Sitharaman to Review Tobacco Tax Hike Impact on Farmers

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured FCV tobacco farmers the government will review concerns from recent tax increases, considering impacts on livelihoods while maintaining revenue neutrality.

Mumbai Mayor: Woman from General Category; OBC Exclusion Questioned

Maharashtra government announces reservations for mayors in 29 municipal corporations, with Mumbai's mayor to be a woman from the general category, sparking opposition criticism over OBC exclusion. In other news, gangster Ravi Pujari arrested for extortio

PM Modi Flags Off 3 Amrit Bharat Express Trains in Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new Amrit Bharat Express trains in Kerala, expanding the network to 27 trains. The new routes connect Thiruvananthapuram-Charlapalli, Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram, and Nagercoil-Mangaluru, enhancing rail conne

Shashi Tharoor Skips Congress Meet Over Kochi Incident

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has decided to skip a key party meeting, citing a perceived insult during Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to Kochi. The move highlights internal tensions within the party.

India Passport Wait Times: 4 to 40 Days Across Regions

Passport issuance times in India show stark regional disparities, ranging from 4-5 days in Goa and Kerala to 40 days in Raipur. Police verification delays add to challenges, with Maharashtra having over 1.2 lakh pending applications.

Tharoor Skips Congress Kerala Strategy Meeting

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will not attend a crucial party meeting to discuss strategy for Kerala, reportedly due to being ignored by Rahul Gandhi at a recent function, highlighting internal tensions.

Sanjeev Shukla Named First Police Commissioner of Raipur

The Chhattisgarh government has appointed 2004-batch IPS officer Sanjeev Shukla as the inaugural Police Commissioner of Raipur, marking the district's formal transition to a police commissionerate system with enhanced urban policing structure.

Karnataka HC Permits Bike Taxis in State

Karnataka High Court division bench permits bike taxi operations, setting aside previous single bench order. Court directs state to process registration applications.

Delhi Rains Disrupt Republic Day Rehearsal

Unexpected rainfall in Delhi on Friday cast a shadow over the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade, affecting preparations and raising concerns about weather conditions for the main event.

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