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DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's states are racing to seize the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing wheel, offering lucrative clean-energy policies as the Centre eases off the accelerator. From Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu to Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, top manufacturing states have put in place new EV policies over the past two years, dangling land discounts, tax breaks, and capital subsidies to woo EV makers and component suppliers. Joining them soon are Gujarat and Haryana, which are scheduled to release ...Read More >
Imphal, Aug 8 (PTI) Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra on Friday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime poses significant challenges for the state as its economic and infrastructural conditions differ vastly from the rest of the country. In a post on X, Keisham said, "GST -- A One-Nation Tax That Overlooks Manipur's Unique Realities. Manipur is likely to face grave difficulties following the passage of the amendment to the State GST in Parliament yesterday." "The GST regime h ...Read More >
Guwahati, Aug 3: Continuing his campaign trail for the second straight day in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his development pitch ahead of the upcoming September council polls, on Sunday. Reaffirming the BJP's development agenda at a public gathering in Kumarikata, Tamulpur, , the Chief Minister stated, "The BTR needs bridges, schools, and colleges. If candidates from all communities in Assam are getting government jobs in a free and transp ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 3 (ANI): For the year 2025-26, under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Gujarat has been allocated a grant of Rs 50 crore. These approvals have been significantly boosting fisheries activities in Gujarat. It also aims to modernise the sector, improve traceability, and build a robust fisheries management system while ensuring the socio-economic welfare of fishing communities. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the Government of India has approved projects ( ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 3 (ANI): For the year 2025-26, under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Gujarat has been allocated a grant of Rs 50 crore. These approvals have been significantly boosting fisheries activities in Gujarat. It also aims to modernise the sector, improve traceability, and build a robust fisheries management system while ensuring the socio-economic welfare of fishing communities. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the Government of India has approved projects ( ...Read More >
PM Modi said that in six states in eastern India, gas pipelines are being laid. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Prime Minister Modi launched development projects worth Rs 5,400 crore in West Bengal * Laid foundation for BPCL's Rs 1,950-crore City Gas Distribution project in Bankura and Purulia * Dedicated Rs 1,190-crore Durgapur-Kolkata natural gas pipeline under Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Durgapur: Prime Minister Narendra ...Read More >
Durgapur (West Bengal) [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that over 10.33 crore women have been provided with free connections of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). He stated that there were 14 crore LPG connections in 2014, and the number of connections has increased to 33 crore as of 2025. LPG Connection: Year 2014 - 14 crore and Year 2025 - 33 crore, Puri said while addressing the gathering here ...Read More >
Durgapur (West Bengal) [India], July 18 (ANI): In a veiled take on the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Puri reiterated that petrol and diesel prices in non-BJP states are ruling above that of BJP-run states. Speaking in Durgapur, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside on the dais, Minister Puri said petrol and diesel prices are Rs 7-8 per litre lower in BJP-ruled states. Also Read | WWE SmackDown Tonight, July 18: Undisputed Cha ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that betraying India will have consequences. He referenced Operation Sindoor, which destroyed terrorist camps in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Shah credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with securing the country, contrasting it with frequent terrorist attacks during Congress rule. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said a strong message has gone out to the world that no one should mess with India's citizens, its borders or its defence forces, an ...Read More >
Mumbai: Abu Dhabi-based Ocior Energy has won the bid to supply 5,000 tonne of green hydrogen per year to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's Visakhapatnam refinery in Andhra Pradesh, according to people familiar with the development. The green hydrogen project is to be set up on a build, own, operate basis for 25 years. Ocior Energy will manufacture green hydrogen at ₹328 a kg, excluding goods and services tax (GST). It is the second refinery after Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Two people died and four others were injured after a fire broke out at a house in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area on Tuesday evening, an official said. Police have identified the deceased as Tanveer (28) and Nusrat. A call was received at Jagatpuri police station at 8.46 pm regarding a fire incident at Band Gali, Old Govindpura, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said. When a police team reached the spot, it found that 10 people were trapped insi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Edible oil refiners are expected to witness a 2-3 per cent year-on-year decline in revenue to Rs 2.6 lakh crore in FY26 due to lower realisations, a report said on Tuesday. However, volumes are likely to grow 2.8-3.0 per cent year-on-year, Crisil Ratings said in the report. As a result, operating margin is expected to shrink 30-50 basis points to 3.3-3.5 per cent. But stable working capital requirements and lower capital expenditure (capex) will keep credit profiles stable ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 15 (PTI) The Bihar government on Tuesday decided to provide ex gratia to the next of kin of non-corporate taxpayers in the event of the person's death in an accident. The Cabinet approved the proposed Bihar Businessmen Accident Death Scheme, 2025, Additional Chief Secretary (Cabinet Secretariat) S Siddhartha told reporters. "As per the proposal of the Commercial tax department, approved by the Cabinet, the state government will give Rs 5 lakh as ex-gratia to the next of the kin of a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to t ...Read More >
Mumbai : "Today's unified response to the 'Bar Bandh' and 'No Alcohol' call across Maharashtra is a clear reflection of the deep distress felt by the hospitality industry over a 60 per cent hike in excise duty, alongside a 15 per cent increase in annual license fees and imposition of 10 per cent VAT on IMFL at FL3 outlets. Around 90-95 per cent of hotel bars, including those in Mumbai and major cities across the State stood in solidarity by suspending liquor service but maintained food services ...Read More >
The Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) announced a nationwide liquor bandh to oppose Maharashtra's tax hikes, which it said are pushing the industry towards a collapse. More than 20,000 bars and permit rooms across Maharashtra will shut operations on July 14 (Monday) in protest against the state government's tax hikes on liquor, which they characterised as "draconian". The Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) said the nationwide bandh has been organised to oppose the stat ...Read More >
Mumbai: A statewide strike by bars on Monday to protest three tax hikes imposed on the hospitality industry over the past year saw overwhelming participation across Maharashtra, according to Association of Hotels and Restaurants (AHAR), one of the apex bodies of restaurants and bars in the state that had given the bandh call. Sudhakar Shetty, president of AHAR, said almost 95% of bars and permit rooms in urban centres, including Mumbai, shut operations for the day, as did nearly all in rural are ...Read More >
New Delhi: The main source of income of any country is tax. If we talk only about India, here income tax is levied according to the income of the people. That is, people who earn less have to pay less tax. The highest rate of income tax in the country is 39 percent. In many countries of the world, the tax rate is less than India while in many countries it is higher. There are some countries in the world where tax is not levied. In such a situation, the question arises that how will the economy o ...Read More >
Over 20,000 bars and permit rooms in Maharashtra will close on July 14 due to the Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association's protest against the state government's increased taxes on liquor, including VAT and excise duty hikes. AHAR claims these tax increases are crippling the Rs 1.5 lakh-crore industry, leading to potential business closures, job losses, and increased liquor smuggling. Over 20,000 bars and permit rooms across Maharashtra will shut operations on July 14 to protest against the st ...Read More >
Pune: The restaurant and hoteliers' association in the city said continuous hike in taxes on bars and restaurants has made it difficult for them to operate, forcing many small establishments to consider shutting down their business.Three tax hikes in a year on bars and restaurants in the state have already led to an increase in black market sales or smuggling of liquor from other states, Pune Restaurant and Hoteliers Association (PRAHA) said.The association has given a state-wide dry day call on ...Read More >
Mumbai: Be prepared to be refused liquor in the city's restaurants and bars on Monday. For, over 20,000 bars and permit rooms in the state will shut operations as part of a one-day strike to protest the "draconian tsunami" of three tax hikes in a year.Accusing govt of killing jobs, destroying tourism prospects and ignoring the hospitality industry's pleas, Association of Hotels and Restaurants (AHAR), the apex body of restaurants and bars in the state, said the "relentless and unjust" tax hikes ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11: A business loan can help fund daily operations, growth plans, or asset purchases for new or established businesses. Lenders assess eligibility based on business age, credit score, financials, and documentation. Strong credit history, stable income, and proper documentation increase your chances of loan approval. Understanding these requirements helps you prepare effectively for a business loan and avoid rejections. This article explains the key criteria Indian lenders ...Read More >
Mumbai: Owners of around 20,000 bars in the state, including 8,000 from Mumbai region, under the banner of AHAR (Association of hotels and restaurants) have threatened to go on strike if the recent rise in taxes -- license fees (10-15%), Value Added Tax (10%) and the Excise (60%) -- are not withdrawn. "In less than a year's time span, the industry has faced back-to-back financial shocks. VAT on liquor has been increased from 5% to 10%. This was followed by a 15% hike in license fees for the fina ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) The hospitality industry in Maharashtra on Wednesday urged the government to withdraw its back-to-back hikes in Value Added Tax (VAT) and liquor license fees. "On July 1, the state government hiked VAT on liquor to 10 per cent from the current 5 per cent followed by a 15 per cent increase in license fees for the financial year 2025-26," Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) president Sudhakar Shetty told reporters. He said the tax burden is not just an economic blo ...Read More >
Raipur, Jul 2 (PTI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday noted public revenues are vital for development of a state and the country as he warned of action against entities resorting to Goods and Services Tax (GST) frauds. He made the remarks while presiding over a review meeting of the Commercial Tax (GST) department at Mantralaya's Mahanadi Bhavan, said an official statement. At the meeting, officials informed that Chhattisgarh registered an impressive 18 per cent increase ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh recorded highest net GST collections amounting to 78,860 crore, reflecting a growth of 3.40% in first quarter of financial year. Total tax collections in Q1 (including all sectors) stood at Rs 213,361 crore, compared to Rs 13,096 crore in FY 2024-25, showing a growth of 2.02%, which indicates a sustained and healthy growth trajectory over the same period, according to Commissioner of Commercial Taxes Babu A. For three consecutive months - April, May, and June 2025, th ...Read More >
Vijayawada: In a significant fiscal milestone, AP government has announced its highest-ever collection of net goods and services Tax (GST) in the first quarter of 2025-26, ever since GST came into force. In a press release on Tuesday, Commercial Taxes chief commissioner (State Taxes) Babu A. informed that during the first quarter of 2025-26 financial year, Andhra Pradesh has recorded net GST collections of ₹8,860 crore, marking a 3.40 per cent growth. At the same time, the total tax collection ...Read More >
Vijayawada, July 1 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh achieved its 'highest-ever' net GST collection of Rs 8,860 crore in the first quarter (Q1) of the current financial year, reflecting a growth rate of 3.40 percent, officials said on Tuesday. A Babu, Chief Commissioner (state taxes), Commercial Taxes Department, said the total tax revenue for Q1 stood at Rs 13,361 crore, indicating a growth of over 2 percent. For three consecutive months-April, May, and June 2025-the state has recorded the highest-ever ne ...Read More >
Vijayawada, July 1 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh achieved its 'highest-ever' net GST collection of Rs 8,860 crore in the first quarter (Q1) of the current financial year, reflecting a growth rate of 3.40 percent, officials said on Tuesday. A Babu, Chief Commissioner (state taxes), Commercial Taxes Department, said the total tax revenue for Q1 stood at Rs 13,361 crore, indicating a growth of over 2 percent. Also Read | India Developing Its Own Bunker-Buster Missile? Reports Say DRDO Modifying Agni-5 ICB ...Read More >
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