A Dalit man in Bareilly was brutally assaulted, had his head tonsured, and faced casteist abuse over a money dispute. Police arrested three, including a former village pradhan, after a viral video exposed the incident.
A man in Hyderabad died after his stepbrother allegedly threw him from a third-floor terrace during an argument over sharing cigarettes, police said.
A young college student in Patna lost his life after a minor argument over Rs 200 for cigarettes escalated into a violent group assault. Police have detained six minors and are hunting for others involved.
ITC stock fell 1% to a 52-week low as markets reacted to a new excise duty on cigarettes effective February 2026. Brokerages downgrade ratings amid volume and earnings concerns.
How cigarettes transformed from symbols of women's liberation to tools of protest in Iran. Explore the marketing, stigma, and rebellion across decades.
A key member of a Chinese money laundering network faces US charges for moving millions in drug proceeds. Read the full details of the international crime bust.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla vows action over alleged e-cigarette use in Parliament. The matter is under investigation and could lead to loss of membership. Read the full story.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla issues a stern warning, stating he will not rule out 'exemplary punishment' for the use of e-cigarettes within Parliament premises. Read the full details.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hints at strict action for e-cigarette use in Parliament. The matter is under investigation and will go to a House committee. Read the latest updates.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announces probe into TMC MP Kirti Azad for allegedly vaping inside Parliament. BJP's Anurag Thakur filed a formal complaint. Read the full story.
Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu assures tobacco farmers he will take their GST hike grievances to the Centre, seeking relief to protect livelihoods in Guntur's Vinukonda belt. Read more.
ED's Raipur office attaches assets worth Rs 91.82 crore linked to Mahadev Online Book & Skyexchange. Probe reveals complex money laundering via shell firms & FPIs. Read the full investigation details.
Enforcement Directorate attaches properties worth Rs 4.92 crore of ex-Gujarat Land Development Corp supervisor Dhirubhai Sharma in a money laundering probe. Read the full details.
Magnus Carlsen was the sole chess player to earn over $1 million in prize money in 2025, amassing $1.5M. India's top earner Arjun Erigaisi pocketed $431,214, ranking 8th globally. Read the full breakdown.
A 27-year-old man was murdered in Trichy's Lalgudi over an ongoing feud stemming from a money dispute and a Diwali quarrel. The accused, a former friend, has been arrested. Read the full details.
Nikitha Godishala, a 27-year-old from Hyderabad, was found murdered in Maryland, USA. The suspect, a former housemate, fled to India after a dispute over a $1000 loan. Read the full story.
Discover five powerful, non-financial lessons from Morgan Housel's bestselling book that can transform your relationship with money. Learn why behaviour trumps intelligence.
Akshay Kumar opens up about his financial journey from scarcity to stability, now prioritizing family holidays every quarter. Expert insights on balancing money for security and joy.
A sharp increase in excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb 1, 2026, may trigger a surge in illicit trade and cause revenue losses, experts caution. Read more.
A 45-year-old man was arrested in Vasai for firing shots at his sister's home after she demanded repayment of his bail money. No injuries reported. Police seized live rounds.
A self-styled 'Baba' in Uttar Pradesh, known as 'Cigarette Baba,' claims to cure ailments using cigarettes, directly challenging medical science. Discover the details of this controversial practice.
ED provisionally attaches properties worth Rs 99.26 crore linked to the Amrapali Group money laundering case. Funds siphoned via bogus transactions. Read the full investigation details.
Cigarettes to cost more as new excise duty and 40% GST kick in from February 1. Check the new price slabs and tax changes for all tobacco products.
Major brokerages downgrade ITC and cut target price by up to 26% following a proposed sharp hike in taxes on tobacco products. The stock fell over 13% in two sessions. Read more.
LIC's stake in ITC plunges after a massive excise duty increase on cigarettes. Brokers downgrade stock, warning of price hikes and limited upside. Full analysis inside.
ITC shares crash 14% after a steep 50% cigarette tax increase announced in the budget. Analysts downgrade stock, warn of 40% price hikes needed. Read the full analysis.
ITC shares tumble to a 3-year low after a surprise excise duty hike on cigarettes. Brokerages downgrade stock, slash targets, and warn of earnings pressure. Full analysis inside.
ITC shares tumble over 13% as a steep hike in cigarette taxes threatens volumes and profits. Analysts slash earnings forecasts and downgrade the stock. Read more.
Cigarettes to get costlier as the Centre imposes additional excise duty from February 1. Find out how much more you'll pay for brands like Marlboro, Gold Flake, and others.