Maharashtra teachers and school staff deployed on election duty work 30-35 hours straight, demanding a sanctioned paid rest day. The association cites exhaustion and late-night travel as major concerns.
Jaipur's excise department sealed 27 liquor shops for alleged violations. Owners claim arbitrary action, saying they met sales targets. Read the full details of the dispute.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
Ludhiana's Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on eateries illegally serving liquor. 13 establishments fined over ₹1.5 lakh in recent raids. Details inside.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
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.
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.
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.
Mohali Excise Department intensifies enforcement drive, books dhaba owner for openly serving liquor. Read the full details of the crackdown on Kharar-Landran Road.
DRI officers at Bhubaneswar's airport seized 2000 packets of duty-evaded imported cigarettes from a Dubai passenger. This marks the third such seizure in two years. Read more.
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.
FCV tobacco farmers from Andhra Pradesh urge PM Modi & CM Naidu to review a steep excise hike, fearing a severe livelihood crisis and price crash. Read their urgent appeal.
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.
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.
Tobacco farmers in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh warn the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will devastate livelihoods and boost illegal trade. Read their urgent plea to the government.
Excise department busts an illegal nightclub in Mohali's Sector 79, seizing 86 liquor bottles. Case registered against owner. Read details of the enforcement drive.
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.
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.
Noida's liquor sales soared to Rs 17 crore on Dec 31, 2025, marking a 22% jump from last year. Beer consumption saw the sharpest rise. Discover the festive spending trends that boosted excise revenue.
Noida Excise Department launches inquiry after complaint alleges Arun Vihar club served subsidised CSD liquor illegally. Club denies charges. Full investigation underway.
Dakshina Kannada's liquor market held steady in December 2025. IMFL sales saw marginal growth of 127 boxes, while beer consumption fell by 2,795 boxes. Read the full analysis of local trends and factors.
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 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.
ITC shares hit a 3-year low after a steep excise duty hike on tobacco, eroding ₹72,300 crore in shareholder wealth. LIC faces a massive ₹11,460 crore loss. Key brokerages downgrade the stock.
Union Budget 2026's additional excise duty on tobacco had a mixed impact on FMCG stocks. Discover why shares of companies like ITC, Godfrey Phillips, and VST Industries reacted differently.
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.
ITC share price crashed over 5% to ₹345.35 after the government announced a fresh excise duty on cigarettes. Get the full details on the market impact and new tax rates effective February 1.
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.
Cigarette prices in India are expected to surge by up to 20% from February 1, 2025, following a significant increase in the National Calamity Contingent Duty. This move will impact major tobacco companies and consumers nationwide.