1. GST to be positive for
India says Moody’s Investor Service: According to
the Moody's Investors Service, Implementation of the GST will be
positive for India's rating as it will lead to higher GDP growth and increased
tax revenues.GST is likely to contribute to productivity gains and higher GDP
growth by improving the ease of doing business, unifying the national market
and enhancing India's attractiveness as a foreign investment destination.Both
will be positive for India's credit profile, which is constrained by a
relatively low revenue base.
2. Govt. imposes 10% customs duty on imported mobile phones, parts: In
order to boost domestic manufacturing, the Union Government has imposed basic
customs duty on mobile phones and certain parts to 10%. Inputs and raw material
to manufacture parts of specified electronics goods, including mobile phones
will also continue to be exempt from basic customs duty. However, present
exemption from basic customs duty on specified parts of mobiles will continue.
3.
Arunachal Pradesh launches e-Inner Line Permit program: To assist visitors to apply for and obtain
the mandatory ILP, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has launched a web portal ‘arunachalilp.com’. The e-Inner Line Permit (eILP) programme is a
digital step for hassle-free entry of domestic visitors to the state.
4. Foundation stone of country’s biggest Global Skill
Park laid in Bhopal: The foundation stone
of the country’s biggest Global Skill Park in Bhopal was laid
today. The 37-acre land
has been allotted in Narela Shankari area of Bhopal for the Global Skill
Park.The park will be constructed at a cost of 645 crore rupees. Training
will be imparted to 1000 students every year by trainers of international
standard. The park will function on the spirit of With Industry -For Industry.
5.
Madhya Pradesh sets record with plantation of over six crore saplings in a day:
MP launched a massive
plantation drive at Amarkantak of Anooppur district to save the environment and
conservation of the Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh. Over six crore saplings
were planted in twenty-four districts of Narmada basin in just 12 hours. Arrangements were
made to record the whole event for the Guinness World Record.
6. Haryana CM launches immunization campaign from
Gurugram: Haryana Chief
Minister Manohar Lal has launched the
immunization campaign from Gurugram by administering polio drops to the
children of age 0-5 years. The Campaign is being carried out in 13 districts of
the state.The 451 transit teams have been formed in each district of the state
to achieve the target of covering all children in the slum areas and brick
kilns.
International
UPDATES:
1.
WHO declares end of Ebola outbreak in Congo: The World
Health Organisation has declared the end of the most recent outbreak of Ebola
virus
in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).It was DRC’s eighth outbreak of EVD
since the discovery of the virus in the country in 1976. It killed four of the
eight people infected in the central African country.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS:
1.
Jeff Horn stuns Pacquiuao in WBO welterweight world title fight: At Suncorp Stadium
Jeff Horn has defeated legendary
Manny Pacquiao by a unanimous decision in Brisbane, Australia.Horn put up an
incredible performance to claim Pacquiao's WBO welterweight championship.
2. Germany
wins maiden Confederations Cup title 2017: Germany won the 2017 FIFA
Confederations Cup by defeating Chile 1–0 in the final to win their first title
at St Petersburg, Russia.Germany defeated Chile by a solitary goal, Lars
Stindl put Germany ahead in the first half against the run of play, and Germany
then held on to the lead. Germany has been a four time world cup winner.
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