Five LIC-owned buildings see ceiling, slab collapses in two months; terrified residents caught in bureaucratic tangle say concerns about their well-being are falling on deaf ears
05 December,2025 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
After PM Modiâs address on GST 2.0, industry bodies and global experts hailed the reforms as a bold step to simplify Indiaâs tax system. Leaders from the textile and jewellery sectors welcomed reduced rates, transparency, and growth opportunities. Experts believe GST 2.0 will boost demand, exports, and accelerate Indiaâs economic growth.
05 September,2025 12:17 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1756992879010_d.png "PM Modi calls GST reforms a 'double dhamaka of happiness' ahead of Diwali")
The landmark GST 2.0 reforms, cleared by the GST Council on Wednesday, offer significant relief, especially in the healthcare and insurance sectors. One of the biggest highlights is the complete removal of GST on individual health and life insurance, which previously attracted 18 per cent GST. These have now been moved to the zero-tax bracket
04 September,2025 07:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
BJP president JP Nadda praised the latest GST reforms as a âbumper giftâ from PM Modi before Durga Puja and Diwali. He said the historic move, reducing slabs to 5 per cent and 18 per cent and cutting taxes on essential items, will boost citizensâ lives and small businesses.
04 September,2025 06:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
