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BusinessThe GST Council is considering rationalising its supporting officer committees by merging them into three bodies. This move comes as the nine-year-old Goods and Services Tax regime has stabilised. Sources indicate the Fitment Committee may be wound up as part of this consolidation to streamline the GST Council's structure and improve efficiency.
Business Standard·
PoliticsThe Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday rejected Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and Form 6. The ECI clarified that the SIR order issued on June 24, 2025, was unanimously approved by the Commission and upheld by the Supreme Court on May 27, 2026. The Commission reaffirmed the legitimacy of the process against Gandhi's social media assertions.
Zee News Hindi··Bihar
PoliticsIn Delhi, BJP national spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra criticized Rahul Gandhi's statements on Form-6 and the SIR issue, accusing him of misleading the public. Patra clarified that the court has not declared Form-6 illegal and BJP did not agree to any changes in it. He referenced the Election Commission's 2018 statement affirming no changes to Form-6 and compared Rahul's claims to the Rafale case, where Rahul had to apologize in court.
Amar Ujala··Delhi
WorldIsraeli authorities were ready to shoot down a Flydubai flight carrying over 150 Israelis after the Indian captain was stabbed by an Omani pilot on a Tel Aviv-bound flight. Following the attack, the plane dropped 14,000 feet, prompting Israel to close its airspace and scramble fighter jets. The crisis ended when the captain unlocked the cockpit and passengers restrained the co-pilot.
News18 World·
EntertainmentFamous Odia film director S.K. Murli Dharan passed away suddenly while staying at a hotel in Bhubaneswar for film work. His health deteriorated abruptly, and despite being rushed to the hospital, doctors could not save him. His unexpected death has caused a wave of mourning in the film industry.
News18Hi Entertainment··Bhubaneswar
PoliticsChirag Paswan plans to contest all 403 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, expanding the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas). This move aims to build a Dalit vote base, influence tight BJP-SP contests, and boost LJP's bargaining power within the NDA. Paswan's political journey includes a 2020 Bihar split and a 19-seat win in 2025.
Times of India··Lucknow
Business Standard·
The GST Council is considering rationalising its supporting officer committees by merging them into three bodies. This move comes as the nine-year-old Goods and Services Tax regime has stabilised. Sources indicate the Fitment Committee may be wound up as part of this consolidation to streamline the GST Council's structure and improve efficiency.
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