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Ludhiana Jail Thwarts Tobacco Smuggling in Shoe

Security at Ludhiana Central Jail discovered 70g tobacco hidden in an inmate's footwear. Manmeet Singh booked under Prisons Act. Read how authorities are cracking down on smuggling.

Nauni Varsity Sells 19,800+ Plants on Day 1 of Sale

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry's annual plant sale sees massive rush, selling over 19,800 plants. A wide variety of fruit, ornamental, and forestry saplings available. Hurry, sale is on until May 31!

Galaxy S25 Ultra under ₹80,000 in Flipkart Sale

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G is available for under ₹80,000 during Flipkart's Buy Buy 2025 sale. Learn how bank offers and exchange deals create this massive discount from December 5-10.

LS Clears 25% Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco Products

Lok Sabha passes bill imposing a 25% National Security and Health Cess on pan masala and tobacco. The move aims to curb consumption and fund public health initiatives. Read the full details.

SC: Arundhati Roy's book cover with bidi not an ad

Supreme Court dismisses plea for statutory warning on Arundhati Roy's book cover featuring a bidi, stating it's not a tobacco advertisement under COTPA Act. Read the full legal reasoning.

New Tobacco Tax Regime Targets Pan Masala Variants

FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains new Health & National Security Cess to replace GST compensation levy. Bill aims to stop tax evasion on pan masala, secure funds for public health and defence. Read more.

Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco

The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to collect a 10% cess on pan masala and tobacco products. The funds will support health initiatives and national security. Learn about the key provisions and financial impact.

BAT Sells 7% ITC Hotels Stake Worth Rs 3,000 Crore

British American Tobacco plans to sell a 7% stake in ITC Hotels this Friday, valued at Rs 3,000 crore, as part of its strategy to exit non-core holdings. Read the full details of the deal.

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