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.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Wednesday approved a complete overhaul of India’s tax consumption tax since its launch in 2017.