Punjab Teachers Protest Over Election Duty Deaths, Injuries
Teacher organisations in Punjab held protests demanding justice & ₹2 crore compensation for colleagues who died on election duty. Read about their demands for safety reforms.
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HC Orders ₹10.8 Lakh Stamp Duty Refund to Pune Couple
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to refund stamp duty to an elderly Pune couple who abandoned a flat purchase due to Covid-19 financial and medical crisis. Landmark ruling prevents 'unjust enrichment' by state.
Punjab Teachers' Unions Protest Poll Duty Mismanagement
15 teachers' unions in Punjab stage statewide protests against alleged harassment during election duty. They demand compensation for families of deceased teachers and better safety measures. Read more.
Call of Duty's New Strategy: Free Trial, Unprecedented Support
Activision announces a major shift for Call of Duty, offering a free Black Ops 7 trial next week and ending back-to-back releases. Experience the game and decide for yourself.
DTF Objects to Heavy Teacher Deployment for Punjab Elections
Democratic Teachers' Front protests excessive election duties for teachers in Punjab, citing academic disruption and safety concerns. Demands exemptions, security, and honorarium for staff.
7 Unnatural Deaths in Goa, 2 British Nationals Among Deceased
Goa police report seven unnatural deaths this week. Details on the fatalities in Anjuna, Candolim, Panaji, and Margao, including two British nationals. Read the full report.
IndiGo flight cancelled at Mangaluru due to crew duty limits
Over 100 passengers spent the night at Mangaluru airport after IndiGo flight 6E 5150 to Mumbai was cancelled due to crew duty time limits, causing distress and multiple delays.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill on Tobacco Excise Duty
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to amend excise duty rates on tobacco and its products. This legislative move aims to update the Central Excise Act, 1944. Read for details and implications.
Delhi MCD Election Results 2025: BJP Triumphs
BJP sweeps Delhi MCD elections 2025 with 126 seats, AAP gets 55, Congress 9. Full ward-wise winners list and analysis of the capital's political shift.
GST Cut Backfires on Ludhiana's Bicycle Industry
Ludhiana's bicycle sector faces a worsening crisis as a GST reduction to 5% exacerbates an inverted duty structure, blocking working capital and threatening small units. Industry demands urgent reform.
UP Treats Athletes' Competition Time as Official Duty
Uttar Pradesh government ends leave hurdles for appointed athletes, declaring national/international participation as 'duty'. Cabinet also approves MoU for Varanasi stadium as National Centre of Excellence.
Call of Duty Season 1 Starts Dec 4 with Major Content Drop
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 1 begins on December 4. Explore new maps, modes, weapons, and the biggest seasonal content drop in franchise history. Dive in now!
Bajpe, Kinnigoli Panchayat Polls Schedule Out
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
Urdu Press on EC's SIR, BLO Deaths & a Jammu Land Gift
Urdu dailies highlight the Election Commission's SIR controversy, BLO fatalities, a Hindu neighbour's land gift in Jammu, and Karnataka's CM transition. Read the full analysis.
SC: Prosecutor Not Just for Conviction, Overturns 3 Murder Convictions
India's Supreme Court clarifies a prosecutor's duty is to assist justice, not just secure convictions. Bench of Justices Karol & Singh overturns three murder convictions. Read the landmark ruling.
DRI Busts Rs 10.42 Crore E-Cigarette Smuggling Racket in Tuticorin
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major e-cigarette smuggling network in Tuticorin, seizing goods worth Rs 10.42 crore and arresting three individuals. Read the full investigation details.
UP BLO Dies at Home, Family Cites Work Pressure
A Booth Level Officer in UP's Hathras died after collapsing at home. His family alleges extreme work pressure was the cause. Read the full report on the incident and the growing concerns over BLO duties.
Govt Bills to Levy Excise on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala
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.
UP Teacher Dies During Election Duty, 8th Fatality in 10 Days
A headmaster in Sambhal died of a heart attack during Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, the eighth such death in Uttar Pradesh. Family cites immense pressure on BLOs.
Railways Promotes Women's Cricket World Cup Champions
Indian Railways promotes three Women's Cricket World Cup champions to Officer on Special Duty posts. Read about this historic recognition for India's sporting heroes.
BLO Duty Extension Hits Kolkata Schools During Exams
Kolkata schools face severe staff shortage as teachers' BLO duties are extended by 7 days, disrupting exams and evaluations. School heads express deep concern over managing crucial year-end processes.
MP Demands Ban on Duty-Free Arecanut Imports
Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta calls for a ban on duty-free arecanut imports, citing data showing Bhutan and Myanmar dominate shipments. Read his full demand and the potential impact on local farmers.
Karnataka unveils digital e-stamp paper system
Karnataka introduces a fully online, secure digital e-stamp paper system to curb fraud in stamp duty processes. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the initiative on December 1, 2025.
New Cess, Higher Excise Proposed for Tobacco Products
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.
UP BLO Deaths: Families Blame SIR Stress, Officials Deny
Two more BLO deaths in Uttar Pradesh, blamed on SIR workload pressure, ignite a crisis. Families demand answers as officials deny any link. Read the full story.
New Excise Duty Bills for Tobacco, Pan Masala Introduced in LS
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.
Govt introduces bills to hike tobacco duty, pan masala cess
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.
UP CEO: No Pressure on BLOs, 70% SIR Forms Digitised
UP CEO Navdeep Rinwa instructs DEOs to prevent mental pressure on BLOs amid deaths linked to SIR work stress. Over 10.75 crore forms, 70% of voters, digitised. Read the full story.
New Excise Duty on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala Proposed
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.
7 BLO Deaths in UP Amid SIR Work Pressure
Tragic deaths of 7 Booth Level Officers in Uttar Pradesh linked to SIR workload pressure. Families demand justice as officials deny direct connection. Read the full investigation.
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