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.
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Liquor Supply Crisis Looms Over Telangana Stores
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.
JSSC declares physical test results for 1.48L candidates
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.
Emergency Arbitration Provisions in New Arbitration Bill
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 Updates Societies Act for Financial Transparency
Punjab cabinet approves Societies Registration Amendment Act 2025, bringing all societies under RTI, mandatory renewal every 5 years to ensure proper fund usage.
Rs 75 Lakh Liquor Smuggled Under Potatoes Seized
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 Demands Anti-Drug Raids in Gujarat Within 15 Days
Congress stages rallies in Tharad and Patan, demanding immediate NDPS Act raids against drug peddlers and action near schools. Party stands with MLA Jignesh Mevani.
3 arrested for smuggling beer from Delhi to Noida
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 HC: State may need new name due to liquor shops
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.
UPSC Polity Quiz: Governor Powers, Tribunals Explained
Test your UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation with this essential Polity quiz covering Governor's constitutional powers, tribunals reform, and key amendments. Check your progress now!
Calcutta HC Overturns Pocso Conviction, Acquits Accused
Calcutta High Court acquits a man sentenced under the Pocso Act, citing material inconsistencies in witness testimony. Justice Ghosh sets aside the trial court's 3-year imprisonment order.
AP Veterinary Council Challenges Para-Veterinary Act
Andhra Pradesh Veterinary Council chairman asserts the Para-Veterinary Act must operate under the 1984 central law, not as parallel authority. Key officials review implementation concerns.
Nagpur Excise Seizes 373L Foreign Liquor in Katol
Nagpur excise department confiscated 373 litres of foreign liquor worth ₹10.08 lakh smuggled from MP. Two arrested. Report illegal liquor to helpline 18002339999.
Assam uses 1950 Act to order 5 foreigners to leave India
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.
Easy 3-Step DPDP Act Compliance Audit for Businesses
Learn how businesses can comply with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act using a simple 3-step audit process before the 18-month grace period ends.
MP Increases Tribal Welfare Budget by 15% to Rs 47,296 Cr
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 15% hike in tribal welfare budget to Rs 47,296 crore on Tribal Pride Day. Tendu leaf collectors get 33% pay raise, Forest Rights Act settlements cross 3 lakh claims.
Delhi Excise Dept: Licence cancellation for violations
Delhi Excise department issues strict warning to liquor vends after complaints of overpricing, underage sales and adulteration. Read about the consequences and new regulations.
Rajasthan ends two-child rule for local elections
Rajasthan government removes two-child disqualification rule for local body elections after three decades. Minister Jabbar Singh Kharra explains why public representatives deserve equal treatment.
Warring seeks exemption from SC panel appearance
Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring requests exemption from Supreme Court panel appearance in Delhi excise policy case, citing official duties and prior commitments.
Mangaluru Police Use KCoca Against 3 Criminals
Mangaluru Police invoke tough KCoca provisions against three accused including notorious rowdy sheeter in major crime crackdown. Details of the case and charges revealed.
Tribal Land Rights Disparities Exposed Across India
Jharkhand MP Jiten Choudhary reveals alarming inconsistencies in tribal land protection laws across India, highlighting how some states leave indigenous communities vulnerable to displacement and exploitation.
20-yr RI for elderly man raping minor girl in Odisha
A special court in Odisha's Balasore district delivers strong verdict, sentencing 65-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for brutal rape of minor girl. Landmark judgment highlights zero tolerance for child sexual abuse.
UAPA Bail Process: When Courts Grant Freedom
Legal expert decodes the complex bail process under UAPA, revealing when courts grant freedom and what makes these cases different from regular criminal trials.
India's Strategic Play in US Clean Energy Revolution
Discover how Indian investors are strategically positioned to capitalize on America's $370 billion clean energy revolution through the Inflation Reduction Act.
UP cop carries disabled man on shoulders at station
A Uttar Pradesh police officer's extraordinary compassion goes viral as he carries a person with disability on his shoulders through crowded railway station, setting new standard for humanity.
Army Colonel dismissed for affair with officer's wife
In a major disciplinary action, the Indian Army has dismissed a Colonel for engaging in an inappropriate relationship with another officer's wife, violating military conduct rules.
Court rejects divorce plea in godman follower case
In a landmark ruling, Uttarakhand High Court rejects a woman's divorce petition against her husband who abandoned family life to follow a spiritual guru, citing insufficient grounds for dissolution.
India's ASEAN Summit: Strategic Game-Changer
India strengthens its 'Act East' policy through crucial ASEAN engagements, enhancing regional influence and economic partnerships in Southeast Asia.
Himachal drug peddler gets 5-year jail for heroin
Special Court convicts drug dealer with 5-year rigorous imprisonment and ₹40,000 fine for heroin possession in Himachal Pradesh, marking significant victory in state's war against drugs.
UAE Sets Sugar Tax: 50% on Sweet Drinks, Zero for Artificial
The UAE government has finalized its excise tax structure for sweetened beverages, imposing 50% tax on sugary drinks while giving artificial sweeteners a free pass. Learn how this health-focused tax policy will impact consumers and the beverage industry.
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