Goodbye 'Truck Shakedowns', Hello 3-Day Refunds: The 10 Biggest Reliefs In GST 2.0

News18 - Oct 8, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled critical decisions and policy changes from the 57th GST Council meeting in New Delhi on October 8

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IIT Madras Research Park launches Phyto-Innovation Accelerator for plant-based innovations
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The programme is anchored by the Herbalife-IITM Centre of Excellence, established this year for sustainable and scalable herbal biomass production

India’s Ukraine Peace Plan: Can PM Modi Broker a Russia-Ukraine Truce? | Robert Pape Explained
Oct 8, 2026
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India is stepping up its diplomatic role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with New Delhi proposing a three-part truce focused on protecting energy infrastructure, keeping grain and energy supplies moving through the Black Sea, and ending attacks on commercial shipping. Ukraine has described India’s proposal as the most comprehensive among several initiatives under consideration.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India has moved “beyond advocacy” and is engaging with both Russia and Ukraine. With the war facing a dangerous stalemate and attacks continuing, can PM Modi’s diplomatic push help create a pathway towards peace? n18oc_indian18oc_worldn18oc_the-hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Elon Musk’s Starlink Faces Roadblocks In India: ‘Oligarchs’ Claim, Security Concerns Explained
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Faces Roadblocks In India: ‘Oligarchs’ Claim, Security Concerns Explained

Elon Musk has accused unnamed “oligarchs” of blocking Starlink’s entry into India to protect what he described as a “monopolistic chokehold” over consumers. India’s government has rejected the allegation, saying the country’s satellite communication regulatory framework is fair and non-discriminatory. Starlink has already secured key regulatory approvals, but its commercial launch remains held up by security assessments and other regulatory requirements. Officials have cited concerns including lawful interception, data protection, traffic routing and whether foreign satellite operators could bypass Indian gateways. The dispute comes as Starlink, Jio Satellite Communications and Eutelsat OneWeb navigate India’s satellite broadband regulations. The government says the licensed operators are broadly at the same regulatory stage, while Musk’s allegations have triggered a fresh debate over competition, national security n18oc_indian18oc_the-hard-factsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

INDIA Bloc Protest Highlights: Rahul & Co Reaches Rajghat To 'Take Inspiration' Ahead Of Next Leg Of Protest Against ECI
Oct 8, 2026
INDIA Bloc Protest Highlights: Rahul & Co Reaches Rajghat To 'Take Inspiration' Ahead Of Next Leg Of Protest Against ECI

INDIA bloc MPs are protesting at Jantar Mantar demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral irregularities, with Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi briefly detained.

India's semiconductor push, agentic AI set to reshape telecom and connected devices: Industry leaders
Oct 8, 2026
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India's semiconductor ambitions and the rapid adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) are set to reshape the country's technology and telecom ecosystem, with industry leaders seeing opportunities across chip design, domestic manufacturing, autonomous networks, enterprise solutions and next-generation connectivity.

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam On 2026 Midterms, Democratic Shift, Trump Policies, Immigration & AI
Oct 8, 2026
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam On 2026 Midterms, Democratic Shift, Trump Policies, Immigration & AI

As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-Virginia) discusses what he describes as a shift in voter sentiment from Republicans toward Democrats.In this conversation, Subramanyam weighs in on President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration and artificial intelligence, concerns over jobs and the economy, and the need for greater social and economic equity.With control of Congress at stake, the midterms are shaping up around key issues including affordability, immigration, jobs, AI regulation and the impact of the Trump administration’s policies.Watch the full conversation for Suhas Subramanyam’s perspective on the 2026 US midterms and the issues shaping the campaign. n18oc_indian18oc_worldn18oc_the-right-standNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

‘Very Positive Impact’: PM Modi Hails ‘Greater Decriminalisation’ In GST, Says Reforms Will Cut Compliance Costs
Oct 8, 2026
‘Very Positive Impact’: PM Modi Hails ‘Greater Decriminalisation’ In GST, Says Reforms Will Cut Compliance Costs

One of the biggest changes proposed by the GST Council is the removal of the power of arrest under GST. The prosecution threshold will also be raised from Rs 1 crore to Rs 5 crore.

‘Stay Indoors’: Indian Embassy Issues Advisory For Nationals In Saudi Arabia As Houthis Escalate Attacks
Oct 8, 2026
‘Stay Indoors’: Indian Embassy Issues Advisory For Nationals In Saudi Arabia As Houthis Escalate Attacks

The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis said it had intercepted two missiles launched towards Riyadh.

Congress MLA Faces Criticism Over Holding Female Student's Hand Inside Bus, BJP Says ‘Smash Patriarchy’ | Video
Oct 8, 2026
Congress MLA Faces Criticism Over Holding Female Student's Hand Inside Bus, BJP Says ‘Smash Patriarchy’ | Video

Ranga Reddy has denied the accusations, saying the interaction had been twisted by the BRS. He said he was speaking to the students with “fatherly affection”.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best BLDC Ceiling Fan Deals That Can Cut Your Electricity Bill
Oct 8, 2026
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best BLDC Ceiling Fan Deals That Can Cut Your Electricity Bill

Amazon Great Indian Festival brings up to 60% off on BLDC ceiling fans from atomberg, V-Guard, Polycab and Orient. Here are five energy-saving picks.

How Nana Patekar 'Drew' Criminals Into Mumbai Police Net: Untold Story Of The Artist Who Became An Actor
Oct 8, 2026
How Nana Patekar 'Drew' Criminals Into Mumbai Police Net: Untold Story Of The Artist Who Became An Actor

Recognising Nana Patekar's talent for realistic portraiture and sharp attention to detail, officers within the Mumbai Police invited him to assist with forensic sketching

ASML, Zeiss say next-generation chipmaking technology may be ready in 10 years
Oct 8, 2026
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A successor to ASML's most advanced chipmaking machine could be ready in about 10 years, engineers for the company and its optics partner Carl Zeiss said in a peer-reviewed paper.

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