New Health Cess on Tobacco, Pan Masala Post-GST
Indian government introduces new health and security cess on tobacco and pan masala to maintain prices after GST compensation phaseout. Bill to be presented in Lok Sabha.
Indian government introduces new health and security cess on tobacco and pan masala to maintain prices after GST compensation phaseout. Bill to be presented in Lok Sabha.
Putin arrives in New Delhi for 23rd India-Russia summit with Modi. Leaders to discuss nuclear fuel cycle cooperation and Small Modular Reactors. Read full details.
Check today's petrol and diesel prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai. Learn about daily fuel price revision system and factors affecting rates. Stay informed!
Indian government introduces Health Security to National Security Cess Bill, 2025 as money bill in Lok Sabha. President approves legislative move in winter session.
India's Agriculture Ministry calls for transition to green fuel-based farm technologies to reduce emissions and fuel costs. Industry leaders commit to sustainable solutions.
Delhi's retail inflation for industrial workers fell sharply to 1.7% in 2024 from 3.7% last year, driven by significant fuel price drops. Housing costs, however, continued to rise. Read more about the economic implications.
Over 2.5 lakh families in Delhi received LPG connections under PM Ujjwala Yojana, transforming lives with clean cooking fuel. Discover how this initiative fights air pollution.
Supreme Court Road Safety Committee chairman Justice Sapre recommends strict helmet enforcement and accident accountability rules to reduce Tamil Nadu's road fatalities. Read more.
Tata, Hyundai, Mahindra oppose weight-based emission concession for small cars in new efficiency rules, saying it benefits only Maruti Suzuki and hurts India's EV goals. Read more.
Kabul municipality urges residents to reduce fuel consumption as severe winter pollution creates health emergency. Learn how Afghanistan's capital is tackling this crisis.
Karnataka labour department targets Rs 2,120 crore welfare fund through fuel cess for health, accident benefits, education and death compensation. Learn how this impacts workers.
Sebi introduces 1% commission for distributors onboarding first-time investors from B-30 cities and women investors. Effective Feb 2026, with ₹2,000 cap per investment.
Karnataka Cabinet approves a 2% cess on multiplex tickets to fund welfare schemes for cine workers. A one-time settlement for BWSSB dues also cleared. Read for details.
Malbros International faces NGT challenge over fuel-ethanol production clearance. PAC alleges environmental violations at Bathinda plant. Key hearing scheduled for January 2026.
Former IOC chairman Shrikant Vaidya calls short-haul flights between Pune and Mumbai environmentally criminal, advocates high-speed rail networks to cut emissions.
Shocking study reveals biomass cooking smoke causes worse lung damage than cigarettes. 53% of exposed women develop irreversible bronchiectasis. Learn how to protect your family's health.
BP identifies the source of a gasoline pipeline leak, restarting jet fuel supply to Seattle-Tacoma airport. The move prevents major Thanksgiving travel disruptions. Read more about the incident and the $3.8 million fine.
Serbia's only oil refinery could shut down within days if Washington doesn't renew OFAC license. President Vucic calls it 'blackmail' as fuel stocks dwindle.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights transport fuel as a major cause of India's air pollution, urging a shift to alternative energy and new technology for cleaner air.
Kelwad police swiftly arrested four interstate diesel thieves, recovering stolen fuel and equipment worth ₹3.5 lakh within hours of the crime. Read how technology helped crack the case.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk condemns COP30's weak climate agreement, warning fossil fuel inaction may become crime against humanity. Read the full analysis.
COP30 climate summit concludes with historic $1.2 trillion finance commitment for developing nations but fails to establish fossil fuel phase-out timeline. Key outcomes analyzed.
COP30 climate summit in Brazil reflects a major power shift, accommodating India and China's concerns on finance and trade while omitting a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap demanded by EU nations.
Global climate negotiations in Brazil produced agreement but failed to explicitly target fossil fuels. Key outcomes include adaptation finance boost and renewed focus on deforestation.
Nations at COP30 in Brazil agreed on new climate efforts but the deal omits a direct fossil fuel phase-out plan. Critics call the agreement insufficient to meet the 1.5°C goal.
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COP30 draft agreement faces criticism for omitting fossil fuel phase-out timeline. Brazil's proposal raises concerns about climate commitments ahead of November summit.
ITI Mutual Fund launches Diviniti Equity Long Short Fund under SEBI's SIF framework. NFO open Nov 10-24, 2025. A new era for regulated alternative strategies in India.
India's proposed CAFE-3 emission norms create industry divide as small car makers warn of price hikes while SUV manufacturers support weight-based formula. Learn how this affects car buyers.