21st August: Centre Backs GST 2.0; Karnataka Tables Crowd Control Bill; ISRO Announces Gaganyaan Mission
Update: 2025-08-21
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On News At Seven this 21st of August, Taniya Dutta brings to you the day’s most crucial headlines.
The GST Group of Ministers has approved a new GST 2.0 framework, cutting slabs from four to two—5% and 18%—with luxury cars and tobacco taxed at 40%, pending GST Council approval.
The Karnataka government has tabled a stringent Crowd Control Bill after the deadly Bengaluru stampede, mandating police approval for gatherings and imposing penalties up to life imprisonment.
Meanwhile, ISRO announced its maiden Gaganyaan test mission in December, advancing India’s human spaceflight ambitions.
Produced by Taniya Dutta
Sound mix by Suraj Singh
The GST Group of Ministers has approved a new GST 2.0 framework, cutting slabs from four to two—5% and 18%—with luxury cars and tobacco taxed at 40%, pending GST Council approval.
The Karnataka government has tabled a stringent Crowd Control Bill after the deadly Bengaluru stampede, mandating police approval for gatherings and imposing penalties up to life imprisonment.
Meanwhile, ISRO announced its maiden Gaganyaan test mission in December, advancing India’s human spaceflight ambitions.
Produced by Taniya Dutta
Sound mix by Suraj Singh
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