57 -year -old Navjot Singh, who was posted as Deputy Secretary in the Economic Affairs Department of the Finance Ministry on Sunday (September 15, 2025) in Delhi, was hit by a BMW car, injuring his wife and died. In this case, the police arrested Gaganpreet Kaur on Monday. A case has been registered against him under sections of culpable homicide and attempt to destroy evidence after the accident.

In the case of Navjot Singh’s death, his injured wife Sandeep Kaur has made serious allegations. He has said that Navjot’s breath was going on after the accident, but even after he said, the BMW car riders took him to the hospital 19 km away. The accident happened with Navjot when he was returning from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara with wife Sandeep Kaur. After returning from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, both of them had dinner in Karnataka Bhavan and then were going back home. Meanwhile, Gaganpreet Kaur’s BMW car collided from behind her bike. Navjot Singh died in this collision, while Sandeep Kaur was seriously injured.

Despite the appeal, he took away the distant hospitals
Sandeep Kaur told the police that after the accident, he repeatedly appealed to Gaganpreet to take the nearest hospital, but Gaganpreet asked the van driver to take Nulife Hospital GTB Nagar. This hospital was about 19 km away. Investigation has revealed that Gaganpreet’s father is the co-owner of the hospital. The police is also investigating whether there was any attempt to suppress the matter.

Fear of hiding evidence
According to police sources, Gaganpreet brought Navjot and Sandeep to Nulife Hospital so that medical reports and other evidence could be tampered with. The hospital administration says that all the rules were followed, but they did not confirm Gaganpreet’s family to have a relationship with the hospital. At present, the investigation of this case is going on in depth.

A horrific road accident occurred in Delhi on Sunday (September 14, 2025), where a speeding BMW car hit the bike rider couple from behind. After the collision, the bike collided with the Central Word and then went to the bus running on the left. The accident took place near the Delhi Cantt Metro Station in Dhaula Kuan area of ​​Delhi. The bike rider died in this accident, while his wife was seriously injured.

Death was working in the Ministry of Finance, Government of India

According to the information, the deceased person has been identified as Navjot Singh, a resident of Hari Nagar, who was working as a Deputy Secretary in the Finance Ministry, Government of India. Navjot Singh was going back home from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara on a bike with his wife on Sunday (September 14, 2025). Meanwhile, a high speed BMW car hit his bike in Dhaula Kuan area.

After the accident, the injured couple was taken to New Life Hospital in GTB Nagar, 17 km instead of getting admitted to the local hospital. Where the doctor declared the injured Navjot Singh dead. At the same time, the condition of his wife is said to be very serious, whose treatment is going on.

A woman resident of Gurugram was driving Bmw car

According to eyewitnesses, the BMW car, which hit the bike rider couple, was running a woman resident of Gurugram. It is being told that the husband of the accused woman is a businessman. In this road accident, the accused woman and her husband have also been injured, who is hospitalized.

Police registered a case after accident

After this horrific road accident, the police has registered an FIR and legal action is being taken forward. At the same time, the FSL team reached the spot and started the investigation. After the accident, the BMW car and the bike found near the divider overturned on the road have also been confiscated by the police.

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In the meeting of the GST Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, there have been very big changes in the tax slab. Now only two slabs are left in GST, while the slabs of 12 percent and 28 percent have been completely abolished. During the press conference of the Finance Minister, it has been told that if you bought a slippers of one thousand rupees, then how much GST used to give earlier and how much GST will be installed after the new slab is implemented.

What percentage will be GST on footwear now?

After the GST Council meeting, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a press briefing on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) with Arvind Srivastava, Secretary, Revenue Department, Ministry of Finance. During this, Arvind Srivastava, Secretary, Revenue Department, gave information about the tax on footwear. He said, “So far, on buying footwear up to Rs 1000, customers were taxed at 12 percent and 18 percent GST was charged for purchasing footwear worth more than 1000 rupees.”

He said, ‘Because now a tax slab of 12 percent has been removed. So according to the new tax slab, 5 percent GST will be imposed on footwear up to Rs 2500 from now and 18 percent GST will be imposed on footwear worth more than Rs 2500.

