GST 2.0: What gets cheaper, costlier from September 22 after new rates take effect?

GST 2.0: What gets cheaper, costlier from September 22 after new rates take effect?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced the biggest rate overhaul since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, unveiling a simplified two-slab structure under what is being called “GST 2.0”. The 56th meeting of the GST Council approved the abolition of the 12% and 28% slabs, streamlining the regime into … Read more

A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery?

A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery?

The researchers found that among 365 pregnant women, the test helped spot those at higher risk of preterm birth. Overall, 73 women delivered prematurely, and those who’d shown changing and diverse vaginal microbiomes, along with inflammation, were at increased risk. The findings were published online recently in the journal Nature Communications. More … Read more

Many Generic Meds Cheaper at Costco Than Medicare

Many Generic Meds Cheaper at Costco Than Medicare

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Can Costco beat Medicare Part D when it comes to prescription drug prices? Apparently so, claims a new study that found that roughly half of generic medications were cheaper when purchased from the discount retailer than from the government program. The researchers compared the … Read more