A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Gujarat's stamp duty revenue surged 7% to Rs 13,699 crore in April-Dec 2025, set to exceed the Rs 19,800 crore target. Strong real estate demand and big land deals drive growth.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet extends concessional stamp duty of Rs 5,000 on gift deeds for commercial & industrial properties among family members. Move aims to make transfers affordable & transparent.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet extends concessional stamp duty of Rs 5,000 on gift deeds for commercial & industrial properties among family members. Major relief for affordable, legal transfers.
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
UP Cabinet approves major property reforms: Ancestral property registration now just Rs 10,000, while rent agreement stamp duty is reduced by 90%. Big relief for common people.
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
Five Bengaluru sub-registrars suspended for manipulating property registration software, causing major revenue loss. Full details on the investigation and government action here.
Bombay High Court mandates MHADA to resolve transit rent disputes within 15-30 days. Special cells formed to aid redevelopment project residents, with priority for senior citizens and the seriously ill.
Maharashtra government announces stamp duty waiver on agricultural loan documents up to Rs 2 lakh from Jan 1, 2026. Aims to ease financial burden on lakhs of farmers. Read more.
Zohran Mamdani begins his mayoral term after a historic NYC election win, promising rent freezes and free childcare amid a severe affordability crisis. Can he deliver?
Allahabad High Court sets aside Noida Authority's Rs 168 crore lease rent demand against a developer, orders refund of Rs 7.4 crore CIC charges with interest. Key ruling on lawful possession.
Allahabad High Court rules landlords can seek eviction under UP's 2021 Tenancy Act even without a written agreement, preventing technicalities from blocking justice. Read the full judgment analysis.
New York's new Mayor Zohran Mamdani rejects incremental politics, promises free buses, universal childcare, and a rent freeze in a confrontational inaugural address. Read the full analysis.
Essential UPSC updates: New tobacco duty rates from Feb 1, Vodafone Idea's AGR relief, Gaganyaan mission delays, and the impact of EU's CBAM on Indian exports. Key insights for Prelims and Mains.
Paud court rejects bail for suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru in alleged Rs 21 crore stamp duty waiver scam involving Mundhwa govt land. Details inside.
Mumbai's housing market recorded its strongest performance in 14 years in 2025, with over 1.5 lakh property registrations generating Rs 13,487 crore in stamp duty. Driven by end-user demand and improved affordability.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations on Jan 1, 2026, marking 35 years of uninterrupted compliance with a key bilateral agreement for regional stability.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations on New Year's Day under a bilateral agreement. The MEA confirmed the annual exchange aimed at preventing attacks. Read the full report.
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.
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
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 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.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 brings economic change. While inflation is modest at 2.3%, soaring rents in Riyadh & Jeddah strain expat budgets. See a full cost breakdown and what it means for residents.