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Ahmedabad: The music thumped, the lights flashed, and revellers danced into the night, until sirens broke the beat. A DJ party at a Shilaj farmhouse turned into a police raid, as undercover officers from Bopal police found liquor and hookahs -- both prohibited under Gujarat's laws -- being served at the party on Friday night. By morning, 20 people, including 13 foreign students, two bootleggers and the owners of the farmhouse, were taken into custody.According to Bopal inspector B T Gohil, aroun ...Read More >
Acting on a tip-off about the sale of the contraband from a residential property in the Kasarwadavali area, the police raided the premises on Tuesday, he said. The cops seized various brands of banned gutka and tobacco products, valued at about Rs 46 lakh, and booked two persons, identified as Nilesh Chalwade (35) and Satyaban Behra (32), reported PTI. A case has been registered against Chalwade and Behra under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act, r ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday invited quotations from reputed entities to acquire the 'Official Partner Rights' for the Women's Premier League (WPL), through a tender process, according to a media advisory from the league. Accordingly, the BCCI is issuing the Request for Quotations for Official Partner Rights for Women's Premier League ("RFQ"), which provides the detailed terms and conditions governing the submissio ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The Health Department has urged all government departments to refrain from accepting sponsorships, displaying advertisements, or using symbols with tobacco manufacturers. It directed that no sports, cultural, or public events be conducted in collaboration with tobacco companies. The department emphasised that these measures are part of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's national strategy to curb tobacco consumption and prevent industry influence on public institutions ...Read More >
With over 8.6 million smokers in South Africa according to the Global Action to End Smoking, the number of smoke related deaths remains elevated at about 32 000 per year based on statistics from Tobacco Control Data. Efforts to make smoke-free products more widely available could help South Africa reduce smoking-related deaths, industry players have said, as the government finalises new legislation for the tobacco sector. However, the affordability of these alternatives has become a key concern ...Read More >
Singarayakonda (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 10 (PTI) Tobacco worth Rs 550 crore was destroyed in a major fire that broke out during the small hours of Friday at a Tobacco factory here in Prakasam district. According to police, the factory management claimed that about 11,000 tonnes of tobacco was gutted when flames engulfed the factory's 'A' and 'B' blocks during wee hours. However, no casualties were reported in the incident. "Tobacco worth nearly Rs 550 crore was gutted in a massive fire that broke ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Telangana continues to hold its position as a key industrial hub in India. According to the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2023-24, released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the state ranks among the country's top 10 industrial states, contributing 2.67% of total output and 3.37% of Gross Value Added (GVA) in the factory sector. The pharmaceutical sector remains Telangana's strongest pillar. With an output of Rs 79,24,593 lakh and GVA of Rs 24,45,188 lakh, the state ranks ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 29 (UNI) On World Heart Day, voices from the government, medical fraternity, and public figures united in urging Indians to adopt healthier lifestyles to combat the rising threat of cardiovascular diseases -- especially among the youth. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the world's leading cause of death, claiming an estimated 19.8 million lives in 2022 alone, according to the WHO. These accounted for 32% of all global deaths, with heart attacks and strokes responsible for 8 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The incidence of cancer in India has gone up by 26%, from 84.8 per 1 lakh population in 1990 to 107.2 in 2023, according to a new study. Published in The Lancet, it shows deaths due to cancer increased by 21% during this period, despite advances in treatment. In comparison, both incidence and mortality have declined significantly in US and China over the 33-year period. The reason behind this is strong tobacco control, universal vaccination and organised screening in these two countri ...Read More >
Major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases include hypertension, tobacco use, alcohol consumption Heart diseases are the leading cause of deaths in South-East Asia, with the condition claiming the lives of eight people every minute, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day. World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29 to raise awareness about heart diseases and the importance of early detection to save and improve more lives. The theme this y ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Heart disease is increasing at alarming rate, with about 25 per cent people below 50 years of age being afflicted, say experts. Small wonder the theme for the 2025 World Heart Day is 'Don't Miss a Beat, underlining the urgency of prioritizing heart health to prevent avoidable tragedies. The most common factors responsible for the recent rise in heart attacks are lifestyle choices, poor diet choices and excessive use of tobacco and alcohol, say doctors. Mool Mantra of 8 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre is closely monitoring whether companies are passing on the benefits of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts to consumers, and enforcement measures will only be decided after field reports are analysed by the end of September. "We are awaiting inputs from field formations by the end of this month. We cannot have knee-jerk reactions to fresh reforms; they need time to settle," a government source said. Over 50 products from various categories are being examined ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Amid the ongoing cleanliness drive, Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Tuesday warned of action against those who indulge in pasting posters on public walls. Speaking to ANI, Singh welcomed the announcement made by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta earlier in the day. Also Read | Ragging Horror in Madurai: Student Stripped, Hit With Slipper on Private Parts at Tamil Nadu ITI College Hostel; Case Registered. "The people of Delhi have been tol ...Read More >
The post was aimed at the central government's GST policy on tobacco products. (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Congress compared Bihar with bidis, sparking controversy and insult to Biharis, said PM Modi * Prime Minister Modi condemned Congress and RJD for alleged misgovernance in Bihar * PM Modi accused opposition of supporting infiltrators and pledged their removal by NDA Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Purnea: Prime Minis ...Read More >
