GST reforms may lift deficit by 0.2% temporarily; long-term growth to cushion impact: Report

Emkay Research suggests GST restructuring may raise India’s fiscal deficit temporarily. The deficit could reach 4.6 percent in FY27. However, growth benefits should compensate within three years. States’ cooperation is crucial for GST changes. Rationalization is justified despite fiscal risks. Ratings upgrades support reform. Consumer inflation might ease. GST simplification will support long-term growth in…

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Why female admissions at IITs are stuck at 20% and what’s really holding progress back

Despite policy interventions like the Supernumerary Seats Scheme, female enrolment in IIT BTech programmes remains stagnant at around 20% as of 2025. While the number of women admitted has risen in absolute terms, the proportional share has seen minimal growth since 2020. Social, cultural, and institutional barriers—including safety concerns, high coaching costs, and confidence gaps—continue…

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WWE RAW (07/21/25) preview and streaming details: Full match card, confirmed segments, how to watch, start timings, and more

WWE Monday Night RAW returns on July 21, 2025, featuring Roman Reigns and CM Punk. Punk will address GUNTHER before their SummerSlam match, while Becky Lynch prepares to face Lyra Valkyria before defending her title. New Day, American Made, and LWO will battle for a World Tag Team Championship shot. The show streams live on…

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Hema Malini: Many of my heroes thought I was arrogant

Hema Malini shares her experience portraying Basanti in ‘Sholay’. She talks about the character’s talkative nature and her concerns about audience reception. Malini also discusses working with Ramesh Sippy in films like ‘Andaz’ and ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’. She mentions her role in ‘Shimla Mirch’ and her collaborations with the Kapoor brothers. ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’ remains…

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