The complicated GST slabs that gave headaches to small traders after the flagship tax overhaul came into effect eight years ago, was cleaned up by the government today, leaving only two slabs — 5 and 18 per cent.

The planning group also cleared two capacity expansion projects in Punjab and Haryana—third line between Ludhiana–Jalandhar Cantt and fourth line between Ambala Cantt–Sahnewal

Two security personnel died and one was injured in a gunfight with maoists in Palamu district. The injured was admitted to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital.