AAP's Kejriwal, Mann launch Punjab Traders Commission
Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Punjab State Traders Commission, pledging to simplify taxes and end harassment for shopkeepers. Read their full plan.
Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Punjab State Traders Commission, pledging to simplify taxes and end harassment for shopkeepers. Read their full plan.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann & AAP's Arvind Kejriwal launch the Punjab State Traders Commission in Mohali, pledging to end bureaucratic harassment and simplify procedures for traders, calling them the economy's backbone.
Punjab liquor traders urge state govt to reduce retail group size to Rs 15-25 crore for viability, curb cartelisation. Key demands ahead of 2026-27 excise policy discussed.
A devastating fire in Hazaribag's Banaso village destroyed goods worth Rs 10 lakh stored by eight traders from West Bengal. No casualties reported. Police suspect short circuit as cause.
Trade, transport, and farmer groups in Bathinda protest the AAP government's decision to build a new bus stand near a closed thermal plant, citing public inconvenience. Shops remain shut in solidarity.
Jharkhand Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari appears before Dumka court in a 2022 SC/ST case linked to a land dispute. High Court had earlier refused to quash the case. Read the latest details.
A key industry group representing global soy giants exits Brazil's landmark Soy Moratorium, a major blow to Amazon conservation efforts. Learn the implications for deforestation and climate.
Malad Police arrested Sanjay Yadav for extorting money from suburban traders by posting online complaints on X (Twitter). Police urge other victims to come forward.
Jamtara court sentences three men to life imprisonment for murdering a woman accused of witchcraft. A fine of Rs 5,000 each imposed. Read the full details of the verdict.
Author Devdutt Pattanaik explores how the arrival of Islam in Bengal and Odisha differed from Gujarat, tracing its roots to Central Asian horse traders and local king dynamics. Read this insightful analysis.
The Joint Action Committee in Punjab has initiated a massive statewide protest against the state government's proposed power reforms, demanding the withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2024. Learn about the demands and impact.
Central Kolkata's 'Mini Bangladesh' area sees a sharp drop in Bangladeshi tourists for the second consecutive Dec-Jan season, hurting traders and hoteliers. Read about their cautious hope for the new year.
A violent protest against a coal mining project in Chhattisgarh's Tamnar saw a woman constable's clothes torn. Two individuals arrested following the December 27 incident. Read the full report.
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
The Indian rupee is expected to open steady as market participants adopt a cautious stance, evaluating fresh dollar inflows after a challenging 2025. Discover the key factors shaping its trajectory in early 2026.
Indian rupee traders assess the currency's near-term path after RBI's aggressive December intervention. With markets shut, a flat opening is expected. The rupee fell nearly 5% in 2025. Explore the forces shaping the rupee in 2026.
Egg prices in Mumbai reach a historic high of Rs 110 per dozen due to festive demand and cold wave. Chicken and mutton prices also surge, pinching household budgets. Details inside.
Pakistani traders warn of nationwide shutdown on January 16 against mandatory POS machine rule, citing harassment fears. Read about the protest and demands.
US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil reshape India's Russian crude imports. Little-known UAE-based intermediaries gain market share as December volumes hit a 3-year low. Analysis & expert insights inside.
Jaipur's Chandpole market traders intensify protest against a liquor shop near religious sites, threatening a complete shutdown on December 31 if authorities fail to relocate it.
Jamtara SP Rajkumar Mehta suspends six police personnel, including two station OCs, for negligence following back-to-back jewellery store loots. Read about the action and public outcry.
Congress NSUI activists marched in Bhopal against the proposed cutting of 8000 trees for a road project. State chief Jitu Patwari warned of environmental damage. Join the conversation on conservation.
Ahead of New Year celebrations, Bengaluru police have instructed traders to ensure CCTV functionality and install additional cameras. Read the full security advisory here.
Over 125 traders from Ahmedabad's historic New Cloth Market plan a new base in Piplaj near processing units. Citing traffic woes, the move aims to streamline logistics for the massive cotton fabric trade. Read more.
Indian & Bangladeshi Hindus protested in London over minority killings. BHAS UK organised the peaceful demo, chanting Hanuman Chalisa & playing Bangladesh's anthem. Read more.
Indore's Ahilya Chambers of Commerce writes to PM Modi, demanding urgent policy to regulate e-commerce discounting and price dumping, which they claim is crippling traditional markets and small retailers in the city.
A Kashmiri shawl seller was assaulted in Himachal Pradesh, sustaining fractures. JKSA calls it the 16th such attack this year, urging CMs for immediate intervention and a permanent solution.
Thieves broke into Shirdi Jewellers in Mihijam, cutting through a rear wall and an almirah. The theft follows a similar armed robbery in Jamtara days earlier, raising security concerns.
Shopkeepers in Mohali's Phase 3B2 market staged a protest, shutting shops for hours over illegal vendor encroachment. Authorities promise action. Read the full story.