The GST council has announced a reduction in tax rates for cancer drugs from 12% to 5%, and for namkeens from 18% to 12%. A group of ministers will provide recommendations on reducing rates for medical health insurance by October. The compensation cess collection is scheduled to end by March 2026.

The Supreme Court has instructed the CBI to submit an updated report on its investigation into the rape and murder of a postgraduate medical student in Kolkata by September 17. The court also ordered the removal of all victim photos from social media and directed protesting doctors to resume duties, warning of potential disciplinary actions for non-compliance.

The body of Nazia (18), who used to live in a room on the upper portion of the MLA’s house in Malikana locality in the city area, was found hanging from a fan there.