Man posing as film producer arrested for forex fraud across India
Delhi Police arrests Krishna Kumar Sharma for a high-value forex cheating racket. He posed as a film industry insider to defraud victims across multiple states. Read the full story.
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Google's 2025 Top Searches: Marco Only Malayalam Film
Google reveals 2025's most searched films. Only one Malayalam movie, Unni Mukundan's 'Marco', makes the list, while Mohanlal's hits miss out. Explore the surprising results!
Del Toro's 'Frankenstein': Monsters as Patron Saints of Imperfection
Guillermo del Toro's new 'Frankenstein' adaptation continues his lifelong obsession with monsters, using them to critique war, empire, and the human heart. Explore his cinematic journey.
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.
Maharashtra Bandh: Traders Protest APMC Cess, GST Dual Tax
Thousands of traders across four major Maharashtra cities shut markets in a statewide bandh, demanding abolition of APMC cess and reforms. The protest highlights issues of dual taxation under GST.
Maharashtra Traders' Bandh Halts Rs 5-6 Crore Trade
Wholesale trading in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar halted completely as 150 agents and buyers joined a statewide protest. Read about their key demands and the impact.
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.
Siddaramaiah Urges PM Modi to Share Pan Masala Cess Revenue
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah highlights a Rs 9,000 crore GST compensation shortfall, urging PM Modi to share pan masala cess revenue with states. Read the full story.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Cess on Pan Masala Units
Lok Sabha approves bill imposing cess on pan masala and tobacco products. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures states of revenue sharing to compensate for GST loss. Key step for public health funding.
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.
Masala Bonds & FEMA: ED Probe & UPSC Essentials
ED issues show-cause notices in Kerala Masala Bond case. Learn what Masala Bonds and FEMA are, their importance for UPSC exams, and the full story behind the probe.
Sitharaman: New Cess on Pan Masala, Not Essential Goods
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies the new Health and National Security Cess will only tax demerit goods like pan masala. Revenue to fund health schemes and security. Opposition raises concerns over MSME impact.
Sitharaman Rebukes TMC MP Over Hindi Speech in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman firmly responded to TMC MP Saugata Roy's objection to her Hindi speech during a debate on the Health Security Cess Bill in Lok Sabha. Read the full details of the parliamentary exchange.
New Cess on Pan Masala Proposed in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a bill for a new cess on pan masala production. The revenue will fund health and security initiatives and be shared with states. Read the details.
Congress seeks air pollution debate in Lok Sabha on Day 4
Congress MPs push for a discussion on North India's air pollution crisis, declaring it a national health emergency. Meanwhile, FM Sitharaman tables the Health Security & National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Follow live updates.
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.
Pan Masala packs must show retail price from Feb 2026
The Consumer Affairs Department mandates Retail Sale Price on all pan masala packs from February 1, 2026, boosting transparency and aiding GST levy. Know the new rules.
SC Empowers CBI for Nationwide Digital Arrest Crackdown
The Supreme Court mandates a CBI-led pan-India probe into digital arrest scams, a major threat to financial security. A crucial step to combat cross-border cybercrime.
ED Notices to Kerala CM Over KIIFB Masala Bonds Case
ED serves show-cause notices to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, ex-Finance Minister Thomas Isaac, and ex-IAS officer K M Abraham over alleged FEMA violations in KIIFB Masala Bonds. The move sparks political firestorm ahead of local body polls.
Kerala Masala Bond Case: ED Notice to CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan faces ED scrutiny over alleged FEMA violations in KIIFB's Rs 466.91 crore Masala Bond issue. Get the full details and implications of the case here.
Choo Young-woo, Kim So-hyun Star in 'Romance Doctor'
Actors Choo Young-woo and Kim So-hyun confirmed for 'Romance Doctor', a 2026 K-drama set in a robotics lab. Directed by Ahn Pan-seok, it explores love and healing. Read more!
PAN Mandatory for JAC Board Exams, Students Face Hurdles
Jharkhand Academic Council mandates PAN for exam forms, causing stress for students facing documentation issues. Deadline pressure mounts as technical glitches slow applications. 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.
ED Notices to Kerala CM in Rs 467 Cr FEMA Violation Case
ED issues show-cause notices to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan & others over alleged FEMA violations of Rs 467 crore linked to KIIFB masala bonds. Details on the case & past probes.
Telangana Gig Workers Act Faces Legal Hurdle Over Cess
Telangana govt seeks legal opinion as its Gig Workers Act's cess provision may clash with Central labour codes. Will the state law be revised? Read for details.
ED Notice to Kerala CM Over KIIFB Bonds Triggers CPM Outcry
CPM slams ED's show cause notice to CM Pinarayi Vijayan on KIIFB masala bonds as politically motivated. Party leaders vow legal and political fight, alleging BJP's attempt to undermine Kerala's development. Read more.
Student's ID Used in Rs 26 Crore GST Scam, Police Case Filed
A Delhi student discovered fraudsters used his PAN & Aadhaar for a Rs 26 crore GST scam. Police have registered a cheating case. Learn how to protect your identity.
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