New GST Rates on Tobacco, Pan Masala Effective Feb 1
The GST Council has approved new tax rates for tobacco, pan masala, and other items from February 1. Learn about the revised compensation cess and its impact on prices.
The GST Council has approved new tax rates for tobacco, pan masala, and other items from February 1. Learn about the revised compensation cess and its impact on prices.
iQIYI Land, a major immersive entertainment park, opens in Yangzhou on February 8. Explore how this theme park blends IP with technology, marking a new chapter for China's entertainment scene. Read more.
India's landmark National Sports Governance Act partially takes effect from January 1, 2026, establishing a new framework for sports bodies, a National Sports Board, and a Tribunal. Read about the key changes.
Key provisions of India's National Sports Governance Act come into force on January 1, 2026, reshaping the framework for National Sports Bodies. Read about the new rules.
Ahead of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15, BJP drops 34 former corporators, fields 22 defectors from rival parties. Party focuses on 'winnability' to target 100+ seats.
BJP candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
In a bold move, BJP drops majority of its sitting corporators for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, prioritizing performance and new faces. Will this gamble pay off on January 15?
South Indian stars Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly set to tie the knot in a grand ceremony in Udaipur in February 2025. Get all the exclusive details here!
Exclusive: Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's private engagement leads to a royal Udaipur wedding planned for February 2026. Get all the confirmed details about the couple's intimate ceremony.
Bangladesh's youth-led National Citizen Party allies with Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami for February elections. Experts call the tie-up opportunistic as key leaders resign. Read more on the political shift.
With the nomination deadline approaching, Pune's political aspirants remain in limbo as major parties delay candidate lists. Read about the last-minute scramble and the election schedule.
With only 48 hours left, Nagpur's civic election scene remains subdued as political parties tightly control nominations. Over 6,400 forms procured but only 21 filed, revealing intense behind-the-scenes bargaining. Read the full analysis.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda states alliance with BJP is 'difficult' for urban local body polls but will continue for Assembly & Lok Sabha. Read the latest Karnataka political news.
Nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections surge, with 24 candidates filing papers. Key dates: Scrutiny on Dec 31, withdrawal by Jan 2. Get the latest updates on the civic polls.
Malayalam actor Bineesh Bastin shares happy engagement news with fans. The simple church ceremony unites him with longtime partner Thara. Get all details and fan reactions here.
Bangladesh National Citizen Party (NCP) seeks electoral alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami for upcoming national polls, marking a significant political shift. Read the full details.
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returns to Dhaka after 17 years in exile, addresses rally, calls for peace ahead of February 12 elections. Read his full plan.
CBSE grants a final chance for 1.6 lakh candidates to complete CTET February 2026 registrations from Dec 27-30. No new applications allowed. Details inside.
Mahindra & Mahindra's board will meet on February 11, 2026, to approve Q3 FY26 results. Investors await insights on post-GST cut performance and festive demand. Details inside.
Tarique Rahman, acting chief of Bangladesh's BNP and son of ex-PM Khaleda Zia, is set to return from exile ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections. Read the full story.
Sharif Osman Hadi's brother alleges the interim government plotted his killing to disrupt Bangladesh's February elections. Mass protests erupt in Dhaka demanding an international probe.
Sharif Omar bin Hadi accuses Bangladesh's interim government of orchestrating his brother's murder to derail February elections. Inqilab Moncho issues a 30-day ultimatum for justice. Read the full story.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election process begins after 3-year administrator rule. 1,992 nomination forms collected on first day. Read about the political buzz and key zones.
CBSE opens CTET February 2026 application correction window from Dec 23 to 26. Candidates can edit key details online. Over 25 lakh registrations recorded. Exam on Feb 8, 2026. Check now!
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
Motaleb Shikder, a leader allied with Jamaat-e-Islami, was shot in Khulna days after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi. The interim government provides security to 20 individuals on 'hit lists'.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's performance in local body polls, attributing success to collective effort and a development-focused campaign. Key wins noted in Nagpur, Mumbai.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation releases prabhag-wise polling booth list for 2025 civic elections. 24.83 lakh voters to cast votes at 3,004 booths. Key battlegrounds identified. Read more.
The deferred second phase of municipal elections across Vidarbha concluded largely peacefully. Voter turnout varied across districts, with minor glitches and one clash reported. Results today will shape local political fortunes.