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Foreign tourists thrilled by 'desert winter' at Sonar Fort, praise Indian
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At the renowned tourist destination of Jaisalmer, a large number of foreign tourists thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations marking the arrival of the New Year amid foggy and misty conditions. Foreign visitors went straight to the top of the famous Sonar Fort to take in the weather and swaye
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DK Shivakumar hails 2025 as year of governance gains, promises major mobil
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Referring to the long-standing traffic bottlenecks in the state capital, Shivakumar said difficult and pending works had finally been taken up. "We have undertaken a difficult, long-pending work. Now there will be no blockage, and with the Hebbal Flyover, the long-pending problem has been
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CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2026, s
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday inaugurated the 14th edition of Ahmedabad International Flower Show at the Sabarmati Riverfront, coinciding with New Year 2026 celebrations.
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India-EU FTA must address impact of carbon tax, suggests Jairam Ramesh
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday suggested that the impending India-EU FTA, which is expected to be signed soon, must account for what he termed as "unacceptable non-tariff barrier", referring to the European Union's CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) that is implemented f
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BJP making all efforts in Bengal, NDA govt will boost development: Bihar M
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary on Thursday commented on the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, saying that the BJP is making every effort in the state.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extends New Year 2026 greetings, hopes for prosperity
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation, wishing everyone an excellent 2026 filled with good health and prosperity. He expressed hope that people's efforts would succeed and prayed for peace, happiness, and harmony in society.
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Cigarette, gutkha prices set to rise as Centre sharply hikes excise duties
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Cigarettes and other tobacco products are set to become significantly more expensive from February 1, 2026, after the Centre announced a steep hike in excise duties, citing rising public health costs, and long-standing revenue leakages in the sector.
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Centre imposes additional excise duty on tobacco products, to be effective
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Finance has notified a major revision in excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, effective February 1, 2026.
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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan meets President Droupadi Murmu to exchan
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Marking the start of 2026, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan extended his personal regards to President Droupadi Murmu during a courtesy call at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The visit highlighted the tradition of high-ranking officials exchanging New Year greetings.
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Strong domestic fundamentals to anchor India markets in 2026: Report
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's equity markets are expected to navigate 2026 with resilience amid global uncertainty, supported by strong domestic fundamentals, policy support and sector-specific tailwinds, according to a recent market outlook report by BP wealth and STOXBOX.
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"Chief Ministership is for the high command to decide," says Karnataka Hom
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Home Minister's remarks come amid an alleged ongoing power tussle within the Karnataka Congress, with the Chief Ministership emerging as a contentious issue after the government reached its halfway mark. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and Home Minist
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Esha Deol remembers dad Dharamendra as she marks New Year 2026
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Actor Esha Deol is currently in Dubai, UAE, where she rang in the New Year 2026.
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