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.
Matua community's political allegiance hangs in balance as CAA implementation delays create uncertainty in poll-bound West Bengal. Key voting bloc awaits citizenship promises.
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.
Pakistan dismisses UN human rights chief Volker Türk's concerns over 27th constitutional amendment, defending parliamentary sovereignty. Read about the controversial changes affecting judiciary and military.
Indian government introduces Health Security to National Security Cess Bill, 2025 as money bill in Lok Sabha. President approves legislative move in winter session.
Congress MLA Pargat Singh alleges five central government bills threaten Punjab's interests. He accuses BJP and AAP of misleading public on Chandigarh Bill withdrawal claims.
Prayagraj Junction emerges as North Central Railway's top revenue station, generating Rs 288.30 crore. Discover how it surpassed Kanpur Central and what this means for passenger facilities.
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.
The parliamentary committee reviewing the one-nation-one-election bill seeks extension to gather stakeholder views. Law Commission supports simultaneous polls as constitutional. Read latest updates.
India plans to amend its Arbitration Act to include emergency arbitration and digital proceedings, aiming for faster commercial dispute resolution and to become a global arbitration hub.
Punjab cabinet approves Societies Registration Amendment Act 2025, bringing all societies under RTI, mandatory renewal every 5 years to ensure proper fund usage.
Thousands of power employees protest Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 & privatization. Read how this affects tariffs and consumers nationwide. Join the conversation!
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses a petition by lab technicians seeking promotions, ruling that creating posts and amending service rules is an exclusive executive function. Read the full analysis.
Telangana Deputy CM urges all-party MPs to meet PM Narendra Modi for 42% BC reservations. State government establishes Delhi support system for MPs to address pending issues.
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.
Massive protests erupt across Pakistan demanding constitutional review of 27th Amendment amid judicial independence concerns. Legal experts and political parties unite against controversial legislation.
Learn why the Basic Structure Doctrine is crucial for UPSC exams and how the 23rd Law Commission views simultaneous elections. Essential reading for competitive exams.
Pakistan's outgoing General Mirza warns of hybrid warfare threats as Field Marshal Asim Munir becomes nation's most powerful military leader since Ayub Khan. Read analysis.
Powercom employees in Patiala joined nationwide strikes against electricity bill amendments and privatization. Learn how this affects consumers and the power sector.
Bodil Nyboe Andersen, Denmark's pioneering female central bank governor who served from 1990-2005, passed away at 85. She navigated financial crises and broke gender barriers in banking.
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.
Congress leader Pargat Singh warns CM Bhagwant Mann against misleading Punjabis on Chandigarh's status. Learn the truth about the 131st amendment bill and BJP's agenda.
Massive protests erupt in Punjab against Centre's Electricity Amendment Bill 2025. Power employees and farmers fear privatization, cherry-picking of consumers, and erosion of subsidies. Key concerns explained.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges MPs to pressure Centre for increased Wayanad rehabilitation assistance and approval of amended Wildlife Act. Strong advocacy needed.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a petition by lab technicians seeking promotional avenues, ruling it an executive function. The court cited Supreme Court precedents.
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.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee strongly criticizes NRC implementation, calling it politically motivated. She vows to protect all citizens and warns against creating division.
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.
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.
Assam government tables amendment bill to exempt traditional buffalo fights from animal cruelty laws during Magh Bihu celebrations. Learn about Moh-Juj cultural significance.