New Taxes on Sin Goods: Health Cess Bill 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce two bills imposing new taxes on demerit goods. Learn how this affects prices and public health policy.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce two bills imposing new taxes on demerit goods. Learn how this affects prices and public health policy.
Assam government unveils suppressed 1984 Tewary Commission report exposing land disputes as root cause of Nellie massacre. Discover the explosive findings kept hidden for four decades.
Indian government introduces Health Security to National Security Cess Bill, 2025 as money bill in Lok Sabha. President approves legislative move in winter session.
Assam govt completes 6 climate research projects, with 9 more in progress. The state's comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan features 211 actions across key sectors.
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.
Assam Assembly passes landmark bill criminalizing polygamy with up to 7 years imprisonment. CM Sarma calls it historic for women's rights and promises Uniform Civil Code next.
Assam Assembly passes historic bill criminalizing polygamy with up to 10 years imprisonment. CM Himanta Sarma announces plans for Uniform Civil Code implementation in 2026.
Assam Assembly approves historic bill criminalizing polygamy with 3-8 year imprisonment. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pledges Uniform Civil Code implementation if re-elected. Key development in Indian governance.
Assam passes the Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025, imposing up to 10 years imprisonment. CM Himanta Sarma asserts the law is not against Islam. Read the full details.
Assam Assembly approves landmark bill to prohibit polygamy, creating uniform marriage laws. Learn about the provisions, exemptions, and implementation timeline.
Assam government passes groundbreaking anti-polygamy legislation with strict penalties. Learn how this historic bill impacts marriage laws and CM Sarma's UCC vision.
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.
Assam government introduces amendment bill to regulate fee structures in private minority schools. Over 200 institutions currently exempt from fee regulation. Christian forums express concerns over government control.
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.
Two historic reports on the 1983 Assam massacre have been made public, revealing official findings about the Nellie violence that claimed thousands of lives. Discover the truth behind one of India's darkest chapters.
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.
The Vatican's doctrinal office reaffirms Catholic marriage as exclusive union between one man and one woman, rejecting polygamy and same-sex unions. Read the full declaration.
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.
Assam government tables groundbreaking bill to ban polygamy, imposing 5-year jail terms. Historic move toward Uniform Civil Code targets social reform.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Congress relies on 'Miya' votes in 22 seats, alleges party sells tickets for crores. Congress denies the charges ahead of 2026 state elections.
Assam government will finally table the long-sealed Tribhuvan Prasad Tewary Commission report on 1983 Nellie massacre during winter session. Plus 27 new bills including anti-polygamy legislation.
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.
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.
Assam's Sonitpur district issues first orders under 1950 Immigrants Act, directing 5 declared foreigners to leave India within 24 hours. Police confirm they are absconding.
Supreme Court rules setting deadlines for President & Governors to clear bills is inappropriate. Landmark judgment upholds constitutional sanctity. Read full analysis.
Over 8,000 contractual employees in Assam protest for pending salaries, job regularization, and HR policy. Council warns of intensifying agitation if demands unmet.
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.