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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several key decisions after the 53rd GST Council meeting aimed at curbing tax evasion and promoting uniformity in taxation, including the pan-India rollout of Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to curb fake invoicing.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 53rd GST Council meeting in Delhi on June 22, marking the first such gathering since the formation of the new government.

In a recent interview with the Group Editor and Editor-in-Chief of Times Now Navbharat's Navika Kumar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was cornered by the prominent journalist regarding the issue of controversial figures joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

This move is strategic, especially considering the recent diplomatic tensions with the Maldives, traditionally a popular destination for Indian tourists.

Vivek Singh to leave Officer on Special Duty (OSD) position on personal grounds.