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BusinessPhoto: DeloitteForty years after New Zealand introduced GST, this article reviews the economic pressures, political decisions, and public debates that shaped its adoption. It explores why policymakers chose a broad-based consumption tax, how households and businesses reacted, and why GST's core design has persisted despite ongoing discussions about fairness and compliance costs.
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EntertainmentPhoto: News18 MoviesPriyanka Chopra Jonas wished her cousin-sister Parineeti Chopra a happy 38th birthday on October 22, 2026. Parineeti, celebrating her second birthday as a mother, recently welcomed her son Neer with husband Raghav Chadha. Priyanka shared a heartfelt note and a picture of Parineeti dressed in a pink, pearl-embellished outfit. The sisters often share their close bond on social media.
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EntertainmentPhoto: Amar EntertainmentThe Bombay High Court has issued a stay on the release of the film 'Tu Hai Meri Kiran' starring Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal. The court's order comes amid an ongoing dispute among the producers over investment issues. This ruling delivers a significant setback to the original producers of the film.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiThe Tamil Nadu government has extended the tenure of special officers managing rural local bodies until April 19, 2027. The merger of 46 rural bodies into urban local bodies and ward delimitation are still pending. A senior official indicated that the panchayat elections are likely to be held after March 2027, causing a delay in the electoral process.
News18 Hindi··Tamil Nadu
SportsPhoto: News18 SportsIndian swimmer Kapil Kumar won silver in the men’s 400m freestyle S10 event at the Asian Para Games, finishing with a time of 4:38.44 behind Japan’s Akito Minai, who set a Games record. Iran’s Shahin Izadyar took bronze. In table tennis, Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa earned bronze in mixed doubles XD7, while Dattaprasad Chougule and Savita exited in quarterfinals.
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EntertainmentPhoto: NDTV MoviesJioHotstar has announced a pay-per-view release of the cinematic retelling of the Indian epic Ramayana. Namit Malhotra stated that Ramayana belongs to every Indian. The partnership aims to expand access to the film nationwide, using JioHotstar's technology and reach to deliver the highest quality viewing experience on supported devices.
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Photo: DeloitteForty years after New Zealand introduced GST, this article reviews the economic pressures, political decisions, and public debates that shaped its adoption. It explores why policymakers chose a broad-based consumption tax, how households and businesses reacted, and why GST's core design has persisted despite ongoing discussions about fairness and compliance costs.
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