The GST Council has reportedly approved major reforms aimed at simplifying compliance for traders, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and other businesses. The proposed changes include a significant increase in the prosecution threshold—from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore—and changes relating to the powers of GST officers, potentially reducing the compliance burden faced by businesses.The reforms are being positioned as part of a broader effort to build trust between the tax administration and the business community. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Amazon has unveiled the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Amazon Alexa Tablet 11, and Amazon Alexa Tablet 8. New Android-powered tablets come with integrated Alexa+ AI intelligence. They have native access to the Google Play Store alongside Amazon's suite of apps like Kindle and Prime Video. The 12-inch Pro comes with an optional anti-glare Nanomatte glass coating. It suppo...

The data centre, which will have 72 chiller units on its roof, will generate 150 jobs, planners hear.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 is offering various deals on smartphones under Rs. 40,000. The Redmi Turbo 5, which is the first Turbo series phone from the company in India, is available at a discounted price of Rs. 35,999, coming down from its listed price of Rs. 54,999. This marks a price drop of Rs. 19,000. Similarly, you can get your hands on the Vivo S2 a...

Apple has officially announced its special October event, which is likely to take place on October 13 and 27. Here’s everything expected at Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event.

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after PDP leader Abdul Kabir reportedly described militant commander Burhan Wani as a “martyr.” The remark has triggered outrage and renewed debate over the Peoples Democratic Party’s position on militancy, terrorism and the region’s complex political landscape.Burhan Wani, a Hizbul Mujahideen commander who was killed in 2016, became a highly polarising figure in Kashmir. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

A leaker called Cyberleek has shared over 24 minutes of alleged GTA 6 gameplay, map crops and a Lucia Caminos intro, weeks after Take-Two issued subpoenas to Microsoft, Discord, Google and X. Authenticity is unverified.

SoftBank Group Corp. is in discussions to raise up to $100 billion from Gulf investors for future AI investments. Founder Masayoshi Son has initiated talks with potential investors in the United Arab Emirates and surrounding regions. This proposed fund aims to enhance operations using AI technologies and robots from SoftBank's robotics arm Roze. SoftBank's shares fell recently due to concerns over OpenAI's revenue growth, prompting a reevaluation of investment strategies.

Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.

Amazon Great Indian Festival brings up to 50% off on 1.5 ton 5-star inverter split ACs from LG, Hitachi, Blue Star and Carrier. Here are five deals live now.