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FM Sitharaman moves Bill to raise tax on tobacco, pan masala

India, Dec. 2 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha to levy excise duty on tobacco and tobacco products, and a new cess on the manufacturing of pan mas... Read More


Punjab, Haryana saw 90% drop in farm fires this season: Govt

India, Dec. 2 -- The Government on Monday informed Parliament that Punjab and Haryana together recorded about 90 per cent fewer farm fire incidents during the 2025 paddy harvesting season compared to ... Read More


Govt open to SIR debate: Kiren Rijiju

India, Dec. 2 -- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday asserted in the Rajya Sabha that the Government is not averse to holding a discussion on SIR or electoral reforms, as he asked th... Read More


RS Chairman urges members to uphold Constitution

India, Dec. 2 -- CP Radhakrishnan on Monday urged members to uphold the Constitution and follow parliamentary norms while adhering to the 'Lakshman Rekha' as envisaged under the rules of the Upper Hou... Read More


Mallikarjun Kharge calls for fair play in Rajya Sabha

India, Dec. 2 -- Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday assured Chairman CP Radhakrishnan of cooperation from the Congress party in the smooth conduct of the House, as he also u... Read More


Rs 51,000 crore spent on welfare pensions in 18 months: Naidu

India, Dec. 2 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said the TDP-led NDA Government has spent Rs 51,000 crore on welfare pensions in the past 18 months. Addressing a public me... Read More


Shalina Shines, Showcasing Khelo India's Inclusivity

India, Dec. 1 -- Wrestler Shalina Sayer Siddhi from the Siddi community bagged a bronze medal in the women's 57kg freestyle event at Khelo India University Games (KIUG), underscoring the Khelo India p... Read More


Harmanpreet Kaur flags off Pink City Half Marathon

India, Dec. 1 -- World Cup winning Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur flagged off the 10th edition of the Pink City Half Marathon here as part of the 'Run For Zero Hunger' cause. The maratho... Read More


HC directs Rajasthan Govt to encourage ride-hailing apps to have 15% women drivers in six months

India, Dec. 1 -- The Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to encourage app-based ride-hailing platforms to have at least 15 per cent women drivers within six months. It also directe... Read More


Flyer accused of misbehaving with airhostess arrested

India, Dec. 1 -- A software employee was arrested for allegedly misbehaving with an air hostess on board a flight from Dubai to Hyderabad, police said here on Sunday. According to a complaint lodged b... Read More