Teachers on poll duty demand paid rest day in Mumbai
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
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Customs Duty Amnesty Scheme Eyed for 2026-27 Budget
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
ASI Dies of Heart Attack on Duty in West Champaran
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Karnataka HC: No Insurer Payout for Accident with Invalid Licence
Karnataka High Court rules insurer not liable for compensation if employer fails to verify driver's valid licence. School ordered to pay Rs 5.38 lakh for 2008 bus accident. Read the full legal analysis.
UP Cuts Stamp Duty on Family Property Gifts
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
HC: Employer's duty to verify driver licence, insurer freed
Karnataka High Court rules employers must verify driver credentials. Insurer freed from liability in fatal 2008 accident case. School ordered to pay Rs 5.4 lakh compensation.
Karnataka Expands Stamp Duty Relief on Gift Deeds
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
Steel Prices Jump After New Import Duty, Construction Hit
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
Himachal Govt Challenged Fair Land Compensation Order
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
Punjab Teachers' Protest for Rs 2 Crore Ex-Gratia
Punjab teacher associations demand Rs 2 crore compensation for a couple who died on election duty. They announce a state-level 'Insaf' rally in Moga on January 18. Read more.
MSHRC Orders Compensation for Land Acquired in Thane
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission directs Thane Collector to compensate Kurla man whose plot was acquired for Mumbai-Vadodara project without payment. Read the full story.
Cigarette Stocks Plunge as New GST, Excise Duty Take Effect
Cigarette stocks like ITC crashed after govt notified new tax structure from Feb 1, replacing GST cess with higher excise. Analysts warn of 15-20% price hikes impacting sales. Full details inside.
Cigarettes, Tobacco Costlier from Feb 1 After Excise Duty Hike
Prices of cigarettes, bidis, and other tobacco products will rise from February 1, 2026, after the government imposes a new excise duty. Find out the latest tax rates and impact on consumers.
Sigachi paid ₹42 lakh per family in blast compensation
Sigachi Industries told Telangana High Court it paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The remaining ₹58 lakh of the ₹1 crore total is to be paid by the government. Full details inside.
Cigarette, Gutkha Prices to Rise After Govt Excise Duty Hike
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
Tata Steel Rallies 8% on Govt's Steel Duty Extension
Tata Steel shares continue their rally, gaining 1.2% to hit a one-month high after India extends safeguard duties on steel imports for three years. Discover the impact on the sector and future demand outlook.
Centre Raises Excise Duty on Cigarettes from Feb 1
The Indian government has increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty on cigarettes. Find out the new rates and the expected impact on prices and public health.
Bombay HC Restrains BMC Chief on Court Staff Election Duty
In an urgent late-night hearing at the CJ's residence, Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic polls, citing constitutional control. Next hearing on Jan 5.
Bombay HC Stops BMC Chief from Calling Court Staff for Poll Duty
In an urgent late-night hearing, the Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic election duty and demanded a personal explanation. The court cited a 2008 exemption and constitutional authority.
UPCC Chief Rai Visits Family of BLO Who Died by Suicide
UP Congress president Ajay Rai visited the family of booth officer Umesh Gautam in Sitapur, who died by suicide allegedly due to SIR work pressure. He demanded ₹1 crore aid and a probe.
OpenAI's $1.5M Per Employee Pay Sets New Record
OpenAI is paying an average of $1.5 million in stock compensation per employee, the highest in tech startup history, to retain top AI talent in a fierce race against rivals like Meta.
JJ Hospital asks to cancel poll duty for 134 doctors
JJ Hospital's dean requests BMC to exempt 134 medical staff from election duty, warning of severe impact on patient services and medical admissions. Read the full story.
India imposes 3-year steel import duty to curb cheap shipments
India imposes 11-12% safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years to protect domestic industry from cheap shipments, primarily from China. Read the full details.
Teachers on Poll Duty Disrupt Studies in Punjab Schools
Academic activities in Punjab schools face disruption as teachers are deployed for election duties. Learn about the impact on students and the demands for a permanent solution.
Teachers Reject Compensation for Colleagues Killed on Poll Duty
Teacher associations in Moga reject Rs 10 lakh compensation for a couple who died on election duty, demanding Rs 2 crore each and job assurances for their children. Candle marches continue.
Sigachi Blast: Families Await Full Rs 1 Crore Compensation
Families of Sigachi blast victims, promised Rs 1 crore each, have received only Rs 25 lakh. Migrant workers' kin face financial hardship as they await the remaining Rs 75 lakh. Read their struggle.
BMC Official, Videographer Assaulted in Mumbai, FIR Registered
An FIR is registered in Mumbai after a BMC official and an election videographer were assaulted while on duty. The incident occurred on Dec 27 in Vile Parle. Details inside.
Rs 2.21 Crore Awarded to Family of Engineer Killed by Bus
Mumbai's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders MSRTC to pay Rs 2.21 crore to the family of Aniket Dabholkar, a 30-year-old engineer fatally struck by a speeding bus. The verdict cites driver negligence. Read the full details.
Surat Police Constable Dies While on Duty at Marine Station
Head Constable Sukhdev Vasava, 38, collapsed and died at Surat's marine police station. The Rajpipla native was found unconscious by colleagues. Read the full story.
Red Fort blast victims demand higher compensation
Survivors of the Nov 10 Delhi blast near Red Fort say Rs 20,000 compensation is insufficient for medical bills & lost livelihoods. They urge govt review, citing past precedents.
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