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Big Diwali Gift: GST Slabs Revised to 5% and 18%, 40% on Super Luxury Goods
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The new rates, to be implemented from September 22, is likely to make compliance simpler, retain larger disposable income in the hands of consumers, and give an economic boost with revenue implications of approximately ₹48,000 crore.
Trump Snaps at Reporter on Russia Question, Responds With ‘India’
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The comment was made during a bilateral meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office. Trump visibly flared up when a Polish reporter said that while he had expressed disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he had not taken any action. 
Watch | Putin and Xi Caught on Hot Mic at Beijing Parade Discussing Immortality: 'Humans could live up to 150 years'
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The walkabout discussion took place as Putin and Xi, accompanied by North Korea's Kim Jong Un, strolled with a group of more than 20 foreign leaders towards Tiananmen Square to observe the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the ending of World War II.
Trump Points to ‘Secondary Sanctions’ on India as Evidence of Firm Approach Toward Russia
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While addressing a joint press conference with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, Trump brushed aside criticism that he had failed to act against Moscow, arguing that his actions against New Delhi spoke loudly.
‘Not optics, direct challenge’: EU Diplomat Comments on Xi-Putin-Kim Meeting in China, Aimed at Building ‘New World Order’
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​​​​​​​EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called the event "not just anti-Western optics" but a "direct challenge to the international system."
Donald Trump Claims India Proposed ‘No Tariffs’ Deal Following US 50% Levy
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During a telephonic interview on The Scott Jennings Radio Show, Trump referred to India as the "most tariffed country" in the world and claimed that his tariff impositions made New Delhi succumb to concessions.
'Let him come to Moscow': Putin Meets Ukraine’s Zelensky Amid Trump’s Peace Initiative
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“If meeting with Zelensky is well prepared, then I'm ready to meet,” Putin said, according to Reuters. “Let Zelensky come to Moscow and the meeting will happen.”
Russia Rejects Trump's Allegations of 'Conspiracy Against US,' Says Putin, Xi, and Kim Are 'Not Plotting'
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​​​​​​​The Kremlin said that Putin had nothing to do with any conspiracy and opined that Trump may have made the remark "ironically."
Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus warns of conspiracies around next year’s election derailment
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Yunus made the statement on Tuesday night after a meeting with leaders of seven political parties and the firebrand Islamist outfit Hefazat-e-Islam at his official residence, Jamuna, in Dhaka.
Donald Trump to Xi Jinping: 'Give my warmest regards to Putin, Kim as you conspire against US'
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Posting on Truth Social, Trump blamed the three leaders of "conspiring against the United States" and asked whether China would respect the American troops who "gave their blood" to assist in freeing the nation in World War II.
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