Goods And Services Tax (GST)
GST was one of
the most talked about national event, it's being ratified by more than 16 states
has given it’s a green light. Parliamentarians are now thinking of giving it
the presidential assent so that it can become a law. On the international front
also it is lauded by the Head of the States, saying this path breaking step for
Indian economy in which now there is one tax which takes care of every minute
details of taxation system.
G20 Summit News Updates
G20
summit happened in Hangzhou province of China where India also participated. In
this summit, talk on climate was done and much emphasis was laid that climate
should be protected by all the developed and the developing countries. India is
also very keen on this and said that this cause which have full participation
from India.
India-Myanmar Discuss How
To Increase Security
Another
important event was the High level talk between India and Myanmar. Myanmar is
crucially important for India because of proximity with the north eastern
states and is close to China too. But with this talk the diplomatic ties
between them has been strengthened. They talked about insurgency and terrorism
and to take necessary steps to halt them. Myanmar is newly democratic
government so closer ties with India will only assist in becoming stronger and
stronger.
Kashmir Was The Most Important National Issue
On
the national front, Kashmir was the most important national issue. Centre has
newly appointed committee which has leadership across all parties to look into
the Kashmir issue and which has permanent solutions. India being a democratic
country has always given importance to facilitate dialogues between different groups.
So the separatists groups they are also invited in to talk with other leaders
of India so that a common ground can be formed and the peace prevails in the
valley.
Millions
Of Workers They Strike Last Week To Raise Wages
Millions of workers they strike last week to raise wages for unskilled occupations. They
were assisted by unions who worked as their spokespersons. Their main line of
argument is that the pay increased by central government is not sufficient and
should be increased to 18000 a month because of price rise. Union also demanded
that workers should also come under government schemes to cover their social
security. Centre considered all the demands of the unions and is taking them
into considerations.
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