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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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"Normalcy in ties can't be at cost of sovereignty": Owaisi asks Centre to
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has asked the Centre to rebut the Chinese Foreign Minister's claim of Beijing's role in mediating the India-Pakistan standoff, stating that "normalcy in ties" with the neighbouring country cannot be at the cost of sovereignty.
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Mansukh Mandaviya virtually inaugurates foundation stone laying of Rs 75 C
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for a state-of-the-art High Performance Centre (HPC) at the Sports Authority of India's Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC), Bengaluru.
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PM chairs 50th meeting of PRAGATI; says ICT-enabled platform exemplifies c
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI - the ICT-enabled multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation - earlier today, marking a significant milestone in a decade-long journey of cooperative, outcome-driven governance under the leaders
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Nimesulide banned: Centre prohibits sale of oral painkiller doses above 10
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Government of India has banned the manufacture of the painkiller nimesulide and has also prohibited the sale of all oral formulations of this popular painkiller containing more than 100 mg.
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Dr. Ankita Shah: Transforming TMJ Care from Mumbai to Dubai
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) / New Delhi [India] / Dubai [UAE], December 31: As cases of chronic facial pain, jaw dysfunction and undiagnosed temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders continue to rise, healthcare providers across India and the Middle East are witnessing a shift in how these conditions
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Dance theatre production brings Meera Bai’s devotion to life through Katha
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Anjana Welfare Society presented its dance theatre production "Mihira," a captivating confluence of art, devotion, and storytelling at the India Habitat Centre on Tuesday evening in New Delhi.
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Jindal Public School celebrates Annual Day with theme 'Maa - The Divine St
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31: Jindal Public School, Dashrath, Dwarka-Palam Road, organised its Annual Day celebration on Sunday with ceremonial grandeur and cultural reverence. The programme was held on the school campus and was centred on the theme "Maa - The Divine Strength,"
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"Clear message needs to be delivered": RJD MP Manoj Jha questions Centre's
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Wednesday questioned central government's silence on recent violence in Bangladesh against Hindu minorities and said that a "clear message" needs to delivered.
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Hettich Strengthens Its Experiential Footprint in Chennai with New Experie
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 31: Reinforcing its commitment to immersive brand experiences, Hettich, one of the world's leading manufacturers of furniture fittings, has significantly expanded its experiential presence in Chennai with the inauguration of its upgraded Experience Cent
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10-minute delivery increasing pressure on gig workers, Centre must step in
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Telangana Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy on Wednesday highlighted growing concerns among gig and platform workers about payment delays, working conditions, and social security, stressing the need for structured dialogue among stakeholders.
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