A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Amid a record $1 trillion trade surplus, China aggressively markets Hainan as a duty-free shopping paradise to boost imports and global economic image. Explore the strategy and its global implications.
Domestic steelmakers hike prices of HRC, CRC, and rebar by 2-6% in early January after a 12% safeguard duty on imports. Analysts see sustainable gains but caution on future capacity growth. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
India's DGTR initiates an anti-dumping investigation into imports of nylon chips from China and Russia following a complaint by Gujarat Polyfilms. The probe aims to protect the domestic textiles industry.
A new report reveals India imported €144 billion worth of Russian crude since the Ukraine war began, reshaping global energy flows as EU imports fell. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
India's crude oil imports from Russia are poised for a sharp decline in January, potentially hitting a multi-year low, as Reliance Industries halts shipments. Explore the impact of US pressure and trade talks.
A 21-day advanced faculty training on Functional Dairy Foods kicks off at BHU, Varanasi. Sponsored by ICAR, it aims to boost research & industry skills for 15 participants from across India. Read more.
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
India's urea fertilizer imports skyrocketed by 120.3% to 7.17 million tonnes during April-November 2024-25, reveals FAI data. Explore the causes and impact on agriculture.
India's crude oil imports from the US soared over 92% in April-Nov 2025. Russia remains the largest supplier, but its share fell to 33.7%. Explore the shifting energy dynamics.
US intervention in Venezuela puts India's $2.5 billion oil investments and $600 million in unpaid dividends at risk. Experts warn of market volatility and energy security impact. Read more.
Indian steel stocks rise after govt extends import duty for 3 years, offering relief amid rising costs and supply. JSW Steel, Jindal Steel gain 6%. Read more on Q3 outlook.
The US Commerce Department is set to drastically reduce proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports. The final rates, to be announced on March 12, mark a major shift from the initial 107% duty. Read the full details.
Milma's Thiruvananthapuram union announces a Rs 4.15 crore incentive. Dairy farmers to get Rs 3/litre extra for Oct 2025 milk. A major New Year boost for the sector.
The Government of India has extended Meenesh Shah's tenure as NDDB Chairman for three-and-a-half years. Discover his key roles and impact on India's dairy sector.
NDRI Karnal's new director, Dr. Dheer Singh, announces a bold plan to achieve the top position in the NIRF rankings. Discover the institute's strategy for excellence in dairy research and education.
Pakistan's love for sugary tea and ghee is costing billions in imports, worsening health crises, and creating climate vulnerability. Discover the staggering economic and health toll.
Prices of cigarettes, bidis, and other tobacco products will rise from February 1, 2026, after the government imposes a new excise duty. Find out the latest tax rates and impact on consumers.
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
Tata Steel shares continue their rally, gaining 1.2% to hit a one-month high after India extends safeguard duties on steel imports for three years. Discover the impact on the sector and future demand outlook.
The Indian government has increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty on cigarettes. Find out the new rates and the expected impact on prices and public health.
Goa's dairy farmers face crisis as pending base price payments remain unpaid for 9 months. They demand immediate clearance and a revised profit share, threatening protests. Read more.
India imposes safeguard duties up to 12% on select steel flat product imports from April 2025 to 2028 to protect domestic industry. Key details and analysis inside.
India has imposed safeguard duties on certain steel imports for three years to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-cost supplies, primarily from China. The duty starts at 12% and will gradually decrease.
India imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel imports, offering major relief to domestic manufacturers. This move aims to curb cheap imports and strengthen the local steel sector. Read more.