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Cigarettes, pan masala and other tobacco products to get costlier from Feb 1

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- A major development comes from the Ministry of Finance as tobacco products are set to become costlier from the beginning of February, following a decision by the Central Governm... Read More


Vietnam kicks off 2026 tourism season with ceremonies for first arrivals

Hanoi, Jan. 1 -- Destinations across Vietnam greeted the year's first visitors on the morning of January 1, marking an auspicious start to the new tourism season. At the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National ... Read More


Gross GST Collections Rise 6.1% YoY to Rs 1.75 Lakh Crore In December 2025

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- India's total goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 6.1% year-on-year in December 2025 to Rs 1,74,550 crore. The subdued growth in GST collections reflects the sweeping r... Read More


Is New Delhi about to ease up on Chinese investment?

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Centre is preparing to significantly relax a five-year-old rule that shut out Chinese capital and put existing investments in limbo, easing the stringent Press Note 3 (PN3) di... Read More


Adequate aid reaches Sumatra flood victims without emergency status

Jakarta, Jan. 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto affirmed that the government provided adequate relief to northern Sumatra provinces affected by flooding and landslides, even without declaring a "nationa... Read More


Pakistan tax authority FBR fails to meet 2025 revenue target, facing shortfall of $1.21 billion in FY-July-Dec

Islamabad, Jan. 1 -- Pakistan's tax authority, the Federal Bureau of Revenue fell significantly short of its revenue commitments by the end of December 31, collecting a total PKR 6,154 billion ($22.2b... Read More


President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his New Year message

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history, President Anura Kumara D... Read More


85% tax on bank transactions exceeding Rs.10 lakh? Govt debunks fake claim made through Instagram reel - 'Stay cautious'

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The government's fact-checking agency, the Press Information Bureau PIB Fact Check unit, on January 1 refuted a claim circulating on social media that an "85% tax has been imposed... Read More


Amid growing strains, Centre bets on discipline to rein in the fisc

NEW DELHI, Jan. 1 -- India's medium-term fiscal strategy, anchored in narrowing the deficit and steering central government debt towards 50% of the gross domestic product (GDP) by fiscal year 2030-31 ... Read More


Tarun Garg takes over as MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Thursday said Tarun Garg has officially assumed charge as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) from January 1, 2026. This is the ... Read More