Karnataka parents' school choice revealed in survey
A new survey in Karnataka shows parents prefer government schools, shifting to private institutions only under specific conditions. Discover the key factors influencing education choices.
A new survey in Karnataka shows parents prefer government schools, shifting to private institutions only under specific conditions. Discover the key factors influencing education choices.
Flipkart's year-end sale slashes iPhone 16 price under ₹40,000 with bank discounts & exchange offers. Discover specs, performance & why it's a smart 2025 buy.
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.
Over 30 Mumbai schools participated in a sustainability mela, championing citizen-friendly climate action. Actor Dia Mirza urged adults to learn from children's conviction.
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Jalandhar's Mass Media Wing launches a major campaign to create tobacco-free youth. Learn about the awareness drive, health risks, and community action.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Karnataka's education department is upgrading 474 government schools to KPS magnet schools, offering LKG to UG on one campus to reverse a 19% enrollment decline. Learn about the new single-campus model.
Gujarat State Examination Board announces CET for Jyanshakti Schools & CM Jyansetu Scholarship. Online registration has begun. Key dates, eligibility, and exam pattern explained.
Akshaya Patra Foundation launches a first-of-its-kind Morning Nutrition programme in Andhra Pradesh, targeting morning hunger for 49,000 government school children in Visakhapatnam. Learn about the initiative's impact and expansion plans.
Explore the Khait Parvat trek near Dehradun, featuring a mysterious ancient temple and stunning Himalayan vistas. Your complete guide to the trail, history, and travel tips.
Jalandhar police crack down on gym shooting case, arresting two after a five-month investigation. Details on the incident, arrests, and ongoing probe inside.
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.
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.
Karnataka govt approves plan to transform 200 govt schools into integrated Karnataka Public Schools under Akshara Avishkara scheme, aiming to boost quality and curb dropouts.
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.
Planning a winter escape? Discover seven stunning hill stations near Kerala, perfect for a refreshing December holiday. From misty Munnar to serene Yercaud, find your ideal cool retreat.
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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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.
The Lok Sabha introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Once the compensation cess ends, tobacco will attract GST plus excise, while pan masala will face GST plus the new cess. Read the full details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two bills in Lok Sabha to levy a health cess on tobacco products, aiming to fund healthcare infrastructure and curb consumption.
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.