Thousands of tobacco farmers protest in Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka against a steep GST hike, warning it will crush livelihoods and boost illegal smuggling. FAIFA demands a rollback to revenue-neutral rates.
A new report predicts easing supply pressures for copper, aluminium, and iron ore, potentially cooling prices. Key factors include mine expansions and Chinese demand. Read the full analysis.
Mysuru Palace and Zoo witnessed a massive influx of over 4.38 lakh visitors during the 10-day year-end holiday season, including foreign tourists. Discover the festive highlights and numbers.
Mysuru Development Authority seeks consent from 1,524 landowners for a massive 50:50 scheme residential project. Villagers claim unawareness, experts question horizontal expansion. Read more.
Mysuru celebrated New Year 2026 with a majestic crowd at the illuminated palace and spiritual dawn at temples. Thousands sought blessings and enjoyed festivities. Read more.
Karnataka's MSIL recorded double liquor sales worth Rs 18.11 crore on New Year's Eve 2025, with Mysuru leading at Rs 3.04 crore. Discover the full state-wide sales breakdown.
Mysuru ushered in 2024 with spectacular events at Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, and KRS. Discover how the heritage city celebrated with music, lights, and joy. Read more!
India mandates CCTV installation in tobacco factories from Feb 1, 2026. Footage must be preserved for 24 months. New excise rules also clarify duty on tins and other forms. Details inside.
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.
ITC shares fell after Budget 2026 proposed higher excise duty on tobacco and a new health cess on pan masala, effective Feb 1. Cigarettes set to get costlier. Full analysis inside.
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.
The Centre introduces a new health and national security cess on tobacco, replacing the GST compensation cess from February 1. This tax overhaul aims to keep levies high and align with WHO benchmarks. Read more.
Mysuru is set for a vibrant New Year's Eve with cultural events, traffic diversions, and enhanced security. Discover the full schedule and plan your visit to the Heritage City.
Mysuru District Collector G Lakshmikantha Reddy directs officials to enhance crowd management, transport, and facilities at Chamundi Hill for the New Year and Lalita Sahastranama programme. Plan your visit with ease.
Mysuru Police announces strict New Year 2026 safety measures: 1 AM deadline for parties, 9 PM curfew on Chamundi Hill, and special patrols for women's safety. Full details inside.
In a daring daylight robbery, five masked men looted a jewellery shop in Mysuru's Kuvempunagar. Police launch massive manhunt for the culprits. Read the full story.
Three masked men, one brandishing a gun, robbed a jewellery store in Hunsur, Mysuru. Police launch manhunt after the daring daytime heist caught on CCTV.
Mysuru police investigation into the fatal balloon container blast reveals a custom-made, substandard cylinder from outside Karnataka caused the tragedy, killing three. Authorities now crack down on unsafe practices.
Following a hydrogen cylinder blast in Mysuru, activists and tourism stakeholders demand a ban on spot-filling balloons and a revamp of palace security. Read more about the urgent calls for public safety protocols.
All three injured in the Mysuru Palace cylinder blast have been discharged. The bodies of the deceased have been handed over to their families. Latest updates from Mysuru Medical College.
A tragic helium cylinder explosion near Mysuru Palace claims three lives and injures several. Authorities launch a probe into the incident's cause. Read the full report.
A cooking gas cylinder explosion near Mysuru Palace injured three people, including a child. Former Dy CM G Parameshwara calls for stricter regulation of street vendors in heritage zones.
A gas cylinder explosion near Mysuru Palace injured a balloon vendor. Police confirm hydrogen gas was used, not helium. An NIA team is likely to investigate the incident.
A deadly explosion from a helium cylinder used for balloons killed one seller and injured four tourists near Mysuru Palace. Police are investigating the incident that shocked the winter festival crowd.
A tragic explosion of a helium cylinder near Mysuru Palace's main gate leaves one dead and four injured, including tourists. Police rule out foul play. Read the full details.
A tragic explosion from a helium cylinder near Mysuru Palace's main gate leaves a balloon seller dead and four tourists injured. Police rule out foul play. Details inside.
Mysuru witnesses a massive influx of tourists for Christmas & New Year, leading to 100% hotel occupancy, traffic snarls, and crowded attractions. Officials expect the rush to continue till Dec 31. Read more.
Despite decades of graphic warnings, oral cancer rates in India continue to rise. Explore the complex factors behind this public health puzzle and what needs to change.
The National Green Tribunal takes action after 40 trees were chopped on Mysuru's Hyder Ali Road. Authorities must submit a detailed report. Read the full story here.
Commuters on the Tuticorin-Mysuru Special train are protesting high ticket prices for the Bengaluru-Mysuru stretch. Railways defends the 500km minimum fare rule for special trains. Read more.