A special CBI court in Mohali dismissed the bail plea of middleman Pritpal Singh Sharda, accused of bribing DIG Bhullar. The court cited the serious nature of the charges. Read the full details.
A Mumbai sessions court denied the temporary bail plea of Purushottam Chavan, accused of a Rs 24 crore cheating scam. The plea, sought on medical grounds, was opposed by the complainant. Read the full details.
Russia launched a massive missile assault on Ukraine, using the feared Oreshnik ballistic missile on Lviv and Kyiv, killing civilians. This follows Moscow's rejection of a European peace proposal. Read the latest updates.
A Mumbai sessions court rejects bail for nurse Anita Sawant, accused of selling a newborn for Rs 5 lakh from Govandi's Royal Hospital. Read the shocking details of the alleged trafficking racket.
A Mumbai sessions court rejected anticipatory bail for an education consultant accused of cheating a city school society of Rs 75.5 lakh over CBSE permissions. Read the full details of the case.
India's new tobacco tax policy prioritises economic rationale, addressing healthcare costs and lost productivity. Read the analysis of this critical public health and fiscal decision.
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Friday challenging the rejection of nomination forms for BMC polls. The plea alleges arbitrary actions by officials to favour the ruling party. Read the full story.
A Mumbai court denied bail to a chemistry student linked to a Rs 12 lakh cyber fraud. The court rejected his 'innocent mistake' claim, noting his account was used in multiple frauds. Read the full details.
Panvel court rejects anticipatory bail for NCP's Sudhakar Ghare & Bharat Bhagat in Mangesh Kalokhe murder. 11 arrested, 1 minor detained. Key political developments in Maharashtra.
Pune court rejects bail for Sheetal Tejwani in the Rs 300 crore Mundhwa government land scam. Magistrate cites serious allegations of cheating govt and evidence tampering risk. Details inside.
Panvel court rejects anticipatory bail for NCP's Sudhakar Ghare & Bharat Bhagat in Mangesh Kalokhe murder. 11 arrested, 1 minor detained. Details on the political crime in Raigad.
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.
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of culpability'. Five co-accused granted bail. Read the detailed analysis of the court's reasoning on stringent UAPA bail conditions.
Tobacco growers in Karnataka protest against the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill-2025, citing a massive tax hike that threatens their survival. They demand a rollback to protect farmer livelihoods.
A BCom student in Chennai is in ICU after being pushed from her rooftop by a man who stalked her for months. The drunk attacker was caught by neighbours. Read the full story.
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.
Noida consumer court slaps Sriram General Insurance with penalty for ignoring policyholder's claim after electric scooter theft. Read the full verdict details.
Mysuru tobacco growers face price uncertainty as new taxes on tobacco products loom. While current prices hover around Rs 320/kg, fears of a crash clash with hopes of a post-Sankranti surge to Rs 400/kg. Explore the market divide.
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.
Special CBI Court dismisses bail for suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in bribery case. Recoveries include Rs 7.5 crore cash, 2.5 kg gold. Read the full details.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation launches a major drive against tobacco sales near schools, confiscates products and issues warnings. Read about the new enforcement rules.
Thousands of tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh protest against the Centre's steep tax increase, warning it will destroy livelihoods and boost illegal smuggling. FAIFA demands a rollback.
Thousands of tobacco farmers protest in Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka against a steep GST hike, warning it will crush livelihoods and boost illegal smuggling. FAIFA demands a rollback to revenue-neutral rates.
Scrutiny for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections rejects 80 nominations, altering ward-level strategies. BJP-Shinde Sena alliance sees zero rejections. Details on zone-wise impact and political fallout inside.
Paud court rejects bail for suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru in alleged Rs 21 crore stamp duty waiver scam involving Mundhwa govt land. Details inside.
India mandates CCTV installation in tobacco factories from Feb 1, 2026. Footage must be preserved for 24 months. New excise rules also clarify duty on tins and other forms. Details inside.
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.
The Centre introduces a new health and national security cess on tobacco, replacing the GST compensation cess from February 1. This tax overhaul aims to keep levies high and align with WHO benchmarks. Read more.
Scrutiny for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections sees BJP's Mukesh Shahane nomination rejected. 2,357 papers checked, many invalid. Key triangular contests emerge. Read for full analysis.