GST 2.0 simplifies India's indirect tax regime with two core rates of 5% and 18%, plus a 40% de-merit slab. Insurance premiums become GST-exempt, renewables gain from lower costs, and consumer electronics see relief. The reform aims to boost compliance, influence spending patterns, and realign sectoral margins. India's indirect tax regime has undergone a structural shift. Announced on September 5, 2025, and scheduled to take effect from September 22, GST 2.0 rationalises the current four-tiered ...Read More >
Purnea (Bihar) [India], September 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) parties for allegedly insulting Bihar, citing a now-deleted social media post by the Congress Kerala unit, referring to the GST cut on the tobacco product, beedi. Addressing a rally in Purnea, PM Modi alleged opposition leaders for hating Bihar and causing damage to Bihar reputation. Historic construction works have taken place, and Bihar-made railway engines a ...Read More >
Purnea (Bihar) [India], September 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) parties for allegedly insulting Bihar, citing a now-deleted social media post by the Congress's Kerala unit, referring to the GST cut on the tobacco product, beedi. Addressing a rally in Purnea, PM Modi alleged opposition leaders for 'hating Bihar' and causing "damage to Bihar's reputation." "Historic construction works have taken place, and Bihar-made railway ...Read More >
Purnea, Sep 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Congress for allegedly comparing the people of Bihar with 'bidis', terming it an "insult to Biharis", and said people of the state will give a befitting reply to the opposition INDIA bloc constituents in the upcoming assembly polls. A now-deleted social media post by the Kerala unit of the Congress had triggered controversy, as its language linked "Bihar with bidis". The post was aimed at the central government's GST polic ...Read More >
Chennai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have reduced the tax burden on people. Addressing the Joint Conclave of Trade and Industries Association - 'Tax Reforms for Rising Bharat' in Chennai, she explained that the four-tier GST structure has now been simplified to just two slabs. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Statement "Earlier, GST had four categories. Now, we have simplified it into two slabs - 5 per cent ...Read More >
Tobacco kills 1.35 million Indians annually, yet quit rates remain low at just 7%. Experts urged science-backed harm reduction strategies, including regulated smoke-free nicotine alternatives. Studies show such products carry far lower risks than smoking. While not risk-free, experts believe they can aid India's goal of cutting tobacco use by 30% by 2025 under WHO targets. Tobacco kills 1.35 million Indians every year, but quit rates remain very low despite widespread awareness. With India spe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Tobacco kills 1.35 million Indians every year, but quit rates remain very low despite widespread awareness. With India spending more than Rs 1.77 lakh crore annually on tobacco-related diseases, healthcare experts called for innovative, science-backed harm reduction strategies, including the use of smoke-free nicotine alternatives. Dr Pawan Gupta, senior consultant, Pulmonary Medicine at BLK-MAX Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi stated that for patients with COPD or cardi ...Read More >
Haryana's education department has prohibited the sale of tobacco and related substances within 100 yards of schools, instructing officials to enforce the ban and report violations. This action follows the state's recent legislation in 2024, which outlawed hookah bars and imposed strict penalties for offenders. Haryana's Directorate of School Education has banned the sale of tobacco, gutkha and other intoxicating substances within 100 yards of all schools in the state on Friday. According to t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has dismissed a viral social media message that falsely claimed new GST transition benefits would take effect from September 22, 2025. According to the misleading message, the changes would cover areas such as unutilised cess credit, ITC on exempt supplies, and new price adjustment provisions. The CBIC clarified that these claims are factually incorrect and misleading, urging citizens, trade bodies, and businesses to rely only on ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
A social media post by the Kerala Congress unit sparked a political firestorm in Bihar, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP. The post, which has since been deleted, linked reduced GST rates on bidis to Bihar, prompting accusations of insulting the state. The BJP and Congress locked horns in Bihar on Friday over a social media post by the opposition party, which allegedly made disparaging remarks about the state while criticising the reduction in GST rates for "bidis". Leaders like Union Minis ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad. Sept 5 (Maxim News): The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman has taken a dig at the Congress party and its top leader Rahul Gandhi, who are claiming that the credit for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 is theirs. She said that the same people who had previously criticised GST as the Gabbar singh Tax are now taking credit for GST 2.0. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp She said that opposition leaders, who had earlier described the Goods and Services Tax as Gabbar singh Tax, ...Read More >
A Think Change Forum report advocates for GST 2.0 to adopt just two slabs -- 5% and 18% -- capping the peak rate at 18% to simplify the tax system. The report, released ahead of a GST Council meeting, suggests this move would boost consumption, improve compliance, and generate higher revenues by eliminating anomalies and reducing litigation. The long-term success of Goods and Services Tax (GST) depends on moving towards a single nationwide rate, and GST 2.0 should be the first step by adopting ...Read More >
Oral cancer affects mouth areas and sometimes extends to the throat. Tobacco and alcohol are major causes. HPV infection is a growing concern, especially among younger adults. Betel nut chewing is risky in South Asia. Sun exposure increases lip cancer risk. Diet, oral hygiene, age, gender, and genetics also play a role. Prevention involves lifestyle changes and awareness. Oral cancer, often called mouth cancer, is one of those conditions that can quietly develop before showing serious signs. It ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The proposed GST reforms, announced by the prime minister to be rolled out by Diwali, halving the current four-rate tax structure into two-tier regime at lower rates, though will lead to an estimated average revenue loss of Rs 85,000 crore per annum, will give a big boost to the for-long sagging consumption story to the tune of Rs 1.98 trillion, a report has said. The current GST structure consists of four main rate slabs: 5, 12, 18 and 28%. These rates apply to most goods and services. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday the goods and services tax (GST) would be reformed and taxes lowered by Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, set to be celebrated in October this year. "This Diwali, I am going to make it a double Diwali for you. Over the past eight years, we have undertaken a major reform in goods and services tax. We are bringing next-generation GST reforms that will reduce the tax burden across the country," he said during a sp ...Read More >
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