September 2025 News Roundup – Top Stories from JK Sach News India

September was busy on the JK Sach News India front. We covered a senior citizen pilgrimage lottery in Rajasthan, new GST 2.0 tax rules that knocked down dairy prices, and a hefty price cut on Mahindra’s SUV lineup. Below is a quick guide to what mattered most, so you don’t have to scroll through endless articles.

Rajasthan Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Lottery

The state’s Tirth Yatra Yojana rolled out a lottery that picks 40,000 seniors every year for free pilgrimages. If you’re 60 or older and apply online, you could be traveling by train (around 36,000 spots) or by air (about 4,000 seats) with every cost covered. The scheme also sends government officials along to help seniors on the ground, making the journey smoother. Applications are open now, and the next draw is set for early October, so seniors should act fast.

GST 2.0 Slashes Dairy Prices

Effective September 22, 2025, the GST Council introduced GST 2.0, trimming the tax on milk, butter, ghee, paneer, and curd to either 0% or 5%. This move lowered the price tags you see at the market and promises to boost consumption across the country. Big brands like Amul and Mother Dairy have already announced that the savings will be passed on to shoppers, so expect cheaper grocery bills. The reform also simplified the tax slab system into three tiers – 5%, 18%, and 40% – making compliance easier for businesses.

Mahindra SUV Price Cut After GST 2.0

Mahindra responded to the new GST rates by chopping up to Rs 1.56 lakh off the ex‑showroom price of its ICE SUVs. The biggest reductions hit the XUV3XO Diesel, Thar 2WD Diesel, Scorpio‑N, and the flagship XUV700. Larger SUVs moved from a 48% to a 40% tax slab, while some compact models dropped from 31% to 18%. Tata Motors plans to follow suit later in the month, meaning the auto market could see a wave of lower prices across the board.

All three stories show how policy shifts and government programs are directly affecting everyday life in India—from senior citizens getting chances to travel, to families spending less on dairy, to car buyers finding more affordable options. Keep an eye on our site for updates, especially if you’re a senior planning to apply for the pilgrimage, a shopper waiting for lower milk prices, or a potential SUV buyer watching Mahindra’s price moves.

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