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5th September: Mumbai on high alert after RDX threat, GST 2.0 Push And Govt's Export Relief Package plan

Author: India Today Podcasts September 5, 2025 Duration: 8:09

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On News At 7 this 5th of September, Taniya Dutta brings to you the day’s most crucial headlines.

Mumbai on high alert after police received a WhatsApp threat claiming 34 vehicles carrying 400 kg of RDX were planted across the city by ‘Lashkar-e-Jihadi.’ Security has been tightened ahead of upcoming festivals.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced GST 2.0’s rollout on September 22 with a simpler two-slab structure, and hinted at GST 3.0 focusing on fairness and stability.

Separately, the Modi government is preparing a relief package to support exporters hit by steep US tariffs under Donald Trump.

Produced By Taniya Dutta

Sound Mix By Suraj Singh

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