The new rates will come into effect on September 22. The government has introduced a new 40% Goods and Services Tax (GST) slab, the highest in the regime, for "sin goods" and certain luxury items.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Empathy is usually regarded as a virtue, a key to human decency and kindness. And yet, with increasing momentum, voices on the Christian right are preaching that it has become a vice ...

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When President Donald Trump attended a prayer service at the Washington Cathedral in January, Bishop Marian Edgar Budde had a message for him. Now that he was president again, he could show “mercy” to ...

Sin stocks feature goods/services considered unethical, like tobacco or gambling. These stocks often perform well financially, with stable dividends and demand. Investors can avoid sin stocks using ...

Scripture is filled with examples of communities and institutions being held accountable for sin. Every February, Black History Month helps us reflect on how our nation’s racial past informs our ...

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