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Government notifies Act for sharp hike in duty on tobacco products

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- The Government has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, effecting a substantial increase in excise duties on unmanufactured tobacco, manufactured tobacco, tobacco p... Read More


"Saddened by the demise of former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Chakurkar Ji:" Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his deep condolences on the passing of senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, remembering him as a leader wit... Read More


Delhi govt explores option to convert mohalla clinic cabins into night shelters

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- With at least 247mohalla clinics being shut down, the government is now weighing options to convert the porta cabins that earlier housed these facilities into night shelters for ... Read More


Rajnath Singh condoles passing of former Union Minister Shivraj Patil, recalls his contributions to India

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed grief over the demise of senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, recalling his service to the coun... Read More


"Left deep mark on Indian politics": Congress' Gaurav Gogoi condoles demise of Shivraj Patil

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Friday expressed condolences and support to the family of late Congress leader Shivraj Patil, after his demise at the age of 90. Speaking to ANI,... Read More


Cargo trains to criss-cross India in new Rs.1.5 trillion corridors

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Indian Railways is exploring three new freight corridors to extend the high-speed cargo network deeper into southern, eastern, and central India, building on the success of two o... Read More


"Patil served the nation with distinction...": Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge mourns Shivraj Patil's death

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday expressed grief on the demise of Congress leader and former Union Minister Shivraj Patil. He reflected upon his legacy and said t... Read More


Jairam Ramesh accuses BJP of pitting Tagore against Bankim Chandra in debate on Vande Mataram

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday tore into BJP RS MP JP Nadda for his speech during the discussion on Vande Mataram in the upper house. Ramesh alleged that the ... Read More


Lokayukta Bill cleared, CM can be probed under new law

India, Dec. 12 -- The Maharashtra State Lokayukta Amendment Bill, 2025, was passed by both houses of the state legislature on Thursday, after incorporating three minor amendments suggested by the cent... Read More


Prime Minister Condoles the Demise of Shivraj Patil

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 12 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Shri Shivraj Patil, describing him as an experienced leader who devoted his life to public service. In his mess... Read More