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– ANI (@ani) September 3, 2025

How much GST will have to be paid to even bigger cars,

Arvind Srivastava, Secretary, Revenue Department of the Ministry of Finance, shared information about the GST on the smallest cars. He said, ’18 percent GST will be imposed on small cars. Apart from this, 40 percent GST will be charged on all other cars.

However, he also said that the scale of small cars which have been decided by the Union Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways, the small cars will be charged 18 percent GST. According to the Ministry of Transport, 1200 cc and diesel 1500 cc cars are counted in small cars on petrol. We have not decided any new scale for him.

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Next gen gst reforms: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a big announcement of GST reforms in his speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day. After the announcement of PM Modi, the Finance Ministry also made it clear that the government is currently working towards simplifying the GST structure. According to news agency PTI, officials believe that this improvement will lead India to “single tax system” in future and by 2047, a uniform tax rate may be applicable in the country.

Single tax system by 2047

At present, there are four slabs in GST – 5 percent, 12 percent, 18 percent and 28 percent. Under the new proposal, 12 percent and 28 percent slabs will be abolished. After this, most of the items will be absorbed in the rate of 5 percent and 18 percent. At the same time, it has been suggested to keep a special 40 percent tax rate for luxury and harmful items.

Officials say that this change will boost the economy and consumers will get relief from tax burden. It is being called “Next Generation GST”, as it is considered to be the most important step in the category of India’s economic reforms.

New GST reforms till Diwali

The government wants this new system to be implemented by Diwali. For this, the Center has sent a proposal to a group of finance ministers of the states. This group will study the proposal and keep its recommendation in the meeting of the GST Council to be held in September. If the council approves it, then before Diwali, consumers can start getting many items cheaper.

According to the senior official, when this new system is fully implemented and India reaches the category of developed countries, then the government can consider implementing the same rate of GST. He said that this model is suitable for developed countries, because there is almost the same to the citizens’ income and spending. However, this is not the right time for India right now.

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Eighth pay commission: The government has decided to set up the Eighth Pay Commission earlier this year. But according to the Finance Ministry, the notifications for the appointment of its president and its members are still waiting. Giving a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that inputs have been sought from major shareholders as well as from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defense and other ministries before issuing notifications for the Eighth Pay Commission.

Waiting for appointment of CPC Chief

On the question of the delay in the formation of the panel in the formation of the panel in January, despite the announcement of the Eighth Pay Commission on behalf of MPs TR Balu and Anand Bhadoria, the new pay scale will be implemented only when the Pay Commission recommends and the government will accept it. However, despite the passing of six months of the announcement of CPC formation, a formal notification is yet to be issued regarding the appointment of the members of its Pay Commission and the chairman of its chairman.

Demand for details of eighth pay commission

After there was no clarity about the formation of the Pay Commission, now the MPs have demanded detailed details about the delay, appointed president and members and its terms of reference. It is worth noting that on behalf of the Finance Ministry, the Terms of Reference (TOR) is being awaited by the Finance Ministry, including the formation of the Chairman of the Pay Commission and its members. So far, neither the Terms of References have been finalized nor notes have been noted about it.

It is worth noting that a pay commission is formed on 10 years to review the salary of central employees and their pension. In view of inflation and other things on behalf of the Commission, it is recommended to increase other facilities including basic-allowance and bonus.

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50 rupees coin: In the Delhi High Court, the central government informed that there is no plan to bring a coin of 50 rupees at present. The Finance Ministry has filed an affidavit that a survey conducted by the Reserve Bank of India in the year 2022 revealed that the general public prefers notes more than coins for 10 and 20.

In fact, during the hearing of a PIL in the Delhi High Court, this case came to light, which was filed by a petitioner named Rohit. The petition sought to make 50 and less worth of notes and coins more recognizable for visually impaired citizens.

What was said in the petition filed in Delhi High Court?
In the petition filed in the Delhi High Court, the petitioner claimed that he has studied the flaws in the currency design, which has found that the 50 rupee note would not be clearly different from other notes. At the same time, the Finance Ministry also admitted that new series notes with Mahatma Gandhi of 10, 20 and 50 do not have textile characteristics like Angular bleed lines and raised prints. Due to their high handling, these features are worn quickly. In the Delhi High Court, the Finance Ministry said that re -implementing these textile features will greatly affect the cost and efficiency.

