A postage stamp for 8th-century ruler Perumbidigu Mutharaiyar has ignited a political tussle in Tamil Nadu. BJP and DMK vie for credit as they woo the influential Mutharaiyar community ahead of elections. Read more.
Delhi government proposes a massive 10x increase in circle rates for agricultural land to match market prices, boosting revenue and farmer compensation. Read the full details.
A Pune court remands Sheetal Tejwani in police custody till Dec 23 in a Rs 6 crore stamp duty evasion case involving a 40-acre Mundhwa land deal. Key accused include a suspended sub-registrar and a business partner linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Read the ful
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.
Poornima Janardhan from Udupi's postal department won the Vermeil Award at the International Philately Exhibition in Bali for her stamp collection on Hindu deities. Read her inspiring story.
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.
Pune court extends suspended sub registrar Ravindra Taru's police custody in Mundhwa land scam. Probe reveals Rs 48,000 deposits during deal registration, causing Rs 6 crore govt revenue loss. Read the latest details.
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Bavdhan police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru for illegally registering a sale deed for 40-acre govt land in Mundhwa, causing massive stamp duty loss. Son of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar linked to buyer firm. Read the full investigation.
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Amadea Enterprises LLP, linked to Ajit Pawar's son, argued for stamp duty exemption in the Mundhwa land deal. The registration department's final order is expected in 5-6 days. Read the latest developments.
A captivating philately exhibition in Ludhiana displayed rare stamps and India's postal history. The event, organized by the Philatelic Club, featured unique collections and celebrated the art of stamp collecting.
A two-day district-level philatelic exhibition in Ludhiana's PAU showcases 81 frames of rare stamps. Over 250 students participated in competitions, highlighting philately's growing appeal.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials. Aim: boost public trust & accountability. Details inside.
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IndiGo faces severe operational turmoil with 200+ flight cancellations nationwide. DGCA investigates as new pilot rest rules and tech glitches cause chaos. Details inside.
Mint's investigation reveals LIC's inconsistent voting, raising questions about its dual role as a public insurer and a strategic state investor. Explore the implications for millions of policyholders.
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
IndiGo's network faces major disruptions as new duty-time regulations cause flight cancellations and delays across India. Passengers report chaos at airports. #TravelNews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.