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The rupee ended at its weakest ever closing of 83.6875 against the US dollar.
FM Sitharaman announced the tax cut to 15% from 20%, benefiting mobile phone consumers and producers like Apple.
Industry officials say the move will lift retail demand and help create a level playing field for honest stakeholders.
China increases military pressure on Taiwan, with near-daily fighter jet flights, viewing the island as its territory.
A landslide buried people in Gofa zone, then a second one engulfed others who had gathered to help on Monday morning
Israel to vaccinate soldiers in Gaza after polio virus detected in test samples, military announces.
Protesters have given the government 48 hours to meet eight demands, including a public apology from PM Hasina
Macron defends dissolving parliament, denies political instability will overshadow Paris Olympics.
The fund comes following the government’s move to allow 100% foreign direct investment in satellite manufacturing.
FM Sitharaman stated that this spending represents 3.4% of GDP, aiming to support growth and job creation.