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"India is absolutely an essential partner to the US": Chief Economist at C
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
International experts at Raisina Dialogue 2026 underscored India's pivotal role in global energy and technology. US economist Meredith Walker called India an "essential partner" for energy stability, while Bhutan's Tshering Cigay Dorji lauded India's leadership in making AI inclusive and acc
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Daniel Radcliffe reveals fitness transformation after quitting smoking and
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Daniel Radcliffe has opened up about his dramatic lifestyle shift, revealing that he once "ran on coffee and cigarettes all day" but now considers himself a self-confessed fitness enthusiast.
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Indian Coast Guard intercepts suspicious boat with Iranian crew; seizes fo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Providing details of the mid-sea interception in a post on X, the Indian Coast Guard stated, ''On 21 Feb 26, @IndiaCoastGuard ship intercepted a suspicious foreign boat inside the #Indian #EEZ, approximately 115 NM west of #Dwarka.''
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"India has crucial role in pulling world together on AI": CIGI Executive D
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Duncan Cass-Beggs of CIGI highlighted India's crucial role in fostering global cooperation on AI governance at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He warned about risks from AGI and ASI while noting AI's benefits. PM Narendra Modi welcomed leaders and will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo
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Manipur: Assam Rifles seizes illicit foreign cigarettes worth ₹2.9 cr in N
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The seized consignment, valued at ₹2.9 crore, along with the vehicle, has been handed over for further legal proceedings. Two individuals were also apprehended in connection with the seizure.
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Cigarette volumes expected to fall as new duty takes effect: Crisil Rating
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Crisil Ratings reports that the domestic cigarette industry is preparing for a 6-8 per cent volume reduction in the next fiscal year. This follows the imposition of additional excise duties and an increase in GST rates effective February 1. Under the new tax structure, the compensation ce
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Mizoram: Assam Rifles seizes foreign currency, smuggled tobacco, foreign c
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Assam Rifles apprehended an individual for his involvement in the illegal transportation of foreign currency and the smuggling of tobacco and foreign cigarettes, an official release stated on Tuesday.
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"Action will definitely be taken": BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana on e-cigarett
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Parliament is the country's largest panchayat. Our country is a cultural country, a country with 'tehzeeb'. Parliament has an Ethics Committee that is investigating this matter. Action will definitely be taken in this," Khatana told ANI.
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Solution to stalemate in House should be found through dialogue: Lok Sabha
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Answering queries during a press conference here on the upcoming Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth, he also said that steps have been taken to cut down on wasteful expenditure and capabilities and capacity of the staff are being enhanced.
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Probe into E-cigarette complaint against Trinamool Congress MP being compl
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Answering queries during a press conference here on the upcoming Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth, he also cautioned members that there will be action if the dignity of the House is not maintained
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Assam Rifles seizes counterfeit Cigarettes worth ₹34 lakhs in Silchar
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department in Silchar, recovered counterfeit cigarettes worth ₹34 lakh from a godown on Tuesday.
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Cigarette, gutkha prices set to rise as Centre sharply hikes excise duties
Updated : 5 months 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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