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News18 Evening Digest: 30 Killed In Pakistan’s Airstrikes, PM Modi Pens Letter To Citizens On GST Reforms & Other Stories

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People protest against Tirah Valley massacre in Pakistan.

People protest against Tirah Valley massacre in Pakistan.

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the explosion in Pakistan’s Tirah Valley that killed 30 people, PM Modi said that lower GST rates mean more savings for every household and greater ease for businesses and other top stories.

Pakistan’s Tirah Valley Explosions Leave 30 Dead; Eyewitnesses Call It Airstrike, Army Denies | Exclusive

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