Morning brief: No change likely in GST on mass consumption goods, and all the latest news

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The two-day meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is starting on Tuesday, (PTI Photo)

No change likely in GST on mass consumption goods

The shadow of the Gujarat assembly election later this year and high inflation will loom over the two-day meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council starting on Tuesday, and force it to defer a plan to raise GST on items of mass consumption, three people familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity. Read more…

ED questions actor Jacqueline Fernandez

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday questioned Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez in New Delhi in its money laundering probe against conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. An official aware of the matter said they needed some further clarifications from Fernandez as they continue to trace Chandrasekhar’s proceeds of crime. Read more…

England captain Ben Stokes issues warning for India after cleansweeping New Zealand

Flag-bearer of the new-age England Test side, who are out to change the way the longest format of the game is perceived, captain Ben Stokes vowed to maintain the same mindset against the top-quality Indian side when they face them in the Birmingham Test starting July 1. Read more..

Aya Cash says playing diverse roles in The Girl From Plainville and The Boys has unique and different challenges

Actor Aya Cash has been lucky to land diverse roles in recent times. Viewers know her best as the Nazi anti-superhero Stormfront in The Boys. But very recently, she appeared in a role as far removed from the diabolical world of The Boys as possible. Read more…

'Celebrate, your way': Instagram shares woman’s viral video on Pride Month

LGBTQIA+ communities across the world celebrate Pride Month every year in June to embrace who they are and reflect on the struggles they have gone through. The different posts shared on various social media platforms also showcase how there's no one way to celebrate the month. Just like this video by a content creator from Australia that exemplifies this notion beautifully. Read more…

Loved Malaika Arora's neon green midi dress she wore in pic with Arjun Kapoor and Ashneer Grover? It costs ₹1 lakh

Actor Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora recently flew to Paris to celebrate the Ek Villain Returns actor's 37th birthday. The couple has been sharing regular updates from their romantic getaway on Instagram. They even bumped into Shark Tank's Ashneer Grover during a dinner outing. The former BharatPe co-founder also posted a photo with the two stars, delighting many fans with the click. Read more…