Lok Sabha Passes Tobacco Excise Duty Bill
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
Jhabua police intercepted a truck near the Gujarat border, seizing foreign & country-made liquor worth over Rs 2 crore. The driver fled. Read the full details of the major bust here.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to amend excise duty rates on tobacco and its products. This legislative move aims to update the Central Excise Act, 1944. Read for details and implications.
On March 1, 1925, the Indian government abolished the excise duty on cotton, a landmark move that revitalized the domestic textile industry and boosted economic self-reliance. Discover the full story behind this pivotal fiscal decision.
Indore food department files FIR against four individuals for illegal storage and sale of fortified PDS rice and wheat. Warehouse raided, grains seized. Details inside.
A Ludhiana family returned home to a ransacked house in New Rajguru Nagar. Thieves stole gold, Rs 75,000 cash & watches. Police are investigating.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
Nildoh Nagar Panchayat gears up for its first election since civic status upgrade. A direct BJP vs Congress clash for chairperson amid key local issues. 17,953 voters to decide.
A tragic car accident in Bhopal's Kamla Nagar claimed the life of a 23-year-old man and injured his two friends in the early hours of Monday. Read the full details of the incident.
Ahmedabad police raided a bungalow in Satellite's Satyagrah Chhavni, arresting gamblers and seizing cash & cards. A citywide crackdown continues. Read the full details of the Sunday operation.
Jamtara police intercept a truck and two cars smuggling liquor into Bihar, seizing 210 IMFL crates and 78 spirit gallons. Four Dhanbad residents arrested in the late-night raid. Read the full story.
The Centre proposes a new cess and higher excise duty on tobacco and pan masala as the GST compensation cess ends. Learn how this tax overhaul impacts prices and states.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a cess on pan masala, replacing the GST compensation cess. Get the full details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces two key bills in Lok Sabha to increase excise duty on tobacco and raise cess on pan masala. The move aims to boost revenue and regulate consumption.
The government will table two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. This move follows the end of the GST compensation cess. Read for details.
India's Parliament Winter Session begins today with key bills including Central Excise Amendment and Health Security Cess. Opposition raises security and electoral concerns. Session runs until December 19.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce two bills imposing new taxes on demerit goods. Learn how this affects prices and public health policy.
Telangana faces potential liquor supply crisis as companies warn of shortages due to unpaid dues. 2,620 stores set to open Dec 1 amid election and festival demand surge. Read more.
Delhi Police arrested two men and seized counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 50 lakh near Lahori Gate. The accused operated illegal trade for over two years. Read full details.
Joint police-mining department operation in Etawah seizes 4 trucks, arrests 3 drivers for illegal mineral transport. Over ₹5 lakh fine imposed in midnight raid.
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission announces 1,48,054 candidates cleared physical test for 583 excise constable posts. Results of 84 candidates pending. Objections accepted until December 12.
Bengaluru Lokayukta raid uncovers missing land documents in Kengeri property case, exposing bribery and corruption in revenue department. Read the shocking details.
Congress struggles to field candidates in Saswad and Bhor civic polls after key leaders defect to BJP. Elections on December 2, counting December 3. Read more about this political shift.
Nashik ANTF and Dhule police confiscated cannabis plants worth ₹1.02 crore from Shirpur forest near MP border. Seven arrested for illegal cultivation. Read details.
A leopard was spotted in Vidhyadhar Nagar and Sikar House areas of Jaipur. Forest department searches continue as residents remain alert. Stay informed about wildlife safety.
Excise officials in Giridih intercepted a truck smuggling 800 liquor crates worth Rs 75 lakh concealed under potatoes. Four arrested in major crackdown on illegal alcohol trade.
A leopard entered Jaipur's Vidyadhar Nagar, killing a calf. This marks the second big cat intrusion in weeks, raising concerns about human-wildlife conflict in urban areas. Read more.
Three event planners arrested for transporting leftover wedding beer from Delhi to Greater Noida for illegal sale. Police recovered 504 cans worth over ₹65,000 in excise department raid.
Telangana High Court judge Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized the rapid expansion of liquor outlets while hearing a petition against a wine shop in residential area. Read more about the court's strong observations.