Morning Digest: GoM set up to review 18% GST on health, life covers; Bangladesh to seek extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India, and more
The Hindu
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today September 10, 2024.
GoM set up to review 18% GST on health, life covers
To soothe the growing clamour for a reduction in the 18% tax levy on the premium paid for health and life insurance policies, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Monday set the stage for a possible rethink by mandating a stiff 50-day deadline for a new Group of Ministers (GoM) to review the tax rate.
Protesting doctors in Bengal disappointed after Supreme Court directive to resume work
The Supreme Court, while hearing the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case on Monday (September 9, 2024) telling protesting resident doctors in West Bengal to resume work by 5 p.m. on Tuesday caused widespread disappointment among doctors on strike across medical colleges in the State demanding safety and justice.
Bangladesh to seek extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India
Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal is to seek the extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from neighbouring India, its chief prosecutor has said, accusing her of carrying out “massacres”.
Congress releases third list of 19 candidates for J&K polls
The Shakespeare Millennium Club recently organised a Carnival (its first ever) for about 100 children from the Avvai Home, the Fathima Home and the Anjuman Himmayat Home at Avvai Home in Adyar. The Arabian Huts went up, the Bubble House and the Bouncing Castle were in place, the Horse drawn Carriage stood ready to give the children joy rides, the Turkish Ice-cream man was all set to exhibit his talent of dodging the grasp of the expectant children, the Chocolate Fountain was oozing delicious Chocolate in which the Children could dip their Wafers to their hearts’ content, the Popcorn machine warmed up to serve both candied and salted Popcorn, and then there was a spread of Bun, Butter, Jam, Samosas, Jilebi, Packets of Lays chips, Frooti and of course Bisleri water, says a press release from the Club.
Experience the divine energy of Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi alankaram at Kanaka Durga temple during Dasara festival.
Nampally police in Hyderabad register case against Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati for remarks against Prophet Muhammad.
KEA extends deadline for PG NEET-2024 registration in Karnataka until October 7, allowing candidates to complete the process.
Shivam Rangire, a BA graduate, navigates the challenges of job hunting in Maharashtra's competitive and evolving employment landscape.
Chennai Metro Rail Phase-2 now a Central sector project with Union government financing 65% of ₹63,246 crore cost.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin reaffirms DMK's unwavering identity and legacy during book launch event in Chennai.
National workshop on NMR Spectroscopy at Pondicherry University attended by 175 members from universities in South India.
Paul Pogba's four-year doping ban reduced to 18 months by CAS, allowing him to resume his career in March 2025.
Madurai Police bust inter-State ganja racket, arresting smuggler Chinnan in Visakhapatnam, revealing extensive smuggling network.
Madras Atomic Power Station Unit 2 celebrates one year of continuous operations, generating 1,958 million units of power.