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Winter storm to ring in December from Midwest to Northeast, bringing travel-disrupting heavy snow

3 days ago

Winter storm to ring in December from Midwest to Northeast, bringing travel-disrupting heavy snow

<p class="paragraph-block content-module">A post-Thanksgiving blitz of winter weather that started with the season's first significant winter storm in much of the Midwest will continue into the first few days of December, as a new snowstorm takes shape and spans nearly two dozen states from Kansas to Maine, warn <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AccuWeather</a> meteorologists.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">The storm is expected to bring the first widespread accumulating snow of the season to much of the Northeast on Tuesday, just a day after many parts of the Midwest will experience their second covering of snow in as many days.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">"With cold air entrenched across the Midwest and Great Lakes courtesy of the storm over the weekend, the corridor of snow and ice concerns is expected to shift farther south this week," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham. "It will impact a broad zone from Oklahoma and Arkansas to the Ohio Valley and Northeast."</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">Meanwhile, a soaking rain will result in very slow commutes and a risk for flooding on the storm's warm side, including in many of the big cities along the Interstate 95 corridor in the East.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">The messy storm is not expected to be the only one this week in the Midwest and Northeast. AccuWeather winter weather experts are monitoring the possibility of at least one more impacting storm through the first 10 days of December, as cold air will continue to pour in from the Arctic and Canada.</p> <h2 class="header-block header-2">A plowable snow early in the new work and school week</h2> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">On Monday, snow will expand east across central portions of the Plains and toward the Mississippi Valley, resulting in mostly light accumulations of a few inches and some slippery travel in places like <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/kansas-city/64106/weather-forecast/329441?city=kansas%20city" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kansas City</a> and <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/omaha/68102/weather-forecast/349291?city=omaha" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Omaha, Nebraska</a>.<br /> Farther east, an infusion of moisture from the Gulf will take the storm to the next level, as a period of heavy snow will break out by Monday night and Tuesday morning from the eastern Great Lakes and Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">Cities like <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/cincinnati/45202/weather-forecast/350126?city=cincinnati" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cincinnati</a>, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/hartford/06103/weather-forecast/327356?city=hartford" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hartford, Connecticut</a>, are expected to experience their first noteworthy accumulating snow of the winter, with the heaviest amounts, likely significant enough to shutter some schools and businesses, coming near a rain/snow battleground.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">"The rain versus snow line is expected to come close to the Interstate 95 corridor between Monday night and Tuesday," said Buckingham. "A slight shift in the storm track farther offshore could help to pull in cold enough air for snow to occur in places like <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/philadelphia/19102/weather-forecast/350540?city=philadelphia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Philadelphia</a>, <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/new-york/10021/weather-forecast/349727?city=new%20york" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New York City</a> and <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/boston/02108/weather-forecast/348735?city=boston" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boston</a>."</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module"><a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/scranton/18503/weather-forecast/330292?city=scranton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scranton, Pennsylvania</a>; <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/albany/12210/weather-forecast/329673?city=albany" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Albany, New York</a>; <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/worcester/01608/weather-forecast/329325?city=worcester" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Worcester, Massachusetts</a>; <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/concord/03301/weather-forecast/329508?city=concord" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Concord, New Hampshire</a>; and <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/bangor/04401/weather-forecast/329156?city=bangor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bangor</a> and <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/portland/04101/weather-forecast/329157?city=portland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portland</a>, Maine, were among the cities where higher totals are forecast.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">"Just on the other side of the rain/snow line, where the colder air is more dominant, a zone of 3-6 inches of snow is possible across eastern Pennsylvania, upstate New York and across portions of New England," noted Buckingham.