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.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll publication postponed to Jan 6, 2026. 2.89 crore voters deleted. Know how to check and file claims.
PM Modi reflects on 2025's major reforms, from labour codes to FDI, highlighting a shift from control to trust-based governance. Discover the key changes shaping India's future.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial bills to expedite revenue litigation, strengthen property rights under 'Mera Ghar Mere Naam', and rationalise stamp duty to improve ease of doing business. Details inside.
India imposes 11-12% safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years to protect domestic industry from cheap shipments, primarily from China. Read the full details.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Sheetal Tejwani, PoA holder in Mundhwa land case, remanded to 14-day judicial custody. Case involves alleged Rs 300-crore deal & illegal govt land transfer. Read the full details.
Jharkhand CEO K Ravi Kumar directs officials to assign notional numbers to unmarked houses to prevent electoral roll discrepancies. This move aims to ensure accurate voter identification and smooth polling station rationalisation.
Property registrations in Haveri district have crashed from 2,000 to 469 per month. Soaring land prices and lack of infrastructure stall market. Read the full analysis.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Tamil Nadu govt allows set-off of stamp duty & registration fees for first-sale apartments. Relief applies to agreements before Dec 1, 2023. Read details.
Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) shares surge for fourth session, hitting a 3-month high. The rally follows a government fare hike to boost railway finances and recent contract wins. Read more.
State prosecution reveals Sheetal Tejwani's office boy signed key documents in Mundhwa land case, causing alleged Rs 21 crore loss. Court extends custody for deeper probe.
A Pune court extended Sheetal Tejwani's police custody by four days in the Mundhwa land deal case involving alleged stamp duty waiver irregularities. Get the latest details on the multi-crore scam.
China initiates a WTO trade dispute against India, challenging import duties on solar cells and IT goods. This move escalates bilateral trade tensions and could impact India's green energy goals. Read more for details and analysis.
India rejects New Zealand's request for duty concessions on dairy, vegetables, sugar, and metals. The move protects domestic sectors as both nations review their trade agreement. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka's 2025-26 budget may be slashed by 6% to Rs 3.85 lakh crore due to a massive revenue shortfall blamed on GST rationalisation. Development funds are at risk. Read the full analysis.
Saudi Arabia introduces a unique commemorative stamp for World Arabic Language Day, available at major travel hubs. Discover this cultural initiative celebrating Arabic heritage.
Indian Railways announces a rationalised fare hike effective December 26. No increase for suburban travel, monthly passes, or short journeys under 215 km. Get all the details here.
Indian Railways announces a fare rationalisation effective December 26, 2025. Non-AC passengers travelling up to 500 km will pay Rs 10 more. Suburban services and short journeys exempt.
Delhi High Court directs customs authorities to respond to IndiGo's petition seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore in import duty. The case involves aircraft engines and parts. Read the latest developments.
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts charge two Haitian immigrants in a large-scale SNAP benefits trafficking scheme involving nearly $7 million. Read the full details of the indictment.
Karnataka's mid-year finance review warns GST rationalisation & delayed mineral bill assent could increase the revenue deficit, despite the state leading in FDI inflows. Read the full analysis.
A postage stamp for 8th-century ruler Perumbidigu Mutharaiyar has ignited a political tussle in Tamil Nadu. BJP and DMK vie for credit as they woo the influential Mutharaiyar community ahead of elections. Read more.
Delhi government proposes a massive 10x increase in circle rates for agricultural land to match market prices, boosting revenue and farmer compensation. Read the full details.
A Pune court remands Sheetal Tejwani in police custody till Dec 23 in a Rs 6 crore stamp duty evasion case involving a 40-acre Mundhwa land deal. Key accused include a suspended sub-registrar and a business partner linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Read the ful
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to refund stamp duty to an elderly Pune couple who abandoned a flat purchase due to Covid-19 financial and medical crisis. Landmark ruling prevents 'unjust enrichment' by state.
Poornima Janardhan from Udupi's postal department won the Vermeil Award at the International Philately Exhibition in Bali for her stamp collection on Hindu deities. Read her inspiring story.