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.
The Winter Session of Parliament commences with 19 days of sittings. Key bills on health security, atomic energy & finance are on the agenda. The opposition gears up to raise crucial foreign policy issues.
India's Parliament Winter Session commences with 13 key bills including atomic energy reforms and insurance sector changes. Opposition to raise pressing national issues. Full coverage inside.
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.
Parliament's Winter Session faces immediate deadlock as Opposition demands SIR debate while government plans to table 14 crucial bills including nuclear energy reforms. Follow live updates.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce two bills imposing new taxes on demerit goods. Learn how this affects prices and public health policy.
Indian government introduces Health Security to National Security Cess Bill, 2025 as money bill in Lok Sabha. President approves legislative move in winter session.
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Students and faculty protest the Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2025, fearing loss of autonomy. Learn about the proposed governance changes and the ongoing demonstrations in Kolkata.
The Federal Reserve's record losses are reversing as regional banks return to profit. This shift could soon resume crucial payments to the US Treasury. Discover the implications.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shares his annual holiday reading list for 2025 featuring five thought-provoking books spanning fiction, climate change, and human behavior.
A rare 1939 Superman comic found in an attic sells for a record $9.12 million. Discover the incredible story behind this piece of pop culture history!
UPPCL launches Bijli Bill Rahat Yojana 2025-26 offering 25% discount on principal amount and 100% interest waiver for domestic and small commercial consumers from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
US regulators ease capital rules for major banks, freeing $219B for subsidiaries. Fed officials divided on move affecting Treasury market stability. Read analysis.
Assam government tables amendment bill to exempt traditional buffalo fights from animal cruelty laws during Magh Bihu celebrations. Learn about Moh-Juj cultural significance.
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, faculty, staff, and students protest the draft ISI Bill 2025, claiming it threatens the institute's autonomy and affordable education. A rally is planned for Nov 28.
Canada's Bill C-3 reforms citizenship-by-descent rules, helping over 115,000 people including thousands of Indian-origin families. Learn how it affects you.
A rare copy of Superman No. 1, found in an attic, sold for $9.12 million at a Texas auction, setting a new world record for the most expensive comic book ever sold. Discover the incredible story!
Indian government lists 10 crucial bills for Winter Session including Atomic Energy Bill 2025 and Higher Education Commission Bill. Key reforms in nuclear sector, education, and economy await parliamentary approval.
Oliver Barker, Sotheby's principal auctioneer, oversaw historic art sales including Klimt's $236.4M masterpiece and Kahlo's record-breaking $54.7M painting during a monumental $1.1 billion week for the auction house.
Wall Street surged over 1.5% as hopes for a December Fed rate cut grew. Nvidia's strong earnings eased tech valuation fears. Get the latest market analysis and trends.
US imposes sanctions on TR6 Petro India and other entities for trading Iranian oil, citing terror funding concerns. Full details on the crackdown.
Karnataka's Muslim reservation bill faces delay amid Supreme Court's ruling on indefinite bill holding by President and Governors. Congress leader calls decision 'deeply unfortunate'.
Supreme Court rules no deadlines for Governors on bill assent as Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister. Key developments in Indian politics today.
Opposition leader Jai Ram Thakur criticizes Himachal Congress government for celebrating 3 years in office while state faces financial crisis and disaster recovery. Read full analysis.
Supreme Court rules setting deadlines for President & Governors to clear bills is inappropriate. Landmark judgment upholds constitutional sanctity. Read full analysis.
Bill Gates sells 17 million Microsoft shares worth $8.7 billion in Q3 2025, marking one of the largest stock sell-offs in decades. Discover what this means for tech valuations.
Chhattisgarh CM announces expansion of half electricity bill scheme from 100 to 200 units, benefiting over 42 lakh households. Relief begins December 1.
Global bonds are heading for their strongest performance since 2020, with the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returning 6.7% in 2025. Federal Reserve rate cuts overcome deficit concerns, boosting Treasury and corporate debt markets. Read analysis.
Wall Street shook off early losses as bargain hunters lifted tech stocks despite hawkish Fed comments reducing December rate cut probability to 46%. Nvidia rose over 2% ahead of earnings.