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">The fast-moving nature of the storm will save many areas from measuring more than 6 inches, but the AccuWeather Local StormMax™ is 12 inches, and higher snowfall totals are likely to occur inland from the coast in northern or eastern New England, thanks to the storm gaining strength as it moves over the waters of the Atlantic.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">A small area near the rain/snow line can experience ice in the form of sleet or freezing rain for a time as the storm moves through. This is most likely from the Arkansas to a portion of the Mississippi and Ohio valleys, as well as in the eastern Appalachians and the ridge and valley region from western Virginia to southern Pennsylvania.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">While any ice accretions are expected to be minimal, any amount of icing can lead to dangerous travel, with slippery roads possible in cities like <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/little-rock/72201/weather-forecast/326862?city=little%20rock" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Little Rock, Arkansas</a>, and <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/roanoke/24011/weather-forecast/331253?city=roanoke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roanoke, Virginia</a>.</p> <h2 class="header-block header-2">Slow commutes thanks to pouring rain in many big cities</h2> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">The impending storm will not just result in impactful snow, but also impactful rain for a swath of the South and Eastern Seaboard, warn AccuWeather meteorologists. Multiple commutes, especially on Tuesday along the I-95 corridor from the Carolinas to southern New England, can be slowed by soaking downpours.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">While the rain is much needed in many areas, it will be too much of a good thing, too quickly. A fast 1-2 inches of rain can fall from <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/atlanta/30303/weather-forecast/348181?city=atlanta" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta</a> to <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/charlotte/28202/weather-forecast/349818?city=charlotte" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlotte</a> to <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/washington/20006/weather-forecast/327659?city=washington" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Washington, DC.</a>, and Philadelphia with the storm, overwhelming storm drains and leading to ponding on roadways and in low-lying areas.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">The Tuesday morning commute can be especially impacted in the mid-Atlantic, where travel times could be doubled due to poor visibility from road spray due to the heavy rain.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">Depending on where the rain/snow line sets up in southern New England, the Tuesday evening commute could also be a soggy one there, especially near the coast. Boston will likely toggle back and forth between rain and snow, resulting in a slushy mess.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">As quickly as the heavy rain and snow arrive, it will exit by Tuesday night, with high pressure and dry, windy weather returning behind the storm on Wednesday.</p> <h2 class="header-block header-2">More storminess ahead by the weekend</h2> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">The current active and wintry weather pattern will not end with the early-week storm. AccuWeather's team of long-range experts, led by Paul Pastelok, is warning that the better part of the first two weeks of the month will remain cold and stormy across much of the central and eastern parts of the nation.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">Another storm, which was still located over the Pacific Ocean as of Sunday, will cross the country and gather energy and moisture before bringing another round of snow and ice to much of the Midwest and East late in the week and into the new weekend.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">While the exact details and timing of this storm remain to be seen, it appears yet another round of accumulating snow will fall in places such as <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/cleveland/44113/weather-forecast/350127?city=cleveland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cleveland</a>, <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/chicago/60608/weather-forecast/348308?city=chicago" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chicago</a>, <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/detroit/48226/weather-forecast/348755?city=detroit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Detroit</a> and Pittsburgh, and perhaps even close to the big cities in the Northeast.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">The snow and ice can even occur in two phases, depending on how the weather pattern unfolds into the second week of December.</p> <p class="paragraph-block content-module">Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/us-winter-forecast-2025-26-snow-cold-ahead/1817344" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AccuWeather's winter forecast</a> called for colder weather to take hold early in the season, in December. It also indicated snowfall for the entire season would likely end up above the historical average for swaths of the Midwest, but below average in the East.<br /> <em>Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you <a href="https://accuweather.onelink.me/dZpv/m7thxvxw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Premium+</a> on the <a href="https://accuweather.onelink.me/dZpv/m7thxvxw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AccuWeather app</a>.<a href="https://downloads.accuweather.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a>AccuWeather Alerts<a href="https://downloads.accuweather.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">™</a> are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.</em></p>

