Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation polls see big wins, major losses | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: The recent Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections have delivered a split verdict for prominent leaders from the BJP, Congress and AIMIM. While some heavyweights extended their winning streaks, others faced unexpected defeats. Key wards saw close contests and surprising outcomes. Party loyalties and local factors played a major role. The results underline a changing political…

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GST refund delays push small industrial units to brink | Ludhiana News

Ludhiana: Manufacturers in the bicycle, sewing machine and allied sectors have expressed serious concerns over mounting working capital stress due to delayed GST refunds under the inverted duty structure. They warned that several small units are facing closure.Industry representatives said raw materials are purchased at 18% GST while finished products are sold at 5%, leaving…

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In parts of Maharashtra, 46-47°C heat singes vegetable crops; farmers fear production losses, rise in prices | Pune News

Pune: Extreme heat with 42-47°C in parts of Maharashtra has begun scorching vegetable crops in the fields, with farmers and grower groups warning of steep production losses and a likely surge in prices.Reports from districts such as Amravati and Akola indicated that standing vegetable crops are unable to withstand the prolonged heat stress, leading to…

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