clean plant centre for grapes
India launches nine specialized agricultural facilities under a comprehensive Rs 1,765.67 crore initiative targeting disease-free crop production. The Asian Development Bank provides $98 million in financing for this ambitious project focused on premium fruit varieties like grapes, oranges, and pomegranates. Maharashtra receives three major installations at Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur with combined investments totaling Rs 300 crore. Large-scale nurseries obtain Rs 3 crore each, while medium operations receive Rs 1.5 crore assistance packages. These centers will generate 8 crore healthy seedlings annually. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research manages technical oversight and workforce development programs. Scientists have examined...
Atlee turns 39 in Tollywood, Priya posts Meer video, Jawan
Director Atlee celebrated his thirty-ninth birthday on Sunday with heartfelt messages from family and colleagues. His wife, Priya, shared a touching video compilation featuring moments between Atlee and their son, Meer, on social media. She praised him as an exceptional father and husband while expressing gratitude for their life together. The couple welcomed their first child in January 2023 after marrying in November 2014. Priya described feeling fortunate to have Atlee as her partner. Telugu star Allu Arjun extended birthday wishes through Instagram Stories with a throwback photograph. The Pushpa actor expressed anticipation for audiences to experience Atlee's upcoming cinematic projects. Atlee began his career working under...
Devajit Saikia backs Women in Blue to end jinx in Guwahati
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed hopes for India's women's cricket team to capture their first ICC championship during the upcoming tournament beginning September 30. The board official praised recent competitive performances against Australia and England that demonstrated growing parity with top-ranked nations. Guwahati will host the opening ceremony before India faces Sri Lanka in the inaugural match. The Assam Cricket Association plans special arrangements to honor recently deceased musician Zubeen Garg through a dedicated tribute program. Singer Shreya Ghoshal will perform during the ceremony and mid-innings break, presenting popular songs alongside the tournament's official theme. The Indian women's squad has never claimed...
Tanishaa Mukerji honors Deb Mukherjee at Durga Puja
Actress Tanishaa Mukerji discussed her family's annual Durga Puja celebration ahead of Navratri 2025. Her uncle Deb Mukherjee passed away this March at eighty-three years old after decades of organizing the religious festival. Three family deaths this year create emotional challenges for the upcoming celebration. The family plans to honor his memory by expanding the event through social media outreach. They aim to serve meals to larger crowds during the festivities. Deb Mukherjee belonged to the prominent film industry family that produced directors and actors across generations. His mother Satidevi was sister to legendary performers Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar, and Kishore Kumar. Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji represents his son from a second...
Kabul internet slows as Taliban halt fibre optic, Qane
Afghanistan faces widespread internet disruptions after authorities suspended fiber optic services across ten provinces. The Taliban administration ordered the cessation of high-speed connectivity in Balkh, Kandahar, Herat, Helmand, Nangarhar, Laghman, Badakhshan, Takhar, Kunduz, and Baghlan regions. Kabul residents report significant workplace difficulties as pharmaceutical companies and marketing businesses depend heavily on reliable internet access. Educational programs suffer as students lose access to online resources and communication platforms. Business operations experience severe setbacks throughout affected areas. Banking systems, identification card processing, and passport services face operational challenges due to...
Praveen Khandelwal hails GST cuts, praises PM Modi in Delhi
BJP parliamentarian Praveen Khandelwal praised significant tax restructuring measures that begin Monday. The Chandni Chowk representative described these modifications as transformative policy changes under Prime Minister Modi's administration. More than 400 products will experience reduced taxation rates starting this week. Previous rates ranging from twelve to eighteen percent drop to five percent for numerous commodities. Families and students will benefit from decreased costs during upcoming festival celebrations. Khandelwal emphasized how these adjustments demonstrate government commitment to reducing citizen expenses. The legislator criticized opposition politicians in Bihar for making inappropriate comments about the Prime...
Yasin Malik denies Kashmir massacres, Pandits cry foul
Separatist leader Yasin Malik submitted an affidavit claiming innocence regarding his role in violence against Kashmiri Pandits during the late 1980s. The Kashmiri Pandit community identifies Malik as a key figure responsible for their forced exodus from the valley. His organization conducted systematic attacks against Hindu families through killings, property destruction, and forced displacement. Government authorities have never established a comprehensive investigation into these incidents despite repeated community demands. Other violent events across India received multiple inquiry commissions, yet the Kashmiri Pandit persecution remains largely unexamined. Malik's associate Bitta Karate admitted to killing numerous Pandits but...
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