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Bihar NDA MPs to meet PM Modi, thank for poll victory
All 30 NDA MPs from Bihar will meet PM Narendra Modi on Monday to express gratitude for his campaign that led to a historic mandate in the state assembly elections. Details inside.
Chandigarh has one of India's lowest adult tobacco use rates
Chandigarh shines with just 13.7% adult tobacco users, among India's top 5 lowest. National rate is 28.6%. Data reveals a promising decline in youth tobacco consumption nationwide.
TDP Defends Aviation Minister Over IndiGo Crisis
Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu faces online trolls over IndiGo crisis. TDP colleagues in Parliament defend his actions, citing control room setup and probe. Read more.
LS Clears 25% Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco Products
Lok Sabha passes bill imposing a 25% National Security and Health Cess on pan masala and tobacco. The move aims to curb consumption and fund public health initiatives. Read the full details.
SC: Arundhati Roy's book cover with bidi not an ad
Supreme Court dismisses plea for statutory warning on Arundhati Roy's book cover featuring a bidi, stating it's not a tobacco advertisement under COTPA Act. Read the full legal reasoning.
New Tobacco Tax Regime Targets Pan Masala Variants
FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains new Health & National Security Cess to replace GST compensation levy. Bill aims to stop tax evasion on pan masala, secure funds for public health and defence. Read more.
RJD MP Demands Ban on Gutka, Opposes New Health Cess Bill
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh opposes the Health Safety to National Security Cess Bill, 2025, demanding a complete ban on gutka and pan masala instead of a tax. He calls the bill a revenue-generating tactic.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco
The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to collect a 10% cess on pan masala and tobacco products. The funds will support health initiatives and national security. Learn about the key provisions and financial impact.
Jalandhar Media Wing's Anti-Tobacco Youth Campaign
Jalandhar's Mass Media Wing launches a major campaign to create tobacco-free youth. Learn about the awareness drive, health risks, and community action.
BAT Sells 7% ITC Hotels Stake Worth Rs 3,000 Crore
British American Tobacco plans to sell a 7% stake in ITC Hotels this Friday, valued at Rs 3,000 crore, as part of its strategy to exit non-core holdings. Read the full details of the deal.
Opposition Questions Law Panel Chief on Simultaneous Polls
Opposition MPs challenge Law Commission Chairman Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi on the feasibility and necessity of simultaneous elections. Read the full debate on India's 'One Nation, One Election' proposal.
Bihar MPs Unite for TB-Mukt Bharat in High-Level Meeting
Union Health Minister JP Nadda chairs a crucial meeting with Bihar MPs to accelerate the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. India sees a 21% decline in TB incidence, with Bihar playing a pivotal role. MPs commit to grassroots action.
Parliament Approves Excise Duty on Tobacco Bill
The Indian Parliament has approved a bill to impose excise duty on tobacco. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha, detailing the legislation's aspects and responding to queries. Read the full story.
Central Excise Amendment Bill 2025 Passed by Parliament
Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
Sonia Gandhi: 'Old people like me' struggle with Delhi pollution
Congress MPs led by Sonia Gandhi protest in Parliament over Delhi's air crisis. They demand action, not statements, from PM Modi. Read the full story on the political stand against pollution.
Oral Cancer Risk: 5 Crucial Factors in India
Are you at risk for oral cancer? Learn about the top 5 contributing factors in India, from tobacco use to HPV, and discover essential prevention tips. Act now for better health.
PM Modi's Strategic Targets for BJP MPs in Key States
Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlines key performance indicators for BJP MPs from poll-bound states, focusing on public outreach and scheme implementation ahead of crucial elections.
MPs Protest Delhi Air Pollution with Masks, Oxygen Cylinder
Opposition MPs protest Delhi's severe AQI by wearing anti-pollution masks in Parliament. Congress MP Imran Masood took it a step further with an oxygen cylinder. Details inside.
MPs Reveal Tobacco Quit Struggles in Parliament Tax Debate
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.
Lok Sabha Passes Tobacco Excise Duty Bill
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Govt clarifies tobacco levy is excise duty, not a new cess
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill on Tobacco Excise Duty
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to amend excise duty rates on tobacco and its products. This legislative move aims to update the Central Excise Act, 1944. Read for details and implications.
How Sai Pallavi Helped Suresh Bobbili Quit Alcohol
Music composer Suresh Bobbili reveals actress Sai Pallavi's life-changing advice led him to quit alcohol during 'Virata Parvam'. Read his inspiring journey of overcoming addiction.
Bengaluru man's viral video on quitting boring job
Aanshul Uthaiah, 22, quit his full-time job in Bengaluru to pursue content creation. His honest viral Instagram video about hating his work resonated with thousands. Read his story and the internet's reaction.
Bengaluru Youth's Job Quit Video Goes Viral, Hits 2M Views
Aanshul Uthaiah, 22, from Bengaluru, posted a candid video about quitting his job, striking a chord with India's corporate youth. The clip has over 2 million views. Follow his real-time career crisis.
Genetic Drivers of Oral Cancer in Women Found in Kolar Study
A new women-centric study from Kolar, Karnataka, identifies key genetic mutations like CASP8 driving aggressive oral cancer in female tobacco chewers, paving the way for personalised treatment. Read more.
Govt Bills to Levy Excise on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
Lok Sabha passes Manipur GST Bill amid protests
Lok Sabha passed the Manipur GST Bill and introduced new cess bills on tobacco products. The session faced adjournments due to opposition protests demanding discussion on electoral roll revision.
New Cess, Higher Excise Proposed for Tobacco Products
The Centre proposes a new cess and higher excise duty on tobacco and pan masala as the GST compensation cess ends. Learn how this tax overhaul impacts prices and states.
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