Chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the marathon 56th Council meeting lasted over 10 hours and saw the Centre and states reach consensus on sweeping reforms. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that all states were on board for the rate rationalisation, and it was a “consensus-based decision"

Starting from April 22, 2025, housing societies, beauty salons, women’s hostels, and also educational institutions can register to get this service from the civic body in Mumbai, an official statement said