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Marries Raj Nidimoru In Intimate Ceremony In Coimbatore

3 days ago

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Marries Raj Nidimoru In Intimate Ceremony In Coimbatore

<h2 class="jsx-77153e997a009dd0 jsx-4128006460 asubttl-schema" id="asubttl-9741698">Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Raj Nidimoru have reportedly married in a private ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre with only 30 guests in attendance.<br /> <strong>Samantha Ruth Prabhu And Raj Nidimoru Wedding:</strong> Actor <a href="https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/fashion/samantha-ruth-prabhu-marries-raj-nidimoru-her-pure-katan-silk-arpita-mehta-banarasi-saree-breaks-the-internet-9742465.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samantha Ruth Prabhu</a> and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru have tied the knot, confirming weeks of speculation about their growing closeness. The couple exchanged vows on Monday morning in a deeply private ceremony attended by only close friends and family.</h2> <h4>A Quiet Temple Wedding With Only 30 Guests</h4> <p class="story_para_2" id="2">A source told HT City, “The wedding happened at the Ling Bhairavi Temple inside Isha Yoga Centre early morning." The ceremony is said to have been deliberately low-key, with just 30 guests witnessing the rituals. Samantha wore a traditional red saree for the occasion, embracing a classic bridal look for the intimate setting.</p> <p class="story_para_3" id="3">Rumours about their impending marriage began circulating late Sunday night, sending social media into a frenzy. Later, Samantha confirmed her wedding on Instagram by sharing their pics as newlyweds.<br /> Notably, Raj’s ex-wife, Sshyamali De, posted a cryptic quote on Instagram that read, “Desperate people do desperate things," catching public attention. The two had reportedly finalised their divorce in 2022.</p> <p class="story_para_5" id="5">Samantha and Raj were first linked publicly in early 2024, when whispers of their growing bond began emerging within the industry. Over the months that followed, Samantha made their closeness more visible by sharing photos with Raj on her social media accounts, leading fans to speculate about the nature of their relationship.</p> <h4>Samantha And Raj’s Journey From Co-Stars To Partners</h4> <p class="story_para_6" id="6">Professionally, the pair’s association goes back to The Family Man 2 (2021), which marked Samantha’s digital debut. Raj, one half of the successful filmmaker duo Raj & DK, directed the acclaimed series. Their collaboration continued with Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024) and extended into the upcoming Netflix project Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom.</p> <div></div> <p class="story_para_7" id="7">Their work together reportedly strengthened their personal rapport, eventually evolving into a relationship.</p> <p class="story_para_8" id="8">Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya. The couple separated four years after their high-profile wedding, and he later married actor Sobhita Dhulipala. Raj Nidimoru, on the other hand, was earlier married to Shhyamali De before their reported divorce in 2022.</p>

How social media is fuelling the rise of travel dysmorphia

3 days ago

How social media is fuelling the rise of travel dysmorphia

<h2 class="jsx-ace90f4eca22afc7 jsx-73334835">Social media algorithms do not merely mess with your feed, but have a lasting impact on your bucket list and mental health too. Therefore, people are now also talking about travel dysmorphia and it's not a mental condition.</h2> <p>Travelling has become the aspiration everyone is holding dear. It’s no longer the dream of a privileged few but a lifestyle marker for many today. And with the omnipresence of the internet, the pressure of curated #wanderlust is almost inevitable. Simply put, travel is becoming exhausting, and not just physically.</p> <p>What people are now experiencing has a name: travel dysmorphia. It has nothing to do with physical appearance, but everything to do with feeling insecure, inadequate or “less travelled” compared to peers. The term has been coined by yours truly, ‘the internet.’ It basically reflects the feeling that one hasn’t adequately travelled as much as others.<br /> It’s not a medically diagnosed condition, but it’s certainly one that can take a toll on mental well-being.<br /> According to a <a href="https://talkerresearch.com/influencer-content-drives-travel-dysmorphia-in-younger-americans/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">survey by Talker Research</a>, one in ten Americans admit to experiencing travel dysmorphia. And honestly, it isn’t shocking because FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) has only grown sharper. You would be lying if you have never saved a reel because it’s either viral, aesthetic, and/or you really wish to explore that hidden beach behind a cave.</p> <h2>When travel becomes the crisis</h2> <p>When you read “travel dysmorphia,” the mind does, even for a flick of a second, go back to “body dysmorphia” — a mental health condition where you constantly feel that your body has flaws or is defective compared to others. And then, you spiral into anxiety, feeling distressed and more.</p> <p>While this term is not a medical condition yet, it works on a similar emotional blueprint: inadequacy, self-criticism, anxiety about not measuring up, and bit of existential crisis too.</p> <p>In fact, in the same survey, of about 2,000 adults, less than half of the participants felt satisfied with how much they have travelled in their lifetime. That dissatisfaction is quite telling.</p> <p>And then, there's social media, of course!</p> <p>The algorithms had definitely messed with our brains as with the bucket lists too. But sometimes, behind all the rose-tinted Instagram filters, <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/travel/story/how-social-media-instagram-ruins-your-plans-and-you-dont-even-realise-2687168-2025-02-28" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">all that exists is disappointment</a>, because not many people know the BTS (behind-the- insta story) ordeals.</p> <p>And the pressure is relentless. Travel isn’t just a hobby any more;<a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/wellness/story/why-were-always-chasing-one-instagram-trend-after-another-and-the-hidden-cost-behind-it-2810717-2025-11-01" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> it’s a trend to keep up with</a>. According to the survey, here are the biggest triggers driving the “I haven’t travelled enough” feeling:</p> <ul> <li>Holiday posts from friends and relatives</li> <li>32 per cent say even casual travel-related conversations raise the pressure</li> <li>47 per cent of Gen Z blame influencer content<br />   <p>Turns out, people these days feel “embarrassed” about not having enough travel experiences, and it only serves as a reminder of how “behind in life” they think they are.</p> <p>What might sound vain and ridiculous, travel dysmorphia is only getting real with time and new social media forms of expression — and experts totally agree. Speaking with <em>India Toda</em>y earlier, Dr Nandita Kalra, supervising counselling psychologist at Rocket Health, explains that social media affects one’s self-worth, identity and validation.</p> <p>“Many people now measure self-worth through visibility. ‘If I'm not part of what’s trending, do I still matter?’ This mindset disconnects people from their authentic preferences. Instead of asking, ‘Do I like this?’ they ask, ‘Will this be liked?’ That constant chase for the next thing creates emotional emptiness.”</p> <h2>Before you pack your bag</h2> <p>The idea of travel has always been about taking a break, rejuvenating, discovering yourself, or maybe <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/travel/story/the-quiet-power-of-grief-travel-2768475-2025-08-10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">just coping with grief</a>. So, the moment the idea of chasing sunsets, being “beach bums,” or dreaming of waking up in clouds becomes performative more than a private feeling of euphoria, the idea of travel becomes counteractive.</p> <p>Maybe you are planning your next trip based on where the gram is, what's trending. While it's not inherently a bad thing, however, what is important is to do your own research and, also, maybe not compare.</p> <p>In the age of social media, the urge to ‘keep up’ is here to stay. But it’s not really about curating vacation aesthetics for the ’gram — it’s about the memories a traveller’s heart carries, and holding onto them without losing your mental peace.</p> </li> </ul>

