Seven new trains flagged off in Bihar, including three Amrit Bharat Express

September 29, 2025 4:00 PM

Seven new trains flagged off in Bihar, including three Amrit Bharat Express

In a boost to railway connectivity in Bihar, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, flagged off seven new trains on Monday. The launch includes three Amrit Bharat Express trains and four passenger services aimed at improving regional and inter-state travel. With this addition, Bihar now has 26 Amrit Bharat Express services in operation out of 30 running across the country. T...

GoM to propose lower GST on insurance premiums and adjust tax slabs

October 18, 2024 8:59 PM

GoM to propose lower GST on insurance premiums and adjust tax slabs

The Group of Ministers (GoM) set up to suggest changes in GST rates will meet on Saturday, October 19, to discuss the rationalization of taxes, particularly on health and life insurance premiums. The meeting will also explore proposals to modify existing tax slabs to improve the GST framework. This will be the first meeting of the GoM formed to examine ways to lower the 18% GST rate currently applied to insurance premiums. Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, who heads the 13-memb...