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News18 Evening Digest: EU Chief Speaks With PM Modi; GST Rate Cut & Other Stories

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and PM Modi.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and PM Modi.

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the EU Chief’s talks with PM Modi on the Ukraine war, all you need to know about GST 2.0 and other stories.

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