Iraqi company accuses Gujarat couple of Rs 1.63 crore fraud
An Iraqi trading company accuses a Gondal couple of cheating it of Rs 1.63 crore in a groundnut and sesame export deal. Legal action initiated. Read the full details of the alleged fraud.
An Iraqi trading company accuses a Gondal couple of cheating it of Rs 1.63 crore in a groundnut and sesame export deal. Legal action initiated. Read the full details of the alleged fraud.
Chinese magnet makers are tweaking formulas and embedding products in motors to legally bypass Beijing's export restrictions, maintaining crucial supplies to Western industries. Discover the strategies and geopolitical tensions.
A new women-centric study from Kolar, Karnataka, identifies key genetic mutations like CASP8 driving aggressive oral cancer in female tobacco chewers, paving the way for personalised treatment. Read more.
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.
Lok Sabha passed the Manipur GST Bill and introduced new cess bills on tobacco products. The session faced adjournments due to opposition protests demanding discussion on electoral roll revision.
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.
The Lok Sabha introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Once the compensation cess ends, tobacco will attract GST plus excise, while pan masala will face GST plus the new cess. Read the full details.
India's electricity consumption saw a marginal decline of 0.31% in November 2024, reaching 123.4 billion units. Experts attribute this to reduced use of cooling appliances as winter sets in. Discover the latest power demand trends and future projections.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two bills in Lok Sabha to levy a health cess on tobacco products, aiming to fund healthcare infrastructure and curb consumption.
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 introduces Health Security Cess Bill 2025, replacing compensation cess with new taxes on tobacco and paan masala. Learn how this impacts prices and public health.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces new cess bill to maintain tobacco taxes after GST compensation cess expires. Key move to protect public health and revenue.
Indian government introduces new health and security cess on tobacco and pan masala to maintain prices after GST compensation phaseout. Bill to be presented in Lok Sabha.
Tata Memorial Centre study identifies genetic factors that make Indians, especially from northeast, more vulnerable to oral cancer. Tobacco users develop cancer in just 10 years.
Tata Memorial Centre research identifies genetic markers explaining why some tobacco users develop oral cancer a decade earlier. Discover the groundbreaking findings and their implications for prevention.
Kolkata hospital unites 20 cancer survivors who share powerful stories of overcoming oral cancer through timely treatment and family support. Learn about early detection signs and survival strategies.
Brent Council spends £30,000 annually cleaning paan stains as Tommy Robinson's 'third-world' remarks ignite social media firestorm. Discover the health risks and cleanup challenges.
Delhi High Court rules in favor of ITC, protecting its iconic Gold Flake cigarette trademark from infringement by similar-looking brands. Learn about the landmark judgment.
Global celebrities are normalizing cigarettes in music and films, worrying health experts about reversing decades of declining smoking rates among youth. Learn the risks.
Even occasional social smoking significantly raises heart failure risk. Learn how intermittent tobacco use damages cardiovascular health and preventive measures.
Amritsar administration orders closure of liquor, meat, and tobacco shops along Nagar Kirtan procession routes. Temporary restrictions ensure peaceful religious observances.
New research reveals heatwave action plans must incorporate electricity demand management alongside health responses. Learn how India can build climate-resilient infrastructure.
Ludhiana police officials face serious charges for attempting to smuggle tobacco into Central Jail through an inmate. Read the shocking details of corruption within prison system.
India's retail inflation plunges to 0.25%, global rice prices fall after export curbs rollback, and US flight disruptions continue. Get data-driven insights on this week's top stories.
Delhi schools launch awareness campaign against discreet new-age nicotine devices targeting students. Learn about health risks and prevention strategies.
RBI introduces comprehensive relief package for 20 export sectors, including loan repayment deferment until Dec 2025 and extended credit periods to combat global trade disruptions.
Haryana witnesses 40% surge in head and neck cancer cases, primarily linked to tobacco and alcohol. Early detection crucial for better outcomes. Learn prevention strategies.
A Navi Mumbai trader was cheated of Rs 2.75 crore in an iPhone export scam. Four accused, including three from Rajasthan, have been booked by police. Read the full investigation details.