Finance Ministry gave important information
The Finance Ministry said that although the size of every note in the new Mahatma Gandhi series is different, which visually impaired can identify them through touch. The ministry also acknowledged that both old and new series with Mahatma Gandhi’s photo are in the trend together, there could be difficulty in identity. The Finance Ministry has expressed confidence in the Delhi High Court that as the old series notes are naturally out of circulation, the specialty of the new series will make the identity very easy for the obstructed people.

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Trump tarifs: The successful bilateral trade agreement between the US-India can suit the existing adverse conditions. This can open access to new markets and can boost exports. This has been said in a report released by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday. Indo-US can conclude the interim trade agreement before 8 July. In this, India is emphasizing on giving full exemption from 26 percent counter -duty on domestic goods.

On April 2, the US imposed an additional 26 percent retaliation on Indian goods, but was suspended for 90 days till 90 days. However, 10 percent of the original fees have been kept in force. The report said that amidst global uncertainty, India has the ability to remain one of the attractive destinations for investment in India.

Investment may increase

The Monthly Economic Review of the Finance Ministry states that foreign investors can give positive response to policies that strengthen the country’s medium -term development prospects. The report said that in particular, policies that increase the skills and productivity of the country’s youth work can greatly strengthen the cycle of investment and growth. According to this, India remains the fastest growing major economy. While various global agencies have made significant cuts in the growth rate of other countries, it is the lowest in India’s case.

According to the World Economic Scenario (April 2025) of the International Monetary Fund, India’s actual GDP growth for 2025-26 is estimated to be 6.2 percent, which is 0.30 percent less than its previous forecast in January 2025. These amendments have been made in view of global uncertainties and business tension.

Growth rate estimated to be more than 6.3 percent

Many agencies have estimated India’s growth to be 6.3 percent to 6.7 percent in FY 2025-26, which is getting support from strong domestic foundation, stable large economic management and increasing government capital expenditure. At the same time, declining inflation further strengthens this scenario.

According to the report, strong domestic foundation for the Indian economy, wide economic management and ability to withstand external shocks remain its specialty. Strong private consumption, especially in rural areas improve the primary engine of improvement and strong service export development. It said, “The service sector is constantly expanding healthy. Due to this, some softening of goods exports is being made. The Indian rupee remains relatively stable and foreign exchange reserves are providing protection against external shocks. ”

The report said that the approach in the case of inflation remains optimistic. Food inflation pressure is expected to be reduced due to good rabi crop in the coming time, increase in acreage under summer crops and better buffer stock of food grains. The Meteorological Department’s estimate of more rainfall than normal and the decline in crude oil prices strengthens the trend of decrease in inflation.

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In India, foreign debt has increased to more than $ 250 billion in the last 10 years. This information has been given by the Finance Ministry in response to a question asked in the Lok Sabha. The Finance Ministry was asked the question that how much foreign debt was on the country on 31 March 2014 and how much it became on 31 December 2024.

Responding to this question, the Finance Ministry said that at present, the country currently has a foreign debt of $ 711.8 billion, while it was at $ 446.2 billion in March 2014. That is, if seen according to this, the foreign debt on the country has increased by about 265 billion dollars during the last 10 years.

‘Finance Ministry told how much loan increased’
The Finance Ministry has also replied with this that an interest of $ 11.20 billion was paid on foreign debt during the year 2013-14, while during the year 2023-24, this interest has reached $ 27.10 billion estimated.

Opposition parties surround the government
All opposition parties including Congress, TMC, SP have been continuously surrounded the government on this issue. According to opposition parties, during the tenure of the UPA, there was a total foreign debt on the country, after the NDA government came, it has increased about 50 percent and during the last 10 years.

Opposition parties are constantly surrounding the Modi government on the issue that the government is constantly taking foreign debt and due to this, thousands of rupees are being looked at every citizen of the country.

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