Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation admits an 'inadvertent error' placed a modern high-rise and a family's bungalow on the heritage list. The HC gives 4 weeks to decide on the 96-year-old petitioner's plea for repairs.
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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.
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.
IndiGo's network faces major disruptions as new duty-time regulations cause flight cancellations and delays across India. Passengers report chaos at airports. #TravelNews
Over 100 passengers spent the night at Mangaluru airport after IndiGo flight 6E 5150 to Mumbai was cancelled due to crew duty time limits, causing distress and multiple delays.
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.
Tamil Nadu government files affidavit in Supreme Court, arguing against CBI takeover of Karur stampede investigation. State cites judicial restraint, questions petitioner's political motive. Read the full legal battle.
Ludhiana's bicycle sector faces a worsening crisis as a GST reduction to 5% exacerbates an inverted duty structure, blocking working capital and threatening small units. Industry demands urgent reform.
Uttar Pradesh government ends leave hurdles for appointed athletes, declaring national/international participation as 'duty'. Cabinet also approves MoU for Varanasi stadium as National Centre of Excellence.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 1 begins on December 4. Explore new maps, modes, weapons, and the biggest seasonal content drop in franchise history. Dive in now!
India's Supreme Court clarifies a prosecutor's duty is to assist justice, not just secure convictions. Bench of Justices Karol & Singh overturns three murder convictions. Read the landmark ruling.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major e-cigarette smuggling network in Tuticorin, seizing goods worth Rs 10.42 crore and arresting three individuals. Read the full investigation details.
A Booth Level Officer in UP's Hathras died after collapsing at home. His family alleges extreme work pressure was the cause. Read the full report on the incident and the growing concerns over BLO duties.
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.
A headmaster in Sambhal died of a heart attack during Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, the eighth such death in Uttar Pradesh. Family cites immense pressure on BLOs.
Indian Railways promotes three Women's Cricket World Cup champions to Officer on Special Duty posts. Read about this historic recognition for India's sporting heroes.
Kolkata schools face severe staff shortage as teachers' BLO duties are extended by 7 days, disrupting exams and evaluations. School heads express deep concern over managing crucial year-end processes.
Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta calls for a ban on duty-free arecanut imports, citing data showing Bhutan and Myanmar dominate shipments. Read his full demand and the potential impact on local farmers.
Karnataka introduces a fully online, secure digital e-stamp paper system to curb fraud in stamp duty processes. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the initiative on December 1, 2025.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a cess on pan masala, replacing the GST compensation cess. Get the full details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces two key bills in Lok Sabha to increase excise duty on tobacco and raise cess on pan masala. The move aims to boost revenue and regulate consumption.
The government will table two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. This move follows the end of the GST compensation cess. Read for details.
Tragic deaths of 7 Booth Level Officers in Uttar Pradesh linked to SIR workload pressure. Families demand justice as officials deny direct connection. Read the full investigation.
SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal urges Union government to commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom anniversary in Parliament session. Read about federal structure concerns.
A 48-year-old Booth Level Officer in Moradabad dies by suicide, citing overwhelming election work pressure in his final note. Investigation underway.
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Switzerland holds a crucial vote on mandatory civic service for all genders and a climate tax on the super-rich. Will these progressive initiatives pass? Find out the details and implications.