Maharashtra teachers and school staff deployed on election duty work 30-35 hours straight, demanding a sanctioned paid rest day. The association cites exhaustion and late-night travel as major concerns.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
Women government employees in Nagpur face a clash as EVM distribution on Makar Sankranti, Jan 14, coincides with key festival rituals. Read how they are managing their dual responsibilities.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
Bombay High Court reprimands BMC Commissioner for requisitioning court staff for election work. Bench orders civic chief to 'save' himself and find alternatives. Read the full story.
Punjab teacher associations demand Rs 2 crore compensation for a couple who died on election duty. They announce a state-level 'Insaf' rally in Moga on January 18. Read more.
India's school education undergoes a multi-faceted transformation in 2025 with a new 5+3+3+4 structure, two board exams, and a push for skills. Explore the key changes and challenges.
Kolkata's state-run schools started the new academic session with a manpower crisis as teachers are away on BLO and SIR duties. Discover how schools are coping and the impact on syllabus coverage.
LIC development officers approach Calcutta High Court, stating 60-day election duty as EROs hampers their ability to meet crucial March 31 premium targets, risking job termination. Read the full details.
Nagpur & Amravati crack down on election duty defaulters. Four headmasters face police complaints under new law, while 514 civic staff get show-cause notices. Read the full story.
Prices of cigarettes, bidis, and other tobacco products will rise from February 1, 2026, after the government imposes a new excise duty. Find out the latest tax rates and impact on consumers.
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
Tata Steel shares continue their rally, gaining 1.2% to hit a one-month high after India extends safeguard duties on steel imports for three years. Discover the impact on the sector and future demand outlook.
The Indian government has increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty on cigarettes. Find out the new rates and the expected impact on prices and public health.
Bombay High Court stays BMC Commissioner's letters directing court staff for election duty, questioning his power. Key details on the legal challenge and implications for Mumbai's civic polls.
In an urgent late-night hearing at the CJ's residence, Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic polls, citing constitutional control. Next hearing on Jan 5.
In an urgent late-night hearing, the Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic election duty and demanded a personal explanation. The court cited a 2008 exemption and constitutional authority.
UP Congress president Ajay Rai visited the family of booth officer Umesh Gautam in Sitapur, who died by suicide allegedly due to SIR work pressure. He demanded ₹1 crore aid and a probe.
JJ Hospital's dean requests BMC to exempt 134 medical staff from election duty, warning of severe impact on patient services and medical admissions. Read the full story.
India imposes 11-12% safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years to protect domestic industry from cheap shipments, primarily from China. Read the full details.
Academic activities in Punjab schools face disruption as teachers are deployed for election duties. Learn about the impact on students and the demands for a permanent solution.
Teacher associations in Moga reject Rs 10 lakh compensation for a couple who died on election duty, demanding Rs 2 crore each and job assurances for their children. Candle marches continue.
An FIR is registered in Mumbai after a BMC official and an election videographer were assaulted while on duty. The incident occurred on Dec 27 in Vile Parle. Details inside.