<h1>PM Announces GST Rate Cut by Diwali and New Reforms to Boost Economy and National Security</h1> The Prime Minister announced a forthcoming reduction in Goods and Services Tax rates by Diwali as part of a broader initiative to enhance economic self-reliance and support small industries. A task force will recommend reforms aimed at positioning the country as developed by 2047, focusing on sectors such as energy, defense, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. The government emphasized combating infiltration, linking it to demographic and security concerns, and supported the Election Commission's efforts to revise electoral rolls to exclude individuals with questionable citizenship. The Prime Minister also declared suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, citing harm to farmers, and unveiled plans for an indigenous defense system to protect critical infrastructure. These measures form part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen national security, promote domestic manufacturing, and reduce dependency on foreign imports amid rising global protectionism.