Google and OpenAI tighten free access, what new Gemini 3 Pro and Sora 2 limits mean for you

3 days ago

Google and OpenAI tighten free access, what new Gemini 3 Pro and Sora 2 limits mean for you

<h2 class="jsx-ace90f4eca22afc7 jsx-73334835">Google and OpenAI have restricted free access to Gemini 3 Pro and Sora 2, respectively. If you are a free user for either of the services, you will have fewer usage limits going forward.<br /> If you use AI tools every day but rely on free plans, there is some bad news for you. Google and OpenAI have curbed free usage of Gemini 3 Pro and Sora, respectively. This means that now you will have lower access to creating images or videos than you had a few days ago. Both companies cite high demand and rising GPU costs for this change.</h2> <h3>What changed with free access to Gemini 3 Pro?</h3> <p>Gemini 3 Pro initially matched its predecessor, Gemini 2.5 Pro, with five free prompts per day and up to three image generations via Nano Banana Pro. The latest update, however, replaces this with what Google describes as "basic access – daily limits may change frequently." Image creation is now fixed at two per day for free users.</p> <p>For users on a Google AI Plan, the experience remains unchanged, with 100 prompts a day for Google AI Pro and 500 for Google AI Ultra, for the Thinking model.<br /> How many images can free users now generate with Nano Banana Pro per day?<br /> Free users can now generate two images per day with <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/google-nano-banana-pro-can-do-your-homework-and-exams-with-proof-in-handwritten-notes-people-call-it-insane-2825099-2025-11-24" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nano Banana Pro</a>. On the other hand, Google AI Pro subscribers get 100 images a day, with Google AI Ultra users getting 1,000 images each day.</p> <h3>What’s the new daily limit for Sora 2 video generation for free users?</h3> <p>OpenAI has limited free users of Sora 2, its AI video generator, to just six video generations per day. Bill Peebles, head of Sora at OpenAI, explained the move on social media: "Our GPUs are melting, and we want to let as many people access Sora as possible!" and "We’re setting usage limits for free users to 6 generations a day."<br /> In October this year, the company had <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/openai-to-charge-for-extra-sora-ai-videos-to-reduce-free-limit-2811379-2025-10-31" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">restricted free access to 30 generations a day on Sora</a>. Though you can buy additional video tokens at $4 (roughly Rs 358) per 10 generations. ChatGPT Plus subscribers continue to have a 30-video daily limit, with ChatGPT Pro users getting 100 generations per day.</p>

