India- Singapore Relation

India and Singapore signed five agreements on Civil Aviation, Space, Skill Development, Digital asset innovation and Green and Digital shipping corridor. The MoUs were exchanged after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in New Delhi today.

GST Reforms

The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, made a landmark decision and scrapped the 12% and 28% slabs. It also introduced a new 40% GST slab for "sin goods" and certain luxury items.

Pradhan Hails GST Slabs

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said revised GST slabs will benefit Odisha, with 5% GST on kendu leaves aiding tribal livelihoods, increased coal GST boosting state revenue, and reduced GST on agriculture tools and insurance easing burdens for citizens.

Houses for All

Odisha Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Nayak announced that the State government will distribute 50,000 Antyodaya houses to economically weaker families to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17.

NIRF Ranking

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, with IIT Madras securing the top spot for the tenth year. IISc Bengaluru and IIT Delhi followed, reaffirming their excellence in research, innovation, and academic leadership.

Jawans Killed

Two police jawans were killed and another critically injured during a fierce gun battle with Maoists of the banned Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee in Jharkhand’s Palamu district.

Flood In Baitarani

Odisha faces its third flood in the Baitarani River within three months, triggered by relentless rainfall in upper catchment areas. Rising water levels have inundated low-lying regions, prompting emergency measures across Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Keonjhar districts.

Abhijit Majumdar critical

Renowned Odia composer Abhijit Majumdar was shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar in critical condition after his health worsened at a private hospital in Cuttack, where he was initially admitted due to dangerously low sodium levels.

Shikhar Dhawan Summoned

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, linked to alleged promotional ties with illegal betting app 1xBet amid a broader crackdown on online gambling.

Messi’s Final Bow

Lionel Messi will play his last home World Cup qualifier tonight against Venezuela in Buenos Aires, marking an emotional farewell. The 38-year-old icon confirmed it as his final qualifier, surrounded by family and fans.