Debt mutual funds face net outflows of ₹22,105 crore in 2025, lagging behind hybrid and equity funds. The 2023 tax change removing indexation benefits is a key factor. Read the full analysis.
Kochi Excise department launches a strict, multi-agency enforcement drive till Jan 5, 2026, to ensure safe celebrations. 24-hour control room active. Report anonymously.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Pune excise department raided The Noir pub in Viman Nagar, booking 52 people and seizing items worth ₹3.67 lakh in an illegal liquor party. 21 squads formed for New Year vigilance.
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru entrepreneur Rohit Shroff announces exit from India by 2026, criticising the tax system for targeting compliant taxpayers. His LinkedIn post sparks online debate.
Punjab liquor traders warn of financial stress, call for abolishing open IMFL quota system in 2026-27 excise policy. They cite oversupply and unsustainable competition as major threats.
Punjab & Haryana High Court demands answers from DGP on stadium security failure after kabaddi player's public killing. Next hearing on Jan 15. Read details.
Mohali excise officials arrest a smuggler near Mataur village, seizing 25 cases of whiskey meant for illegal sale in Chandigarh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Excise officials in KR Nagar, Mysuru, arrested two individuals and seized 974 grams of dry ganja near Thopamma temple. The accused were allegedly transporting the contraband for sale. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case here.
HRAWI requests Maharashtra govt to extend operating hours for bars & restaurants until 5 AM on Dec 24, 25, 31. Move aims to boost festive hospitality & tourism.
NRIs, learn the tax implications of being a joint holder on parents' Indian bank accounts and the online procedure to apply for a nil TDS certificate when selling property in India. Expert advice inside.
Sugreev Kumar, key owner of 'The Theka' in Gurgaon, arrested at Delhi airport in Rs 10-crore illegal foreign liquor case. Police have now detained five individuals in the major excise fraud.
Thiruvananthapuram excise department launches a special enforcement drive until Jan 5 to curb liquor and drug trafficking during Christmas and New Year. Public urged to report via helpline 0471-2473149.
Karnataka begins a historic online auction of 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi from mid-January. A state-wide move aims for transparency and revenue boost. Details inside.
Punjab's GST collections surge 16% to Rs 17,860 crore till November. Excise revenue also rises 8.64%. FM Cheema credits tech-driven enforcement & OTS scheme for boosting state finances.
Chhattisgarh EOW/ACB files 8th chargesheet in liquor scam, names Chaitanya Baghel as key syndicate figure. Probe pegs scam at over ₹3,074 crore. Read the latest details.
The Kerala High Court has declared the Centre's service tax on amusement facilities unconstitutional, ruling it encroaches on the state's taxation powers. Read the full legal analysis.
Kerala High Court rules Centre cannot levy service tax on amusement park entry, calling it unconstitutional. The court says only states can tax entertainment. Read the full details.
Indian residents selling US RSUs face 12.5% long-term capital gains tax. Learn the rules for reporting foreign assets and handling FAIU summons for NRIs.
Finance Act 2024 rewired share buyback taxation, shifting the burden to shareholders from Oct 1. Experts warn it taxes notional income and creates distortions. Learn the new tax implications.
Understand Portfolio Management Services (PMS): how they differ from mutual funds on tax, customization, and costs. Know the ₹50 lakh minimum and make an informed investment choice.
Kalyan Excise vigilance team intercepts a container smuggling foreign liquor worth nearly ₹1 crore from Goa & MP. Driver arrested, investigation ongoing to bust the racket. Read details.
Gurgaon's excise department investigates liquor vends for allegedly overcharging restaurants for beer, violating policy and encouraging tax evasion. Full details inside.
Punjab govt is creating eight nature parks in Pathankot, Patiala, Amritsar & Hoshiarpur under the Greening Punjab Mission to enhance forest cover and environmental awareness.
Maharashtra Excise's Flying Squad intercepted a container truck near Bhiwandi, seizing 711 boxes of illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 1.01 crore. One arrested. Details inside.
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Delhi govt plans a mobile app for pre-booking liquor brands. This aims to reduce queues and ensure availability. Learn how this digital move will change your buying experience.
Thiruvananthapuram excise department's special drive nets 500 litres of illicit liquor and wash, leading to two arrests. Officials vow to continue intensified inspections to curb illegal trade.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.