Nagpur cancer patient lecturer faces poll duty on chemo day
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.
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Nagpur cancer patient lecturer assigned poll duty on chemo day
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.
Teachers on poll duty demand paid rest day in Mumbai
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.
Customs Duty Amnesty Scheme Eyed for 2026-27 Budget
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.
ASI Dies of Heart Attack on Duty in West Champaran
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.
Gujarat Stamp Duty Revenue Up 7%, Crosses Rs 13,699 Cr
Gujarat's stamp duty revenue surged 7% to Rs 13,699 crore in April-Dec 2025, set to exceed the Rs 19,800 crore target. Strong real estate demand and big land deals drive growth.
Income Tax Dept Joins RBI in Warning Against Crypto Risks
India's income tax department warns Parliament about crypto's anonymity and tax evasion risks, joining RBI's opposition. Learn about the regulatory challenges.
UP Cuts Stamp Duty on Family Property Gifts to Rs 5,000
Uttar Pradesh cabinet extends concessional stamp duty of Rs 5,000 on gift deeds for commercial & industrial properties among family members. Move aims to make transfers affordable & transparent.
Imported Cigarettes Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized at BPIA
DRI officers at Bhubaneswar's airport seized 2000 packets of duty-evaded imported cigarettes from a Dubai passenger. This marks the third such seizure in two years. Read more.
UP Cuts Stamp Duty on Family Property Gifts
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.
UP Slashes Stamp Duty for Family Property Transfers
Uttar Pradesh cabinet extends concessional stamp duty of Rs 5,000 on gift deeds for commercial & industrial properties among family members. Major relief for affordable, legal transfers.
Two held in Bijnor for Rs 103 crore hawala, GST fraud
Bareilly police arrest two men for a massive Rs 103 crore hawala & GST fraud network targeting artisans. Shell firms, mule accounts used. Details inside.
Karnataka Expands Stamp Duty Relief on Gift Deeds
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.
UP Cuts Ancestral Property Registration Fee to Rs 10,000
UP Cabinet approves major property reforms: Ancestral property registration now just Rs 10,000, while rent agreement stamp duty is reduced by 90%. Big relief for common people.
Bareilly: Rs 24 Crore Hawala, GST Fraud Racket Busted
Bareilly police crack a major GST fraud and hawala racket involving Rs 24 crore. Two key operatives arrested. Details on the sophisticated scam and ongoing investigation here.
Tergiversation: Meaning, Origin, and Impact in India
Explore the meaning of 'tergiversation'—the art of evasion and ambiguity. Learn its Latin roots, see examples in Indian politics, and expand your vocabulary today!
Steel Prices Jump After New Import Duty, Construction Hit
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.
How AI is Reshaping Tax Scrutiny in India
Indian tax authorities deploy generative AI for faster compliance checks and fraud detection. Discover why human oversight remains crucial in this tech-driven shift.
UP to digitise land mutation, title change by Feb 28
Yogi Adityanath govt partners with NIC for online portal to simplify land records, mutation. Aim: transparency, end to office rounds for lakhs of farmers, owners. Read more.
Rs 1,464 Crore Fake GST Invoicing Racket Busted
Enforcement Wing busts a massive interstate fake invoicing racket involving Rs 1,464 crore in fraudulent transactions for cement, iron, and steel. Read the full investigation details.
Bengaluru Bentley owner probed for Rs 78 lakh tax evasion
A Bengaluru man is under investigation for allegedly forging documents to undervalue his Rs 5.5 crore Bentley Flying Spur, evading nearly Rs 78 lakh in road tax. RTO officials have issued a notice.
5 Bengaluru Sub-Registrars Suspended for Software Fraud
Five Bengaluru sub-registrars suspended for manipulating property registration software, causing major revenue loss. Full details on the investigation and government action here.
Maharashtra waives stamp duty on farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh
Maharashtra government announces stamp duty waiver on agricultural loan documents up to Rs 2 lakh from Jan 1, 2026. Aims to ease financial burden on lakhs of farmers. Read more.
Pune court rejects bail in Rs 21 crore stamp duty fraud case
Paud court rejects bail for suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru in alleged Rs 21 crore stamp duty waiver scam involving Mundhwa govt land. Details inside.
Mumbai property registrations hit 14-year high in 2025
Mumbai's housing market recorded its strongest performance in 14 years in 2025, with over 1.5 lakh property registrations generating Rs 13,487 crore in stamp duty. Driven by end-user demand and improved affordability.
Cigarettes, Tobacco Costlier from Feb 1 After Excise Duty Hike
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.
Jhansi CGST officers held for Rs 70 lakh bribe, CBI seizes Rs 1.6 crore
CBI arrests Deputy Commissioner, two superintendents of CGST in Jhansi for demanding Rs 1.5 crore bribe. Rs 70 lakh first installment seized. Raids recover Rs 90 lakh more. Read the full investigation details.
Cigarette, Gutkha Prices to Rise After Govt Excise Duty Hike
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 Rallies 8% on Govt's Steel Duty Extension
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.
CBI busts Jhansi CGST bribery racket, arrests IRS officer
CBI arrests 5, including an IRS officer, in a Rs 1.5 crore GST bribery scandal in Jhansi. Over Rs 1.6 crore cash seized. Read the full investigation details.
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