SWR Special Trains: Yeshwantpur to Karwar for Christmas
South Western Railway will run special trains from Yeshwantpur to Karwar on Dec 24 & 27. Return services on Dec 25 & 28. Check timings and plan your festive travel.
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Railway Adds Special Trains For IndiGo Cancellations
Southern Railway announces special trains & extra coaches from Dec 7-12 to aid passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations. Details on routes and schedules inside.
Special Train for Delhi from Ahmedabad After Indigo Cancellations
Western Railway launches special train service between Sabarmati and Delhi to help passengers affected by Indigo flight cancellations. Bookings open Dec 6. Details inside.
Trichy Special Educator S Seetha Wins State Best Teacher Award
S Seetha, principal of BHEL's Arivalayam school for special needs children in Trichy, receives Tamil Nadu's Best Teacher Award from CM Stalin. Read her inspiring journey.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 200+ Cancellations, DGCA Probe
IndiGo faces severe operational turmoil with 200+ flight cancellations nationwide. DGCA investigates as new pilot rest rules and tech glitches cause chaos. Details inside.
LIC's Voting Pattern: Insurer or State Tool?
Mint's investigation reveals LIC's inconsistent voting, raising questions about its dual role as a public insurer and a strategic state investor. Explore the implications for millions of policyholders.
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.
IndiGo Flights Cancelled, Delayed After New Crew Rules
IndiGo's network faces major disruptions as new duty-time regulations cause flight cancellations and delays across India. Passengers report chaos at airports. #TravelNews
IndiGo flight cancelled at Mangaluru due to crew duty limits
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.
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.
PUDA staff burn effigy on 44th day of relay hunger strike
Protesting PUDA employees in Mohali torch effigy of Chief Administrator, demand 16% DA, Old Pension Scheme restoration & job regularisation. Details inside.
GST Cut Backfires on Ludhiana's Bicycle Industry
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.
UP Treats Athletes' Competition Time as Official Duty
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 Season 1 Starts Dec 4 with Major Content Drop
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!
SC: Prosecutor Not Just for Conviction, Overturns 3 Murder Convictions
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.
DRI Busts Rs 10.42 Crore E-Cigarette Smuggling Racket in Tuticorin
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.
UP BLO Dies at Home, Family Cites Work Pressure
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.
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.
UP Teacher Dies During Election Duty, 8th Fatality in 10 Days
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.
Railways Promotes Women's Cricket World Cup Champions
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.
BLO Duty Extension Hits Kolkata Schools During Exams
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.
MP Demands Ban on Duty-Free Arecanut Imports
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 unveils digital e-stamp paper system
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.
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.
New Excise Duty Bills for Tobacco, Pan Masala Introduced in LS
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.
Govt introduces bills to hike tobacco duty, pan masala cess
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.
New Excise Duty on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala Proposed
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.
7 BLO Deaths in UP Amid SIR Work Pressure
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.
BLO Hangs Self in UP's Moradabad Over Work Pressure
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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