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8th Pay Commission Employees Salary Hike

8th Pay Commission Employees Salary Hike: What You Need to Know

Are you a central government employee in India, serving the country diligently? Then read this report. Every month, you check your pay slip, expecting a change that will reflect your hard work and the economic realities of 2025. Then, the rumours of the 8th Pay Commission salary hike for employees start spreading, generating hope and […]

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Bharat Bandh, Nationwide Strike, Trade Unions, Farmers Protest, Labor Policies, Minimum Wage, Privatization, India Strike 2025, Anti-Worker Policies, Samyukta Kisan Morcha

Bharat Bandh 2025: Nationwide Strike Impacts and Insights

On July 9, 2025, India witnessed a massive Bharat Bandh, a nationwide strike orchestrated by a coalition of 10 central trade unions, including INTUC, AITUC, CITU, and SEWA, alongside farmers’ organizations like the Samyukta Kisan Morcha. This large-scale protest, involving over 25-40 crore workers and rural laborers, aimed to challenge the central government’s labor and

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US imposes heavy tariff on 14 countries

US imposes heavy tariffs on 14 countries

On July 8, 2025, the United States, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, announced a bold and controversial move: imposing steep tariffs on 14 countries, including allies like Japan and South Korea (25%), Bangladesh (35%), and Myanmar and Laos (40%). This decision marks a significant escalation in trade tensions, sending ripples through global markets

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Trump tariffs, US economy, 2025 tariffs, trade war, inflation, consumer demand, US-China trade, EU trade exemptions, Canada trade, economic uncertainty

President Trump’s Tariff Plans: US Economy

President Donald Trump’s bold tariff policies in 2025 are reshaping the US economy and global trade landscape. With proposed tariff rates as high as 70% on certain countries, these measures are creating significant uncertainty, raising inflation risks, and impacting consumer demand. This blog explores the details of Trump’s tariff plans, their effects on the US

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Indian Economy, GST Fraud, Tax Compliance, Economic Governance, Financial Crime

GST fraud cases in India 2025

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, introduced in 2017, was hailed as a game-changer for the country’s economy, streamlining taxes and boosting transparency. However, recent headlines have spotlighted a darker side: a massive ₹512 crore GST fraud involving fake invoicing. This crackdown by authorities has sent shockwaves through the financial system, raising questions about

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Indian Economy, GDP Growth, Morgan Stanley, RBI, Economic Forecast

Morgan Stanley Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.5% for 2025-26

India’s economy is poised for a robust performance in the fiscal year 2025-26, with Morgan Stanley projecting a GDP growth rate of 6.5%. This optimistic forecast aligns closely with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) own projections, signaling confidence in India’s economic trajectory. The growth is underpinned by three key pillars: strong domestic demand, favorable

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