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<h2>Official sources pointed out that the structure of GST has changed now, several sectors see growth in taxable value of supplies<br /> Even though collections from the goods and services tax (GST) remained almost flat in November, government sources indicated that the rate rationalisation of the indirect tax is providing the desired boost to consumption.  They also pointed out that the rate structure of GST has changed now and the compensation cess is no longer part of the core tax structure.</h2> <p>“These have to be taken into consideration, and it is not possible to compare these numbers with those in the past,” they pointed out.</p> <p>Underlining that the rate rationalisation under GST was a major reform, sources stressed that major gains will come from it going forward, as it has created an environment of a rational tax system.</p> <p>Gross GST collections in November grew by 0.7% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 1.7 lakh crore, while net revenue grew by 1.3% YoY to Rs 1.52 lakh crore. The data for November 2025 reflected the collections for October 2025, which was the first full month since the rate cuts as part of the Next Gen GST reforms came into effect.</p> <p>As part of the GST reform, the government has rationalised rates with two main rates of 5% and 18% along with a 40% rate on sin goods such as tobacco and pan masala, while the 12% rate, as well as the compensation cess, have been done away with. A new Health Security se National Security Cess is set to be levied on cigarettes and tobacco products, for which the finance minister tabled Bills in the Lok Sabha on Monday.</p> <p>Sources indicated that the compensation cess on cigarettes and tobacco products, which are currently being used to repay loans, is likely to come to an end later this year. “The repayments are on track,” they noted.</p> <p>Based on the turnover data submitted by taxpayers for November, sources said that the reforms are showing that consumption has seen a boost but numbers going ahead will give a more comprehensive picture.</p> <p>“The impact of these measures is clearly visible in data: taxable value of all supplies under GST grew by 15% during the two-month period of September–October 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Growth in the same period last year was 8.6%,” explained an official source, adding that this surge in taxable value demonstrates strong consumption uplift, stimulated by reduced rates and improved compliance behaviour.</p> <p>They further noted that the trends confirm that GST Next-Gen Reforms have not disrupted revenue stability, and that consumption-side buoyancy has begun to translate into higher taxable value in key sectors.</p> <p>Growth has especially been strong in sectors where rate rationalisation was implemented, such as FMCG, pharma, food products, automobiles, medical devices, textiles, and the taxable value of supplies has seen significantly higher growth.</p> <p>For instance, in prepared foodstuffs (excluding beverages, tobacco products and pan masala), the supply value increased by 17% in September and October 2025, as against 11% a year ago, while for buses and passenger cars, it grew to 20% in September and October 2025, compared to 12% growth a year ago.</p> <p>Similarly, for construction-related items such as cement, glass, ceramic and stone products, the supply value increased by 19% in September and October 2025 versus a 2% growth a year ago.</p> <p>Pharmaceuticals also saw a 13% growth in supply value in September and October 2025 compared to 5% growth a year ago. However, two sectors—textiles (apparel and fabrics) and two-wheelers and bicycles registered lower growth in supply value in September and October this year compared to last year. This was due to geopolitical developments and lower exports in the case of textiles and affordability of small cars in the case of two-wheelers and bicycles, sources said.</p> <p>Experts also noted that November data points to a consumption boost.</p> <p>“It is essential to note that the Gross GST collections ( excluding cess) have largely remained the same as the same month last year, indicating that the loss on account of rate reductions have been compensated by higher consumption, although not at the expected scale,” said MS Mani, Partner, Deloitte India, adding that while the GDP data indicates a robust growth, the GST collections over the next four months would indicate whether the FY26 fiscal targets can be met as planned.</p> <p>“There is wide divergence in the state-wise collections, and a sectoral causative analysis is essential at this stage to enhance the collections with necessary policy measures. The GST registration data also indicates that a higher number of registrations is not directly correlated with higher revenues,” he further said.</p> <p>Saurabh Agarwal, Tax Partner, EY India, also said that the recent softening in GST revenue collections was largely anticipated, reflecting the direct, albeit short-term, impact of the recent rate rationalisation measures. “Compounding this was the phenomenon of significant pre-stocking by businesses in the preceding month to meet the anticipated surge in festive demand post-rate rationalisation. This front-loading of purchases momentarily distorted the current month’s collection figures,” he further said.</p>